By Tom, on April 3rd, 2010%
In regard to portability and ease-of-use, competing with a pen and piece of paper is difficult. We all know how a pen works, paper is lite and is easily moved about – there is no “down time” or “learning curve”; in addition, pharmaceutical and medical device companies will gladly give you all the pen’s you might . . . → Read More: Medical Practice and 20% of Income from Cash
By garrett, on December 13th, 2009%
As legend has it, while being arrested for his believes (based upon evidence) that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was the center of the universe; Nicholas Copernicus said of his captors: “I cannot admire enough those who accepted the heliocentric (earth as the center of the universe) doctrine despite the evidence of their senses.”
The . . . → Read More: Commentariolus Medicus
By Tom, on October 3rd, 2009%
I’ve been bothered in the best possible way by a comment made by Richard Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp. In almost a throw away fashion Richard told an audience of business executives in Orange County California, that the economy is going through a process of “repricing ” downward.
Clearly we know this . . . → Read More: Repricing in America
By Tom, on September 9th, 2009%
Here’s the facts:
Not all hospitals, clinics and physicians are equally talented and knowledgeable in the delivery of healthcare services; here are some which are simply better than others, and experience matters.
It’s actually pretty difficult to kill someone. The human body is amazing in its ability to adjust to changes, whether it is the loss of a . . . → Read More: Public Option: Do You Feel Lucky?
By Tom, on September 5th, 2009%
This site is focused upon efficiency as a contributing solution to the cost of providing healthcare services. Efficiency alone won’t carry all the water needed to address the cost of healthcare, but it will make a profound difference in the scope and amount of services provided per dollar spent. Last year I began a study based up . . . → Read More: Improving Labor Efficiency in Healthcare