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View all postsOpinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - May 12, 2022
My most cherished mentor told me during my first year of medical school that about every five years, everything I know about medicine will be wrong. No one could have prepared me for how intense and brutal some of those changes would be. Seems we are radically exchanging the art of medicine for the cheapest standardized protocols.
Blockchain and Smart Devices are Creating Exciting Changes in Patient Care
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 6, 2022
Blockchains, artificial intelligence, and wearable monitoring devices are already changing the face of healthcare. Remote patient monitoring is quickly being advanced and holds promise in improving the healthcare of countless patients.
No Surprises Act: A Physician's Perspective
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - February 17, 2022
January 1 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect, opting for more transparency in medical billing and requiring physicians to provide Good Faith Estimates. While a great win for patients, the arbitration it creates between provider and insurer could see many solo/private practices closed permanently.
The Potential of Smart Contracts in Healthcare
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - July 15, 2021
Imagine a world where doctors are paid instantly after procedures and office visits, or where a patient could get preapproved for an MRI in minutes instead of days or weeks. Immediate access to medical records is vital in emergency situations, and it can happen through the use of smart contracts and the blockchain.
Healthcare Organizations Reward and Foster the Wellbeing of Employees for Dedication During Covid and Beyond
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - June 30, 2021
Employee wellbeing is the key to excellent patient care, financial stability, and progress within health care organizations. Read this article for tips and examples of how to positively impact your employee's wellbeing.
Limitations and Pitfalls of Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 4, 2021
The landscape of telemedicine is vast. New companies sprout often, and the structure varies widely. The following comments are based on the author's decade of providing startup advice to new companies and delivering consults on various telemedicine platforms for companies spread across the country.
National Doctor's Day
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - March 29, 2021
While National Doctor’s Day is an important day to recognize the contributions doctors make to individuals and to society, it also has a deeper meaning. National Doctor’s Day is ultimately a celebration of the knowledgeable expertise and compassionate attitude that drives doctors who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
Health Care Human Resources Week
By Riia O'Donnell - March 11, 2021
Healthcare Human Resources Week offers HR professionals an chance to exhibit their resourcefulness and integral services provided to healthcare facilities. This week translates to an opportunity to emphasize how the job they perform supports their entire facility – not just recruitment and compliance functions.
How to Respond to Patients Who Decline Recommended Treatment
By Tammy McKinney, RN - January 29, 2021
As a Hospice nurse, one of the most common questions that I get is, “How do you deal with people who refuse treatments that can cure them?” Ethically, we know that patients have rights to make their own choices, but we end up in a dilemma when it goes against our instincts. Our fears kick in and we scramble to find a way to convince or even force our patients to do what we see as the “right” thing. But is our "right" their "wrong?"
Tips to Improve Well-Being for Healthcare Providers During the Pandemic
By David Beran, DO - January 26, 2021
The ongoing pandemic has taken quite a toll beyond just physically. Mental exhaustion, burnout, and fatigue are only a few of the problems facing those working on the frontlines in the healthcare field. Here are 6 wellbeing tips to help remedy the problems faced by all those in the field.
