Why meaningful patient connections matter in medicineConnecting with another human being in a meaningful way allows a physician to practice the [...]
Global aspirations for value-based health careThe authors of the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst article urge countries to allocate [...]
Employer health plans need a makeoverAre you satisfied with your health benefits plan? That’s one of the many questions asked [...]
Youth vs. experience: Who wins in medicine?Harvard researchers who recently wrote an essay analyzed data from Medicare to draw conclusions about [...]
Raising awareness and building trust for better patient careJoin Paul Pender, ophthalmologist and author of Standing Up & Speaking Out for Patients & [...]
Standing Up & Speaking Out for Patients & DoctorsOn the podcast Rx for Success (episode 144) I discuss my new ebook, Standing Up [...]
Caught in the middle: How health insurance companies influence cancer drug selectionPatients may find themselves caught in the middle between their health insurance company and their [...]
Why perfectionists in medicine need to practice compassionOur perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honor. It signifies our complete commitment, [...]
Why is collaboration missing in health care?An essay posted by Fareeha Kahn, MD (“A hospitalist’s struggle to find teamwork in academic [...]
Open-angle glaucoma: To screen or not to screen? [PODCAST]“My take on the Task Force statement is that clinical judgment should rule as to [...]
