M & A in the Telehealth Space- What does it mean for the Industry & Healthcare?
Earlier this week #Avizia and #AmWell merged. This marks a transition from technology to care delivery for the telehealth industry.
May 2018
April 2018
Physician Suicide is up 24%- Is the EMR to Blame?
Janae Sharp's physician spouse committed suicide. This lead her on a quest to try and figure out why physician suicides are up, way up. Though technology may play a role, there are other factors at work.
March 2018
Stop Fat Shaming. Our Food May Be At Fault.
In America obesity is often viewed as a personal weakness- laziness. However, the obesity epidemic more likely due to changes in our food supply over the past 30 years. Dr. Kevin Potter, an expert in obesity surgery, discusses the problem and potential solutions.
February 2018
Tele-Stroke- It’s All About Building Relationships
Recent studies have expanded the window to treat strokes from 6 hours to 24 hours. With additional strain on local experts, telestroke is one possible option. Dr. Andrew Barbash, perhaps the busiest neurologist in the cloud discusses his practice. His conclusion, like the rest of medicine, telemedicine is all about building relationships.
January 2018
Without Changing the Incentives, Healthcare Won’t Change- A Conversation with Peter Neupert.
Peter #Neupert has been a true healthcare leader and visionary. Founder of #Drugstore.com, leader of #MSFT's healthcare team, federal advisor, investor, Peter offers some of his insights to problems and solutions
December 2017
Thoughts from RSNA, Medical Imaging’s Largest Meeting
As healthcare moves from volume to value Radiology's largest meeting, RSNA, featured software (artificial intelligence) over hardware. The role of those reading the images also continues to evolve. Hopefully radiologists will figure out how to be close to the center of the value chain.
