_____________________________________________________________________ By J. Joseph Marr, MD J. Joseph Marr, MD, is a retired academic physician and pharmaceutical and biotechnology executive. He is the author of the book “Fall From Grace: A Physician’s Retrospective on the Past Fifty Years of Medicine and the Impact of Social Change.” The opinions expressed in…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Jeff Ericson, CEO and Founder, RubyRide Meeting the health-care demands of the elderly community is already a challenging job, but patients who miss appointments add to that challenge. Unlike 20 years ago, today there are more independent seniors who live remotely from immediate family. At the same time,…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Desiree Lyon, Executive Director, American Porphyria Foundation Editor’s Note: Recognizing National Porphyria Awareness Week this week, we invited Desiree Lyon, the Executive Director of the American Porphyria Foundation (APF), to share how her organization is supporting research that improves treatment and ultimately seeks a cure for this rare…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Linda Barlow For people suffering with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, allergies, or epilepsy, wearing jewelry or carrying wallet cards containing emergency medical information (EMI) can be life-saving. However, some people feel uncomfortable with the stigma attached to EMI, or don’t use such accessories due to cost…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Mollie Katz Rheumatologist Daniel J. Wallace, M.D., who has treated more than 2,000 people with lupus, holds what he calls a counseling session with each patient he diagnoses with the disease. As he writes in his book, The Lupus Book, he uses these sessions to educate patients about their illness…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Nathan Sheon “Talk about your life changing in an instant,” Helen said, remembering her first diagnosis of acute liver failure. The doctor told her family there was nothing more to be done, and she was given two weeks to live. Helen Bozzo had spent most of her time…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Linda Barlow Amid continuing partisan debate on Capitol Hill about the Affordable Care Act, the facts are clear: the law has significantly reduced the number of uninsured Americans. Last week the federal government issued a report indicating more than 16 million people who did not have health insurance…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Linda Barlow Editor’s Note: Narrow healthcare networks have evolved as health insurance companies attempt to control costs and manage care. Even though these systems limit participants’ choice of doctors and hospitals, they are serving to better align services with patient needs. Neil Smiley, CEO, Loopback Analytics shares his thoughts on…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Linda Barlow Banks, airlines and other consumer industries have long since figured out how to engage customers using technology. But not so with healthcare, according to a report from Chilmark Research. The report — based on interviews with healthcare executives, clinicians and technology suppliers — found that basic patient portals tied…more.
_____________________________________________________________________ By Mollie Katz A Note from Our Sponsor: March is National MS Education and Awareness Month. Are you, or is someone you love, an MS patient on Medicare in Need of Financial Assistance? Click here to visit the HealthWell Foundation’s eligibility page. Charlie Barron was raised to set goals, make plans, get…more.
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