By JGoff on January 28, 2010
There seems to be mixed opinions on this one. A January 7 article from The New York Times discussed the concept of telemedicine, which has the potential to improve quality of care by allowing physicians in one, centralized “control center” to monitor and care for patients around the country. A great example of the benefits [...]
Posted in Healthcare | Tagged Article, Dermatology, Healthcare Professionals, New York Times, Quality of Care, Telemedicine
By JGoff on January 22, 2010
Great article from The Washington Post about primary care physicians branching out to offer exclusivity to patients that are willing to pay for it. Also known as concierge or retainer practices, doctors at these locations typically charge annual fees ranging from $1,500 to $10,000+ in return for extra attention and a lack of crowded waiting [...]
Posted in Healthcare | Tagged Article, Concierge Service, Doctors, Primary Care Physicians, The Washington Post
By JGoff on December 22, 2009
Healthcare technology just continues to get better. The Miami Herald reports that ambulance crews around the nation are advocating for a new virtual medical ID system that would allow medics to quickly access a patient’s health history during a crisis, while also instantly text or e-mail messaging loved ones that the person is headed to [...]
Posted in Healthcare | Tagged American Ambulance Association, Article, Facebook, Health Information, Healthcare Technology, The Miami Herald
By JGoff on December 16, 2009
Here’s a good read from the New York Times about how patients are shopping now, more than ever, for the best healthcare prices in their areas. Has finding a doctor become somewhat equivalent to searching for a new TV? Interesting Stat – An estimated 15% of adults younger than 65 now pay with their own [...]
Posted in Healthcare | Tagged Article, Medical Costs, New York Times
By JGoff on December 10, 2009
With a growing number of physicians now using smartphones, this article discusses 8 apps for the iPhone that can actually be used to improve the efficiency of your next check-up. Currently, medical apps are a growing area for Apple, as 1,399 are now available, up from 616 in June. 8 Medical iPhone Apps You Should [...]
Posted in Healthcare | Tagged Article, iPhone, Smartphone
