Healthcare & Medical

Decades ago, the storage and transfusion of blood was cutting edge technology. Now, reducing the number of transfusions is cutting edge technology. Leaders in medical care, such as Johns Hopkins, Duke University Medical Center, Columbia Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel have been using formal blood management programs for years. What’s behind the turnaround? How can…

There is little doubt that the enormous popularity of American writer John Green’s bestseller The Fault in our Stars, a book about two teens who meet at a youth cancer support group, has led increased attention to the importance of end-of-life support. What is not as well-known is the fact that Green based his book…

Study Shows Technology’s Role In Reducing Wait Times All medical practice managers can attest to the problems created by long wait times, both when patients arrive for their appointments, and for the patients who have to wait weeks or months just to get an appointment. Consequences include low patient satisfaction, barriers to getting the care…