Will Telemedicine Send Costs Up or Down?
Don’t be misled by the recent RAND study — the jury’s still out. It is…
Lost in Translation? Here’s a Map
A critical look at current interpretation tools and new approaches on the horizon. It will…
Food Fight: Why Can’t I Eat In Clinical Areas?
Dear Director: I don’t understand why I can’t have food and drink at my workstation during…
Saving for the Future, in One Chart
A few months ago I showed you that your savings rate has far more impact on…
Kenyan Physician Strike Highlights Desperate Healthcare Conditions
From December 2016 to March 2017, more than 5,000 doctors in Kenya’s public sector went…
New Study Casts Doubt on Significance of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
The Case: Six hours into a shift, you get a phone call from radiology CT…
When Medicine Misses The Mark
Are we diagnosing and treating patients to meet their perceived needs? Studies show that our…
Praise & Polish: The Fine Art of Good Feedback
Dear Director: One of our star docs, who’s also a good friend, has gotten a couple…
Big Fish or Tall Tale?
“You won’t believe this, but we just delivered triplets from a 54-year-old woman in the…
Let’s Talk About Dex
Dexamethasone is a long-acting steroid that can be used for a diverse range of conditions.…