In Silicon Valley there is a concept referred to as friction. It’s the idea that you’ve got to remove every bit of inconvenience or work that gets in the way of a digital ... Continue Reading about Friction in Healthcare – Why More Could be Better
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The Future of Medical Meetings
I suspect COVID-19 and our one year experiment with virtual conferences may force us to rethink the future of medical meetings. I began asking questions about medical ... Continue Reading about The Future of Medical Meetings
Will the Final Rule Change How Doctors Document?
I've been wondering: Will the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule change how doctors document? Recently Skeptical Scalpel (surgeon, writer and senior member of the Twitter ... Continue Reading about Will the Final Rule Change How Doctors Document?
Zooming Court From the Operating Room
As health professionals we’ve all multitasked on Zoom calls. But few of us have done Zoom calls with a patient asleep in front of us. Recently we heard the story of a California ... Continue Reading about Zooming Court From the Operating Room
Compromised connection: Lessons from a Year of Telemedicine
Let’s face it: Telemedicine isn’t there yet. I’ve been treating patients for nearly a year by remote care and so far I’m underwhelmed. And my patients have voted with their feet — ... Continue Reading about Compromised connection: Lessons from a Year of Telemedicine
Twitter Suspends Trump – How it Could Change the Internet
Last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will live in infamy. Twitter suspends Trump and Facebook and YouTube follow in suit. It may serve as one of the most historic moments ... Continue Reading about Twitter Suspends Trump – How it Could Change the Internet
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