I’m thrilled to flip the switch on the brand spankin' new 33 charts. The site has been under stealth reconstruction for the past several weeks. And here we are. Here’s what's new: Design with the reader in mind. 33 charts is a site built on ideas and centered on content. Custom-built on WordPress Genesis this new design is optimized for your experience. And while ... Continue Reading about A Fresh New 33 charts
The Comprehensive Health Record (CHR)
It seems Epic’s Judy Faulkner is killing the EHR. In a recent HealthCareIT News piece she explained 3 reasons why the EHR is giving way to the Comprehensive Health Record, or CHR. “The first is that there’s information that’s not in the EHRs now. The second one is care that is not in the hospital but has to be part of the picture,” she said. “We bring them in the ... Continue Reading about The Comprehensive Health Record (CHR)
Why Google Cares About Your Depression
Google wants to know if you’re depressed. Partnering with the US National Alliance on Mental Illness Google this week fashioned a tool to allow users to screen for depression. If you Google “depression” on a mobile device you’ll be taken to a“Knowledge Graph” and ultimately on to a Patient Health Questionnaire with nine key questions about depression and your mental ... Continue Reading about Why Google Cares About Your Depression
LinkedIn Introduces Video Creation
I've long believed that LinkedIn is powerful core platform for physicians building a public presence. It offers a strong, searchable public facing profile, a blogging platform and the ability to post presentations. Mashable reports this morning that LinkedIn will roll out video capability over the coming months. "Some stories are better shown than told. Video ... Continue Reading about LinkedIn Introduces Video Creation
33c Curation | April 1, 2017
A small collection of interesting things I came across this week. I'm trying to figure out how to become an effective curator. Headhunters beware: It’s the Airbnb of medicine Sick of Uber analogies in healthcare? We're just getting warmed up. Try the AirBnB for doctors. Physician headhunters are the next victims of the gig economy. This WSJ piece covers the ... Continue Reading about 33c Curation | April 1, 2017
Cost of Care – Hard Lessons for a Young Doctor
When I graduated fellowship in the mid-90’s I opened my own practice. I rented an office, hired a staff and saw children. Everything was fine until one day my office manager came to me and said there wasn’t enough money to pay me. Accounts payable had exceeded accounts received. My son (now 18) was a few months old at the time. I had to walk into my house and tell ... Continue Reading about Cost of Care – Hard Lessons for a Young Doctor