Healthcare in general is undergoing a profound transformation—in this article, I wanted to look at an area many of us don’t think about because we live in an urban or suburban area. Rural areas across the country are set to be hit the hardest as the Big Beautiful Bill...
Passover and Easter are both springtime religious holidays that celebrate liberation, renewal, and hope. Passover marks the Jewish people’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, while Easter celebrates Jesus’ resurrection in Christianity. Both holidays emphasize themes of...
Most of us are used to waiting for things — in line at the grocery store, at a red light, or for the coffee to finish brewing. How much waiting each of us can tolerate is deeply individual. But waiting in a healthcare setting is a different kind of waiting. It carries...
Using patient portals is a critical part of care coordination and helping the patient be an active member of their team. So why are they so difficult to use as compared to other industries? Think about other systems you have learned how to use over the past few...
In theory, your primary care physician (PCP) is the quarterback of your care. Managed care was designed so that every person had a PCP who knew them, followed them over time, and helped manage their health. In return, the managed care company paid the PCP a...
