As the Administration works on the budget in DC, we all need to realize that we have a sick healthcare system that focuses on illness vs. wellness. Health spending in the United States increased by 7.5% in 2023 to $4.9 trillion, or $14,570 per capita. Economists tell...
As we recognize Memorial Day, I wanted to share this post. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor members of the military who were killed in service, both during deployments overseas or in training and service in the U.S. Across the...
For the past several years, I have written two lists: the Professional Reading List and the Summer Reading List. I do this by reaching out to readers and asking for their suggestions. So you understand what I am looking for, here is a link to the 2024 Professional...
In reading some of the writings from St. Francis after his death, I found an essay he wrote when he was a patient in the hospital a few weeks ago for pneumonia. It rang true for me as a patient. I remember realizing that when we are sick or injured, we go to the...
In this post, I am introducing my latest special report. This is an updated version of ‘Stepping Up to Certification’ that I have shared for the past five years, in hopes of helping professionals find the certification that is right for their care goals. I...
