May 2010 - The Health Care Blog - The Network of Care

Something Wizard This Way Comes

By JOE FLOWER The country seems to have shifted in less than 18 months from a slogan of "Yes We Can!" to "Oh, well…" and a shrug, then back to "Cool! I think. What was that, really?" Hopes for a... Read More...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 9:08 AM by The Health Care Blog

Dislodging the anchor

By PAUL LEVY A well-established technique in negotiation is to "set an anchor." The idea is to be the first person to put out an offer in a negotiation in which price is the main issue. Many people think, incorrectly,... Read More...

Published Fri, May 21 2010 5:46 AM by The Health Care Blog

DC area--Games for Health, Gov 2.0 & Health 2.0 Conferences soon!

By Matthew Holt Those of you who are keen on gaming and health will want to know that RWJ Pioneer Portfolio is sponsoring the upcoming 6th Annual Games for Health Conference in Baltimore May 25-27. THCB readers can save 10%... Read More...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 6:55 PM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Health 2.0, Matthew Holt, Conferences

Alexandra Drane, fabulous, poacher

By Matthew Holt One of my favorite people has the (first of) her (several) 15 minutes of fame in the NY Times today. Alex Drane tells all about growing a small business into a pretty big one (although it’s in... Read More...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 2:34 PM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Technology, Matthew Holt, Health Plans

Yahoo--The sleeping giant awakes?

By Matthew Holt While Yahoo!’s most recent notable public moment has been its CEO telling some (other) ex-pat British blogger to “*** Off”, this British ex-pat blogger has been waiting for a long time for Yahoo! to re-emerge in health... Read More...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 7:45 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Technology, Health 2.0, Matthew Holt, Consumers, User Generated Content

We're getting so excited (and Todd Park always is)...about DC

By Matthew Holt The next ten days is going to be very very exciting. It all culminates in Health 2.0 Goes to Washington on June 7 (Monday). But there's lots leading up to that which is very important for the... Read More...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 11:45 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Technology, Health 2.0, Matthew Holt

A 21st Century Health Care Roadmap: The Path from Peril to Progress

By SUSAN BLUMENTHAL, MD and DENIS CORTESE, MD A Commission of national health care experts convened by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) has unveiled a roadmap and integrated approach that will help to put... Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 8:41 AM by The Health Care Blog

When Medicare “Cuts” are Medicare “Savings”

By MAGGIE MAHAR Summary: If hospitals pay more attention to how they discharge patients, and what happens to them after they leave, Medicare could save billions. Under the reform legislation, beginning in 2011 Medicare will refuse to pay for an... Read...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 10:51 AM by The Health Care Blog

New AHRQ-Funded Report Provides Snapshot of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Vendor Usability Processes and Practices

By MATT QUINN Special Expert, Health IT, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality The usability of EHR systems, while recognized as a critical factor in the successful adoption, safe and effective use of these systems, has not historically received...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 10:22 AM by The Health Care Blog

Health 2.0 Goes to Washington--Three questions for Ryan Howard, Practice Fusion

By Matthew Holt Health 2.0 Goes to Washington, the one day conference is coming up on June 7th. We’re going to be featuring a quick series of podcasts with just a few of the presenters and demoers who are going... Read More...

Published Sun, May 23 2010 1:16 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Electronic Medical Records, Health 2.0, Matthew Holt

The Pitfalls of PPACA #1 – The Medical Loss Ratio Rule

By ROGER COLLIER The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Obama in March, is a significant step towards a more equitable health insurance system, potentially making coverage available to millions of the currently uninsured...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 8:33 AM by The Health Care Blog

Are New Yorkers Sicker Than Patients in Atlanta--or Are They Just More Likely To Be Diagnosed?

By MAGGIE MAHAR Summary: A startling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that just as doctors in some towns are more aggressive in treating their patients, physicians in some places are more likely to send patients... Read More...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 6:21 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Maggie Mahar

Is HITECH Working? #7: Where’s Plan B? Congress and ONC need to address major flaws in HITECH

By VINCE KURAITIS JD, MBA and DAVID C. KIBBE MD, MBA Pop quiz: Among early-stage companies that are successful, what percentage are successful with the initial business model with which they started (Plan A) vs. a secondary business model (Plan... Read...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 4:05 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: David Kibbe

Myths & Facts about Health Care Reform, Part 4

By MAGGIE MAHAR Summary: In Part 3 of “Myths & Facts about the Impact of Reform on Hospitals and Patients Who Need Hospital Care,” I addressed the fear that cuts in Medicare spending will threaten the financial health of the... Read More...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 8:04 AM by The Health Care Blog

The Practical Consumer vs. The Illogical Deb Peel

By Matthew Holt So it’s time for a little rant about everyone’s favorite privacy advocate, and the way she gets treated in the press—including by people who should know better (yes, I mean you, Inga at HERTalk, even though I... Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 2:07 AM by The Health Care Blog

Filed under: Technology, Electronic Medical Records, Health 2.0, Matthew Holt, Consumers, e-patients, Meaningful Use

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