Although it may seem as though Chick-Fil-A and the healthcare system are worlds apart, I recently had an experience that proved otherwise. One busy morning I was running late on my way to the hospital, which left no time for my regular breakfast at home. So I decided to make a quick stop at my favorite breakfast-on-the-go spot, Chick-Fil-A. As usual, I ordered at the drive thru and pulled up to pay. Read More

Disruptive Women in Health Care recently posted an article about the growing importance of patient engagement in positive health care experiences.  In “What Does It Matter to You: Patient Activation and Good Health Outcomes”, Janice Lynch Schuster examines the significance of patients becoming more involved in the treatment process. With more patients taking control of health outcomes, patient centric care models are taking over what was once a hospital centric culture. Read More

In a recent story in American Medical News, Carolyne Krupa drives home the significance of team-based care in the future of the US healthcare system.  In “Med Schools Shift Focus to Team-Based Care”, a clear connection is made between improved patient care and team-based training models in several medical schools around the country.  In the quest for success in a field dependent on unlocking the best patient care solutions, interprofessional training could be the key. Read More

Fierce Health IT recently posted a story about the problems associated with resistance to healthcare technology in the US. In “Health IT Still Has Some Growing Up to Do”, Dan Bowman delves into the current state of technology in the US healthcare system. The fact that the US is lagging behind many other countries in truly embracing technology is adversely affecting the patient experience and health outcomes. The question is: Why has the US fallen so far behind other countries in the realm of healthcare IT? Read More

A recent post in The Health Care Blog, Stop Lying to Your Doctor” by Dr. James Salwitz, addresses the all-too-common obstacle of patients being less than straightforward during office visits.  Failing to tell the truth—the whole truth—during a visit to the doctor will only make things worse.  Fear, embarrassment, and other powerful emotions often cause patients to play down the problems when the time comes to list off symptoms.  According to Dr. Salwitz, making concerted efforts to keep a clear head in the moments leading up to an office visit will help to ease the stress and anxiety that come with facing a potential health concern. Read More

Like many physicians, I chose healthcare as a profession because I dreamed of helping other people. And I do get to do that, every day. Read More