November marks the one-year anniversary of Monthly Musings On American Healthcare. Since starting MMOAH in November 2017, I’ve been honored to share relevant news and insights with nearly 10,000 readers each month while gathering important insights on healthcare’s...
Friends, colleagues and readers of “Mistreated: Why We Think We’re Getting Good Healthcare—And Why We’re Usually Wrong” know that I’m an avid baseball fan. I can scarcely make it through a meeting or book chapter without referencing our nation’s pastime. I’m not alone...
The 2018 Connected Health Conference (#Connect2Health) is the nation’s largest event dedicated to digital and connected health. Held annually in Boston, the event focuses on cutting-edge information technologies that support care delivery, health and wellness....
I had the opportunity to speak at the 42nd World Hospital Congress, held in Brisbane, Australia. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre was gorgeous, with superb acoustics – rated one of the best in the world. The program was equally outstanding with globally...
This month, I would like to hear from readers about the positive side of working in healthcare. What gets you out of bed in the morning? What’s the best part about your career? Please answer each question. 3. (Optional) In the space...
Modeled after the intellectual programs of ancient Greece, the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College (California) is a unique forum in American higher education. Four nights a week, the “Ath” welcomes scholars, public figures, thought leaders,...
At the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas, I joined the HMS Momentum 2018 conference on Wednesday to share my thoughts on the latest advances in healthcare technology and data analytics with the 300 senior executives in attendance. The conference, a combination...
Now more than ever, there are two sides to practicing medicine. There’s the fulfilling side, the parts of each day that include improving patient health. And then there are the ever-increasing parts of our days that remain pressure-packed with data-entry and...
Update: After discontinuing additional treatment for glioblastoma, John McCain died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 4:28 p.m. local time in his Arizona home. Arizona Senator John McCain, 81, has decided to forgo additional treatment for an aggressive form of brain...
This month’s reader survey is about wellness. And, like every survey in Monthly Musings, it is totally anonymous. I’m interested in understanding how readers think about work-life balance, stress and personal fulfillment. Collectively, the answers will inform future...