http://ArlingtonOrtho.com After injuring his thumb in a Flag Football accident, Marlon found himself struggling to do the simplest tasks without causing hims...
http://ArlingtonOrtho.com After injuring his thumb in a Flag Football accident, Marlon found himself struggling to do the simplest tasks without causing hims...
An AHRQ report shows hospital efforts to improve patient safety have resulted in about $19.8 billion in cost savings.
Use these four metrics to evaluate patient access at your physician practices.
Patients provide your office with their daytime phone numbers, but when you call them at that number they ask,"Why are you calling me at work?" This Collecto...
A new study indicates many patients leave the hospital without a clear understanding of what to do next. But there are some key things providers and patients can do to help address the problem.
As patient navigators, health coaches, and community health workers work to boost patient engagement and care coordination, it's important to learn the distinction between the three.
See how an empathy-driven relationship between patient and provider sets the stage for successful care engagement and improved clinical outcomes.
A brief video describing patient navigators. Discusses what a patient navigator is, and what they do. Presents historical evolution of patient navigators. Pr...
As research findings go, this was a Holy Yikes. A study of 50,000 patients throughout the United States showed that those who were the most satisfied with their care (the
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends while also appreciating the gift of health.
In her talk, Professor Rosalind W. Picard, Sc.D. will explore the topic of Affective Computing, giving examples of how AI and machine learning are becoming e...
In this series we celebrate designers who have the first-hand experience of their own personal healthcare concern. Like all patients, they face ongoing challenges in managing their health, managing their treatment, and managing their care. As designers, they have used their creativity, strengths, and innovation skills to create tools and interventions that fill the gaps in their ongoing care<br>The medical community has established the concept…
My story of a patient opening up to me about more than just her illness.
The more involved you are in your own healthcare, the more satisfying and efficient your care can be.
You may be tired, hungry, worn down, or ready for a big weekend -- but can never let your patients know it.
While being patient-centered comes with its benefits, it is not entirely catered to the system as a whole, a vital part of which is the health care provider.
A look at some of the new ways to get patients more involved in their care
HYANNIS – Sometimes, it’s the small considerations and gestures of others that can make an overwhelming emergency and subsequent hospitalization a little bit easier to manage. Muriel Kerrigan…
To help get into the festive spirit, MNT have spoken with two female physicians about the challenges and rewards of working during the holidays.