Academic medical centers and physicians partner with drug companies for research and education. Does this create conflicts of interest that... The post Getting Better Health Care – Is medical school research tainted by industry? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Social media like Facebook and Twitter are rapidly changing the way people in our society interact. Can they be harnessed... The post Getting Better Health Care – How will social media change medical care? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
The buzz is about improving the health care quality; it isn’t going to happen using the medical record keeping systems... The post Getting Better Health Care – Using technology to improve healthcare appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
There are thousands of mobile health clinics across America. Dr. Nancy Oriol, founder of the award winning Family Van program... The post Getting Better Health Care – Can mobile clinics reach people with the greatest health care needs? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Don’t get sick, of course. Preventive health care is a great way to reduce health care costs. Our guest this... The post Getting Better Health Care – What’s the best way to save money on health care? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Our health care system is isn’t a coordinated system. Can meaningful reform legislation pass? We speak with Wake Forest University... The post Getting Better Health Care – Can we fix our health care system? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Modern drugs can work miracles, but drug safety is a controversial topic that makes the news regularly. The FDA is... The post Getting Better Health Care – Are medications safe? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Complex conditions, like diabetes, require patients to be educated and involved in their disease management. Diabetes educator and researcher Dr.... The post Getting Better Health Care – How can we better manage complex conditions? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for the modern day medications that let doctors work miracles. Is there a downside? We talk... The post Getting Better Health Care – Pharmaceutical companies: Good or bad? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Electronic medical records (EMR) are touted as promising better healthcare, less error, and lower cost. Is there no downside? Dr.... The post Getting Better Health Care – Will the electronic medical record revolutionize health care? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
The politicians tell us the system needs to change in order to lower health care costs. But maybe there’s a... The post Getting Better Health Care – How can we possibly control the costs of medical care? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
One of the central elements used to assure the quality of our physicians is board certification. What is Board Certification?... The post Getting Better Health Care – Does board certification mean I’m seeing a good doctor? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
For all its good, there’s general agreement the health care system needs to change, but leadership for effective change seems... The post Getting Better Health Care – Where’s the leadership for changing our health system? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
The most controversial aspect of healthcare reform is the possibility of rationing. The Federal government’s Agency for Healthcare Research and... The post Getting Better Health Care – A government agency devoted to improving healthcare quality? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Doctors have to be devoted to staying abreast of new medical developments. They must document hours and hours of education... The post Getting Better Health Care – How do doctors keep up with new developments? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
As good as our health care system is, it isn’t perfect. Doctors are only human. You can get better health... The post Getting Better Health Care – What does it take to be a better patient? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
State medical boards across the country are responsible for licensing and disciplining over 700,000 doctors. Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, President &... The post Getting Better Health Care – Who’s watching over doctors? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
When we’re in need of serious medical care, we often don’t have a lot of time to study whether a... The post Getting Better Health Care – Who’s watching over hospitals and other health care organizations? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Some people deride insurers as a deadweight loss in our health care system. How do insurers’ perceive their role? Barbara... The post Getting Better Health Care – Are insurers part of the problem or part of the solution? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Did Congress just take over the health care system? Will the health care reform legislation end and destroy our health... The post Getting Better Health Care – What does the health care reform legislation do? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Major disasters grab the news, but minor, potentially life-threatening disasters are all too common. Dr. Richard Bradley, Chief of Emergency... The post Getting Better Health Care – Be prepared to save a life. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Some say the new health care reform law is a step forward while others claim it is a government take... The post Getting Better Health Care – The limits of our perceptions. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Our medical system at times offers miraculous treatments, but those treatments may not always be desirable. Neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Rapport,... The post Getting Better Health Care – Dying well. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Our medical system does miraculous things on a daily basis, but it also has to be flexible to address urgent... The post Getting Better Health Care – The American Red Cross: A disaster safety net appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
American medicine gives patients many effective treatments, but is that enough? Patients want safe, natural, holistic care, and there are... The post Getting Better Health Care – Complementary and integrative medicine. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Peter Ferrara, director of entitlement and budget policy for the Institute for Policy Innovation and general counsel of the American... The post Getting Better Health Care – An obscene takeover of US healthcare? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Award-winning health economist Professor Victor Fuchs of Stanford University describes the numerous problems with our healthcare system and what we... The post Getting Better Health Care – Healing a sick healthcare system. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Doctors do so much for their patients. For many doctors, that’s just not enough. Some volunteer in their communities. Others... The post Getting Better Health Care – Angels of Mercy. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Doctors can only do so much for their patients. Other health care professionals are now helping doctors do more. When... The post Getting Better Health Care – Who is this physician assistant? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
Dr. Jeff Segal’s business, Medical Justice, protects doctors from frivolous lawsuits. He says this is good for patients, too. Learn... The post Getting Better Health Care – Protecting doctors and patients from medical malpractice. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net .
