The BIG Disruptor in Health Care Reform

According to an article by Susan Hall at FierceHealthIT.com, Savvy new players focused on consumer-oriented, technology-enabled innovation are expected to shake up the healthcare industry. Innovative companies drawing from ideas that transformed the retail, technology and telecommunications…

Are Canes and Walkers Safe?

By Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D., PA-C Walking aids (canes and walkers) are commonly used by elders. But are they safe? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls involving walking aids  are responsible or an…

Causes of the Crisis in Primary Care

Originally published 4/5/2014, this is Part 2 of a Series on The Crisis in Primary Care by Stephen C Schimpff, MD Primary care physicians (PCPs) have too little time per patient which means too many referrals to specialists,…