Monthly Archives: August 2013
Dr. Oz Says Always Get a Second Opinion
Did you know Dr. Mehmet Oz, cardiac surgeon at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital and host of The Dr. Oz Show is a big believer in second opinions. He says research indicates getting a second opinion results in a new diagnosis … Continue reading
Famous Pilot on New Mission Against Medical Errors
Remember Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a jet on the Hudson River back in 2009? Well now he’s on a new mission to reduce medical errors in the United States. Sullenberger has become a sort of … Continue reading
Hospital Surgery Ratings in Critical Condition
Most of us would agree going to the hospital can be a scary event. A new report on hospital surgery ratings will give us even more reason to be afraid. Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients hold … Continue reading
Less Doctor Office Visits as Telemedicine Goes Mainstream
Thanks to technology in the near future, patients will spend less time in waiting rooms choosing rather to see their doctor by video visit. That’s the word from the American Telemedicine Association which estimates half of all hospitals in the … Continue reading
Teleradiology Benefits Healthcare Facilities
It used to be teleradiology was considered a convenience service, allowing radiologists to be on-call while reading images remotely. Now teleradiology is becoming part of the business model for clinics, hospitals and imaging centers. That’s because the benefits are tremendous.
