Revolutionizing health care: How AI-powered tools are reducing workload and improving patient engagement
Wouldn’t you care to know that patient of yours who is likely to come down with a life-threatening case of ACE-Inhibitor induced angioedema? My guess is that you would, especially knowing that in health care delivery, prevention is king.
Better still, what if I tell you that with an AI-powered image analysis, you no longer have to spend agonizing hours waiting for a NightHawk CT scan report? It gets even more …
Surviving a manipulative CEO: my experience with gaslighting
The last time I met with “The King,” I wasn’t planning on meeting with him alone. I never would. It was July 2019, and my family was flying to Europe the next day.
“The King” is the former hospital president/CEO, hired by the board in 2015. He was the former chief of pediatric surgery at a well-known children’s hospital who came along with a demand that his wife, who he often …
Unlocking the secrets to aging gracefully: How to keep your spine young
An excerpt from The Spine Encyclopedia: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Back and Neck Pain but Were Too Afraid to Ask.
As we age, our cells become less functional, and bodily tissues lose the ability to replenish and regenerate. The spine is not excluded from this process and undergoes predictable …
The power of the 5 love languages and emotional intelligence in health care: Enhancing connections and compassion
There has been growing recognition of the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in health care in recent years. EI refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others. One way to enhance emotional intelligence is by incorporating the Five Love Languages into health care practices. Dr. Gary Chapman developed the Five Love Languages as …
From uncertainty to certainty: Finding the cause of seizures in a young patient
It was a Tuesday evening when I received a call from the emergency room that a young lady had been brought in after experiencing seizures. I quickly walked over to the ER, preparing myself for what was to come. As I walked through the entrance, I could see the family of the patient huddled together, whispering to each other. The patient was lying on the hospital bed with wires attached …
An anesthesiologist’s solution to outdated OR case scheduling [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we speak with Michael Bronson, an anesthesiologist, founder and CEO of AnesthesiaGo, about his journey into healthcare entrepreneurship. Michael discusses the pain points he encountered as a scheduler for anesthesia staff and how he …
Why retail giants will revolutionize American health care
In health care, as in life, people devote a lot of time and attention to the way things should be. They’d be better off focusing on what actually could be.
As an example, 57% to 70% of American voters believe our nation “should” adopt a single-payer health care system like Medicare for all. Likewise, public health …
Revolutionizing medicine: the journey of health care and AI
The intertwining of history, health care, and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized medicine, opening up new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This article will explore the journey from the inception of health care to the current era of AI-driven medical advancements and envision the future of AI in health care.
Health care through the ages
1. Ancient medicine: In the earliest human …
Raising reimbursements: the Medicaid imperative
One early evening in June, we sat in the second row of a Health Sciences Building classroom with 79 other students enrolled in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). We were excited to hear a guest lecture from a program alumnus, a clinician who shared that he, too, had lived in an underserved community, had Medicaid insurance, and relied on community clinics growing up. He concluded his presentation …
Food is medicine: Why doctors care about the Farm Bill
As the spring planting season approaches, seven farmers from my home state of Illinois traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the “Farmers for Climate Action” rally. Farmers sought meetings with lawmakers, including Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Sen. Durbin and others are crafting the Farm Bill, and the farmers want to ensure climate change …
Preventing falls in seniors: the surprising role of shoes [PODCAST]
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In this episode, Sheetal Gambhir, a geriatrician, discusses the importance of feet in preventing falls in elderly patients. She shares insights on what to look for in shoes, including surface area, heel height, and sole consistency. She …
Patient privacy: Why it matters more than you think
A survey published by the American Medical Association (AMA) last year reveals that patients are very concerned about the privacy of their medical information, perhaps more concerned than most physicians and practices are aware. As health care providers using the latest medical technology, we tend to view the ability to share information electronically with other providers and payers (and the ability to view and obtain records from care delivered elsewhere) …
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The secret to staying alert during night shifts: coffee naps and more
Working night shifts in health care, particularly emergency medicine, requires maintaining alertness and focus during extended hours. I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges and risks associated with sleep deprivation, including a frightening incident when I fell asleep while driving after a long stretch of night shifts. Fortunately, nothing serious occurred, but it highlighted the importance of staying alert. One potential solution gaining popularity …
The sacred work of a quality doctor: lessons in contemplative medicine
This past year I was fortunate to begin a fellowship in contemplative medicine at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Maybe this isn’t the extra-curricular activity you would expect from an orthopedic trauma specialist. Since I entered medical school almost 30 years ago, this has been the most rewarding experience by far.
Why? We all know our system is broken, but its brokenness goes beyond the “for-profits, occasionally also …
Start your own locums agency today: a step-by-step guide
Are you tired of being an employed physician or working for a staffing agency? Are you tired of being one of their many minions? Are you indeed ready to be your own boss? Are you ready to make some serious money? If so, then it’s time you start your own locums agency!
Are you tired of the bureaucracy and lack of respect from administrators? Are you frustrated by the lack of …
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The battle for authorship: humanity vs. AI
It has long been known that humans are scared of ghosts. So, it’s not surprising that humanity is getting scared of artificial intelligence. Too much has already been written about this fear. Here, it’s worth writing about one specific fear: the fear of sharing credits when artificial intelligence is “writing” for humanity and yet remaining the ghost despite the obvious after reading such write-ups. The question is, why is humanity …
How strong leadership revives faltering health care cultures [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we are joined by Robert Allan Bear, a physician and health care consultant, to explore the challenges of maintaining strong organizational cultures in health care systems. Robert delves into the impact of pre-pandemic stress …
Surviving infidelity: a story of strength and hope
I was sitting alone in a rundown trailer in the woods, surrounded by five acres of trees that crowded the blue sky. I had 60 aminophylline pills in my hand, hoping they would end my life. As an asthmatic, I believed that this was the best way to escape my problems, and no one would ever find me in this remote location.
My husband and I had moved to this place …
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The insurance denial process: one oncologist’s fight against a broken system
It is 4:15 p.m. in my clinic, and I’m running an hour behind.
One of my morning patients arrived acutely ill and thus required more of my time and attention than the schedule allotted for. Accordingly, every patient after that has ended up waiting for me. And, as I’m a cancer physician, each of them requires—and deserves—all my time and energy. There are no “easy” visits here.
By the end of the …
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Internal Medicine 2025: inspiration at the annual meeting
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The hidden bias in how we treat chronic pain
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