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Editor's Picks
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Dental care abroad saves thousands
Often when we cover medical travel, we think about the big stuff—new knees, hips, or spine surgery—but we shouldn't discount the huge savings people can realize when they get dental care abroad. This AP story leads with an anecdote about a consumer who traveled to Costa Rica and saved $9,000 on her dental work. Nowadays, that's a lot of money for working folks. [Read More]
You say 'patient,' I say 'consumer'
This is why I love writing online—I sometimes get immediate feedback and new insights from a reader. Last week, in this space, I pointed out how more patients are identifying themselves as healthcare consumers. In fact, I argue that many patients—myself included—have never experienced a health system based on a true physician-patient partnership. A physician blogger who uses the appropriate online handle, Aggravated DocSurg, points out that providers who want to offer real healthcare consumerism face many obstacles. [Read More]
Global market for hospital IT systems pegged at $35B by 2015
A new report says that Asia is the fastest-growing global market in hospital IT adoption. Global Industry Analysts, Inc. reports that healthcare IT will be a $35 billion insdustry by 2015. The U.S. is the largest market with room to grow in the area of EMR implementation. [Read More]
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Global Health Headlines
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Illinois radiologist shocked by conditions in Gaza
Chicago Tribune - February 20, 2009
British blood scandal victims should receive compensation, inquiry says
The Guardian - February 23, 2009
Singapore firm eyes medical tourism dollar
ZDNet Asia - February 24, 2009
Govt: Facilities to foreign patients not at cost of Indians
Press Trust of India - February 24, 2009
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From HealthLeaders Magazine |
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Back to Basics
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The strategy for surviving the economic downturn? Invest in core strengths, scrutinize staffing and operations, seize partnership opportunities—and get down to work. [Read More] |
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Service Line Management |
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Essential and Expensive
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Patient demand for intensive care services continues to rise—but ICUs cost a ton of money. Here's how some providers are making intensive care worth their financial while. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
Industry Survey 2009: HealthLeaders Editor Round Table: HealthLeaders Media Editors react to the findings of the Industry Survey 2009. [Listen Now]
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