To combat the growing opioid epidemic, we need a holistic approach
On the evening of August 31st, the Zakim Bridge, one of Boston’s prominent landmarks, glowed in purple in honor of the National Overdose Awareness Day. […]
On the evening of August 31st, the Zakim Bridge, one of Boston’s prominent landmarks, glowed in purple in honor of the National Overdose Awareness Day. […]
Sept 13, 2016
Since the controversy surrounding the EpiPen price hike first hit the news a week ago, the public outrage and criticism of Mylan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, […]
Sept 1, 2016
This year, more than 4 million babies will be born in America. Three weeks ago, one of my colleagues gave birth to one of them, […]
June 14, 2016
The term precision medicine is exploding in popularity (and unfortunately ambiguity) in the healthcare community. But, at its simplest, precision medicine is the effective cure […]
Jan 28, 2016
Consider this: You’re a patient with the symptoms of early stage coronary heart disease (CHD). You visit your doctor for a checkup and, staring at the […]
Sept 9, 2015
Chronic diseases pose a huge problem to the US healthcare system. 90% of Americans over 65 have at least one chronic disease; nearly 80% have […]
July 9, 2015
Telemedicine has a myriad of applications. The most interesting of these applications challenge the status quo – they could be disruptive models that create greater […]
May 5, 2015
Primary care physicians (PCPs) face tremendous pressures along the frontlines of the US health care system. Amid escalating warnings from the AMA and others about […]
Mar 10, 2015
A recent 60 Minutes report on the soaring cost of cancer drugs has gotten plenty of attention. While it is difficult to argue against the […]
Nov 25, 2014
Over the next few days, health care leaders and practitioners from across the U.S. will meet at the National Council for Behavioral Health’s annual conference […]
May 5, 2014