After a heart attack or stroke physicians usually recommend that patients adopt a healthier lifestyle. They are urged to quit smoking, eat a healthier diet and exercise regularly.…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, former head of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, discusses the top 5 issues currently facing…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, former head of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, discusses the state of Centers of Disease Control and…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, gives physicians tips on how they can play a role in reducing gun violence in their…
David Sayen, Regional Manager, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses the shift in health insurance programs from fee-for-service to an “accountable care” model, in which incentives are…
Heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia are three common conditions that often lead to hospitalizations for older patients. But what happens to these patients after they are treated…
David Hale, Project Manager, Pillbox, National Library of Medicine, describes the government’s efforts to centralize health-related data and put it at the disposal of software developers. Videotaped at…
Seniors eligible for Medicare have choices when it comes to receiving medical services. They can either enroll in a fee for service system or in the Medicare Advantage…
Sheri Fink, MD, PhD, Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, reminds us that low-tech solutions, and imaginative innovation are sometimes better than modern, electricity-dependent technologies in times of crisis. Filmed at…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, often involving the knee. OA is also a major reason most patients have a knee replacement. A new study…