Meet Tom Price
Who is Tom Price you ask? Well, in a short while, the current chair of the House Budget Committee most likely will become President-elect Trump’s new Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Michigan-native will soon play a vital role in the potential elimination of Obamacare and an entire shake-up of the health care landscape. The former physician will surely look to roll back the healthcare initiative and physicians should be...
Telehealth Jobs: Overcoming Inherent Problems
Telehealth is being hailed as one of the greatest aspects of 21-st century healthcare. Doctors now use electronic devices to assess, diagnose, and even to treat patients from anywhere in the country. This means that telehealth jobs are becoming more prominent within the healthcare industry as time goes on. Continue reading as we explore some pros and cons of telehealth. Telehealth Jobs: The Benefits Telehealth devices and systems will...
10 Physician Gifts for the Holidays
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s important to remember that favorite physician in your life. It’s no secret that the job can be stressful, so use this time of year to remind them how important their work is and how much others appreciate them. Many working in the health industry will have to work during the holidays, so any reminder of holiday spirit can go a long way. Here are just a few suggestions of physician gifts that...
Kinsa: Not Your Average Thermometer
Kinsa is an app-enabled thermometer designed to detect, track, and evaluate temperatures and symptoms on a scale that is increasing with every new user. With the FDA stamp of approval, Kinsa has been out on the market with positive results thus far. Kinsa Smart Thermometers Kinsa currently offers three types of smart thermometers: the Smart Stick, Smart Ear, and the Sesame Street Smart Ear. As you can only imagine, the Sesame Street...
Physicians Receiving Gifts: Accept or Reject?
There has always been a stigma around the idea of physicians receiving gifts from their patients. The gesture may influence unethical behavior or create a bias. Yet, there are no set of rules set in stone on this topic, making it an extremely gray area. In fact, the American Medical Association’s Code of Ethics is just a detailed series of opinions and suggestions of what to do in various situations. So, we’re breaking down what...