Mar122015
National hospital ratings systems generate confusion amongst patients
A recent Health Affairs study, led by J. Matthew Austin of Johns Hopkins Medicine's Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, found that instead of helping patients choose safe, high-quality facilities, national hospital ratings systems...
Dec042014
How to choose the right physician
Navigating the modern health care system can be challenging. There has been a drastic number of changes due to increased federal regulations and attention to the efficiency of care, so if you haven't been to your regular practice in a while or are...
Oct272014
Tips for finding the right dentist
Few patients look forward to dental visits. In fact, 32 percent of Americans haven't seen their dentist in the past year and a half, and that number continues to rise. This trend can have worrying implications, and not just for the brightness...
Oct022014
Strong doctor-patient relationships lead to higher quality care
According to research from the American College of Physicians (ACP), the level of personal connection between a patient and doctor can affect the quality of care provided. This reflects the growing trend of patient-centered care, where the patient...
Sep262014
How patient reviews are revolutionizing care
The internet has caused a dynamic power shift in the health care industry. Patients once relied on friends and family to help them find a provider that shared a similar care philosophy and that they would feel comfortable with. Today, this same task can...