iPad Pro for Healthcare
This is the new iPad Pro. The wallpaper is artwork by one of my granddaughers. The new and larger iPad is a joy for reading, surfing, and for most all apps. Two apps can be used side by side. For example, you can have Mail on one half and the Safari browser on the other. […]
Teledentistry for children at risk of tooth decay
Telemedicine is going to touch every aspect of our health. The incredible power of our smartphones and camera technology will make many new things possible. The Finger Lakes in Central New York has a Community Health program using teledentistry to improve dental care for children. Teledentistry can be an excellent alternative for bringing services to children in rural areas where […]
MedTech Chat with Dr. John Patrick: Healthcare Predictions
On October 30, I chatted about the future of healthcare with Abigail Esposito on WTWH Media. The interview was published on the Medical Design & Outsourcing website and it was also podcasted. Podcasts are becoming very popular as a way to share points of view. Many people listen to them on their smartphones. This particular podcast lasted […]
Money Back Healthcare
In 1915, Abigail Geisinger, widow of iron magnate George Geisinger, donated a fortune to build a regional hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania modeled on the Mayo Clinic. The Geisinger Health System provides healthcare to more than 2.6 million people in Pennsylvania. The system has gained national recognition as a model for delivery of high quality integrated healthcare. Geisinger President and […]
Media Update
At the end of September I launched a media campaign to spread the word about Health Attitude. My goal is to increase understanding of the American healthcare system: what is working and what isn’t, and what can be done to make it better. I spent most of my media time on radio interviews all over the country; […]
