Category Archives: Education

Why a slider is more important than a drop down

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Although this is not related to health, I highly recommend watching a really interesting presentation about improving creative tools by my friend Bret. It’s actually called “Inventing on Principle”

Posted in Education | Leave a comment

Interactive Medicare Model – Updated

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

I updated the model. It’s now web based (IE9, Safari, Chrome, Firefox supported); no need for Excel. Play around with it and let me know what you think. One of the new options includes raising tax revenue from bottom 50%, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Healthcare Politics | Leave a comment

BA or BS Degree Should Not Be A Requirement for Med School

Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin

Doctors have been revered in most countries because they deal with keeping us alive. We often put them on a pedestal because they’ve touched/saved a life of a loved one. I believe that’s great (as doctors have saved my life) … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Patient Relationship, Education, Healthcare Politics, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Apple Juice, Arsenic, and Dr. Oz

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

I am sure most parents have heard of Dr. Oz’s claims this week that many of the brands of apple juice, tested by a lab that he hired, had elevated levels of arsenic. Doing a quick Google search, I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Healthcare Politics, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Medical Education and Debt

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Andre

With the demographics changing in a way that requires more and more workers in the medical field, it makes sense that the government provides loans to students that want to attend for profit medical programs. However, there is providing money … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Healthcare Politics | 1 Comment

How Our Brain Makes It Difficult to Choose Conservative Treatment

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Andre

I just talked to a friend who has a herniated disk and he asked me for advice.   I tell everyone  with a new back problem to be conservative and patient unless it’s absolutely clear today that a surgery is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Decision Making, Education | 2 Comments

Conference Review: Translating Technology into Cost-Effective Healthcare

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Andre

The conference was held at UCSF Mission Bay campus in San Francisco on a beautiful November day.  It was well organized and concise (one day)    The main speakers were Andy Grove (former Intel Chairman) and Steven Burd (Safeway CEO).   They presented two … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Health Insurance, Price Transparency | 2 Comments