Hello, health care organization leader, are you listening?

I’m not an organizational leader, a member of the C-suite, a department chair, or a VP of anything. I’m a coach who guides physicians as they try to provide exceptional care and actually have a life. But I know a lot about setting goals, executing on priorities, and inspiring through vision statements. Here’s the thing.… Read More: Hello, health care organization leader, are you listening? »

Reflections on caring for parents with dementia

A guest column by the American College of Physicians, exclusive to KevinMD. My mother recently died at 94 years of age.  This followed the death of my father around 5 years ago at the age of 88 years.  Although both of my parents lived long and generally healthy lives, each developed progressive, severe, and prolonged… Read More: Reflections on caring for parents with dementia »

Dollar General, the Latest Retail Health Destination?

“What if…healthcare happened where we live, work, play, pray and shop, delivering the highest levels of retail experience?” I asked and answered in my book HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen. The chapter called “The new retail health” began with that “what if,” and much of the book responded with the explanation of patients… Read More: Dollar General, the Latest Retail Health Destination? »

Ludacris Responded to Rumors of a F&F and ‘Jurassic World’ Crossover

F9 star Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges has responded to calls by fans for a crossover between Fast & Furious and Jurassic World. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (July 6), the star – who has been playing the role of Tej Parker in the Vin Diesel-led franchise since the 2003 installment 2 Fast 2 Furious… Read More: Ludacris Responded to Rumors of a F&F and ‘Jurassic World’… »