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Unwinding from HIMSS16
I'm finally unwinding after having a great time at HIMSS 2016 (#HIMSS16). My personal highlight was participating in twoDell Healthcare Tweetups with @MandiBPro and @drnic1 as we chatted about some of the evolving trends in health care. We discussed how data-driven care can improve patient outcomes as long as clinicians have access to the right data at the right time and the right place. We still live in a world where interoperability remains a major barrier, but perhaps 2016 will be the year where we make some significant strides in this area through broader collaborations and partnerships across the health IT i...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - March 9, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Unwinding from HIMSS16
I'm finally unwinding after having a great time at HIMSS 2016 (#HIMSS16). My personal highlight was participating in two Dell Healthcare Tweetups with @MandiBPro and @drnic1 as we chatted about some of the evolving trends in health care. We discussed how data-driven care can improve patient outcomes as long as clinicians have access to the right data at the right time and the right place. We still live in a world where interoperability remains a major barrier, but perhaps 2016 will be the year where we make some significant strides in this area through broader collaborations and partnerships across the health IT ...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - March 9, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

What is the best master's program for physicians? by @HealthcareWen
This is a guest post byWen Dombrowski, MD, MBA(A follow up previous post aboutPhysicians Evolving Role in Health Care )I am frequently asked by physician leaders and other clinicians interested in nonclinical responsibilities"What is the best master's program that I should pursue?" I am jotting down some thoughts here in hopes that it will benefit more people beyond those who I coach 1:1. This post is not meant to be an exhaustive guide, but rather food for thought for self-reflection.My answer about what is"the best" educational program for you always depends onWhat are your goals: Why do you want...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - February 21, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

What is the best master's program for physicians? by @HealthcareWen
This is a guest post by Wen Dombrowski, MD, MBA(A follow up previous post about Physicians Evolving Role in Health Care )I am frequently asked by physician leaders and other clinicians interested in nonclinical responsibilities "What is the best master's program that I should pursue?" I am jotting down some thoughts here in hopes that it will benefit more people beyond those who I coach 1:1. This post is not meant to be an exhaustive guide, but rather food for thought for self-reflection.My answer about what is "the best" educational program for you always depends on What are your goals: Why do you...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - February 21, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

National Wear Red Day #GoRedForWomen
Today is National Wear Red Day. Are you wearing red?Here's some history about this day:In 2003, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took action against a disease that was claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year – a disease that women weren’t paying attention to. A disease they truly believed, and many still believe to this day, affects more men than women.Stemming from that action, National Wear Red Day was born. It ’s held on the first Friday in February every year to raise awareness about heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women.Follow tweets ab...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - February 5, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

National Wear Red Day #GoRedForWomen
Today is National Wear Red Day. Are you wearing red?Here's some history about this day:In 2003, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took action against a disease that was claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year – a disease that women weren’t paying attention to. A disease they truly believed, and many still believe to this day, affects more men than women.Stemming from that action, National Wear Red Day was born. It’s held on the first Friday in February every year to raise awareness about heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women.Follow tweets abo...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - February 5, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

#IMSH2016 CAE Healthcare launches neurosurgery simulator with National Research Council of Canada
2016 is going to be the year of where Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies make a dramatic impact in health care education, training, and delivery.The term "simulation" is going to be a buzzword as the medical education, graduate education, and continuing education industries converge on the use of these technologies. Simulation used to be CPR dummies designed to teach proper CPR skills and techniques, but then technologies evolved into incorporating team-based simulations around the bedside. Now, VR/AR technologies are not just being used to teach and train. Through simulation, surgeons a...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - January 18, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

CoC Oncology Medical Home Accreditation Pilot Program
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) has an Oncology Medical Home (OMH) Accreditation Pilot Program and plans to pilot this accreditation process in 50 oncology practices beginning in 2016. What is an Oncology Medical Home (OMH)?An Oncology Medical Home (OMH) focuses on delivering, ensuring, and measuring quality cancer care and relies on a physician-led, team-based health care model that provides comprehensive and continuous care to cancer patients with a goal of obtaining maximized health outcomes. This patient-focused system delivers coordinated and efficient cancer care and is designed to meet the needs of patients, payers, ...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - December 11, 2015 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

November is now National Family Caregivers Month
Did you know that President Obama proclaimed November 2015 as National Family Caregivers Month? Pay tribute to those who provide for the health and well-being of their family members, friends, and neighbors.Here are tips from the CDC on how to be a caregiver:Learn about the person's medical condition or diagnosis. By learning more you will understand your loved one's disease or condition and can be better able to care for them now and plan for the future. Also, set aside some time to acquaint yourself with their doctors, therapists, prescription drugs, and insurance coverage.Talk about finances and healthcare wishes. Havin...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - November 8, 2015 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Revamped Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020
The ONC just released the revamped version of the Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020. This is the blueprint to improve the health IT infrastructure that will help transform health care delivery, improve individual and community health, and support a responsive, evolving health IT ecosystem that puts individuals at the center of care.Looks like we'll be hearing more about shared decision making (SDM), individualizing care plans, greater emphasis around value, and the importance of continuous quality improvement.If you don't want to read the entire 50-page plan (PDF), then take a look at this one-page summary (PDF). (Source:...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - September 22, 2015 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs

Facebook Chat tonight: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids discussing the Changing Marijuana Landscape
Don't miss this important event tonight for a live Facebook Chat by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Help Parents Navigate the Changing Marijuana Landscape.April 20, from 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDTLive Facebook Chat with Heather Senior, LCSW, Partnership Parent Support Network Manager. She will answer your questions to help you better navigate the changing marijuana landscape and have productive conversations with your teens.To participate, please visit and "Like" the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ Facebook page at 8 p.m. EDT this evening. The chat will take place right under the announcement image in the comment ...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - April 20, 2015 Category: Information Technology Tags: drug abuse Source Type: blogs

This is Patient Safety Awareness Week #PSAWunited
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual education and awareness campaign for health care safety led by NPSF. Each year, health care organizations around the globe take part in the event by prominently displaying the NPSF campaign logo and promotional materials within their organizations, creating awareness in the community, and utilizing NPSF educational resources among hospital staff and patients.The theme for 2015 is “United in Safety.” Everyone in the health care process plays a role in delivering safe care and by uniting together and sharing that common goal, we can make a difference in patient safety. From pati...
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - March 9, 2015 Category: Information Technology Tags: patient safety Source Type: blogs

Neck pain infographic
Here's a visual way of thinking about neck pain related to motor vehicle accidents. Drive safely this winter! Via: Riverside Personal Injury Lawyers (Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim)
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - December 22, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs

Medicare will cover low-dose CT scan lung cancer screening
It's the decision that many people have been waiting for: it appears that Medicare is proposing to cover low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening for specific patients.The Medicare "Proposed Decision Memo for Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) (CAG-00439N)" came out on Nov 10, 2014. CMS is seeking comments on this proposed decision (and you can view the posted comments as well). Learn more here. (Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim)
Source: Medicine and Technology by Dr. Joseph Kim - November 12, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs