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Designed For Health? The Hospital As Boutique Hotel

BY James GaddyThu Jul 14, 2011

As any cancer survivor will tell you, a positive diagnosis is not a death sentence. So why do so many hospitals already feel like a morgue? This was the question that Lucy and Tobie Snowdowne, the duo behind British studio Two Create, ... READ»

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A Facebook for Patients: IBM's Medical Social Network Gets an Upgrade

BY Jenara NerenbergThu Mar 3, 2011

An expanded portal lets patients connect better with the right information--and with one another. READ»

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Why Publish Emergency Room wait times?

BY ER TextingThu Apr 15, 2010

written by Jennifer Reynolds Here are 4 facts on why hospitals are increasingly marketing their ER wait times via text and other advertising vehicles. If you have an ED to promote, the evidence is overwhelmingly ...READ»

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ER Wait Times: To Text or Not to Text?

BY ER TextingMon Mar 29, 2010

That is the question and the answer is very simple. If your hospital is focusing on ER admissions and generating ER wait times under the staggering national average of 4 hours, then yes, by all means, let people know about it. ...READ»

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Marketing Emergency Medical Services

BY ER TextingWed Mar 17, 2010

ER Texting, Inc., a Miami-based healthcare technology company today announced the launch of its ER Texting services for hospitals nationwide. Using ER Texting, patients can send a text message to a dedicated number (4ER411) and ...READ»

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How Effective is it to Text for Local ER Wait Times?

BY ER TextingTue Mar 2, 2010

The buzz on using SMS text messages to receive local ER wait times has hit many states around the US. Billboards all over south Florida show just how big the market has grown for hospitals in advertising their ER wait times. ...READ»

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Hospitals Take ER Wait Times to Another Level

BY ER TextingFri Jan 15, 2010

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How BodyMedia Is Making Fitness Data Personal

BY Kate RockwoodWed Jul 1, 2009

John "Ivo" Stivoric Cofounder, CTO, and VP of New Products BodyMedia Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Making It Personal Ivo Stivoric, 38, has developed wearable fitness sensors for clinical patients for more than ...READ»

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How Mayo Clinic and Microsoft Are Empowering Patients

BY Kate RockwoodWed Jul 1, 2009

Sidna Tulledge-Scheitel Medical Director, Global Products and Services Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota David Cerino General Manager Health Solutions Group Microsoft Redmond, ...READ»

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Silkin Management Group on dealing with problems in a practice

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

In dealing with problems that can develop in a practice, there are six basic maxims...READ»

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You can't control the economy...

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

You can't control the economy... You can't control the economy, but you can control your practice.  READ»

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Researchers and patients...

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by periodontist Tom Wilcko that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead of years.READ»

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Silkin Management Group Saves Dental Practices While Many Fail

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

Lake Oswego, OR – Silkin Management Group (http://www.silkinmanagementgroup.com), a 25 year old health care practice management firm, saves dental practices in the toughest economic times since the 1930s with recommendations most failing practices ignore. Many very good and talented dentists are making the wrong business decisions and end up losing their practice.READ»

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Silkin Management Group Rescues Veterinary Practices As Many Hit Bottom

BY Fred KingFri Jan 9, 2009

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, December 09, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Silkin Management Group http://www.silkinmanagementgroup.com), a 25 year old health care practice management firm, rescue Veterinary practices in the what is being called the worse economic times in 50 years with recommendations most faltering practices neglect. The great majority of veterinarians are held in the highest esteem by their clients, whether a small pet owner, equestrian professional or farmer, due to their medical expertise. Yet, many make poor business decisions and are losing their practice.READ»