American Heart Association guidelines currently recommend a systolic pressure of less than 140 millimeters of mercury for most adults with high blood pressure, or hypertension. But doctors say these new findings support a steeper goal of 120 — a reduction that could translate into doctors putting millions more Americans with high blood pressure on additional medication.
Read MoreMost doctors are admitted to medical school not because they are creative. While things are gradually changing, for the most part they are chosen because they perform well on standardized tests and are smart enough to check off a bunch of experiential boxes that they think admission committee members want to see e.g. spending time in healthcare facilities, an international experience, some community service, and leadership examples. It also helps to be able to memorize and regurgitate a bunch of facts. It explains why so few have an entrepreneurial mindset.
Read MoreSurthriving in medical practice means practicing Othercare. One element is to be sensitive to rapid change in the environment and adapt. PwC has saved you trouble and outlined the future. Here are some ways to respond:
Read MoreWhen it comes to eCare, patients are way ahead of their doctors. During the summer of 2015 Neilsen surveyed 5014 patients and 626 physicians. Among the specific results found are that while 36% of patients would like 24/7 access to telephone advice, only 14% currently have it.
Read MoreMedical entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity with uncontrolled resources. The goal is to create user defined value through the deployment of biomedical and health innovation.
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