by Matthew Rehrl MD | Healthcare Revenue
Words matter. About 10 to 15 years ago. depending on the healthcare system we physicians were affiliated with, we started to see the ubiquitous use of the terms PCP ( Primary Care “Provider” ) and HCP ( ‘Healthcare “Provider”). This was done with little fanfare with...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Healthcare Innovation
As I write this post, I am in an acupuncturist’s waiting room as my wife is getting a consult. The waiting room is fabulous: very peaceful, with gentle guitar music in the background and an offer of an herbal berry tea by the receptionist. I am aware of some of...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Digital Platforms, Health, Wearables
I’ve just finished reading a book called “The Blue Zones”, by Dan Buettner. It summarizes the similarities and differences between the lifestyles of centenarians who live in communities with a high prevalence of people who not only live much longer...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Health, Social Media, Uncategorized
Does awareness of a health issue, either personally or at the population level, improve health? I am not convinced it does. For example, consider the problem of smoking – which was clearly identified as a health concern in the early 1960s. Or how about the...
