Christina's Considerations

This is a rant! On Unintended Consequences of Politics and Healthcare

So, I just learned my daughter's trip to her dentist, for the last 15 years, will not be reimbursed and we will foot the entire $215 bill. I have my annual visit coming up and it seems I'll have to... Read more →

Telemedicine: Some Kids Might Not Be Too Eager

The Aw Phooey! episode of the Jetsons demonstrates how virtual visits or telehealth technologies might interfere with attempts to play hookie from school. Parents, on the other hand, would find value in not having to interrupt their day for a... Read more →

What does integrating behavioral health with medical services look like?

I've led both behavioral health and general hospitals and over the years have worked on issues involving both. We finally are seeing some movement with integration of behavioral health in medical services, especially among Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). But,... Read more →

The Economic Burden Of US Adult Vaccine Avoidance: $8.95 Billion In 2015

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 42 percent of US adults ages 18 and older received the flu vaccine in the 2015–16 flu season. This is just one example of US adults’ not receiving vaccinations... Read more →

Compassion and Empathy in Healthcare

Another great video on compassion and empathy in healthcare from Cleveland Clinic; with a bit of a surprise at the end. Read more →

2016’s Cities & States with the Highest & Lowest Uninsured Rates

WalletHub recently released some interesting data on uninsured rates. With the national uninsured rate at a record low of 8.6 percent and the topic of health-care reform likely to be argued in the upcoming presidential debates, the analysis of 2016's... Read more →