Coon Rapids Health & Wellness

Inventors (and Innovators) Wanted – The Health Care Blog

Inventors (and Innovators) Wanted – The Health Care Blog

By KIM BELLARD I thought about writing about the election, but I’m too anxious – and a little terrified – about it, so I’ll take a pass. I was intrigued by Oracle Health’s promise of an AI-driven, “next-generation” EHR, or the news that OpenAI was introducing...

THCB Gang Episode 142, Thursday October 31 – The Health Care Blog

THCB Gang Episode 142, Thursday October 31 – The Health Care Blog

THCB Gang Oct 31, 2024 Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday October 31 at 1pm PST 4pm EST are patient advocate Robin Farmanfarmaian (@Robinff3); health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn (@healthythinker); futurist Jeff Goldsmith: and digital...

Heal Thyselves (and Health Care) – The Health Care Blog

Heal Thyselves (and Health Care) – The Health Care Blog

By KIM BELLARD The article I can’t get out of my head is one by Greg Ip in The Wall Street Journal: Crises at Boeing and Intel Area National Emergency. I’m old enough that I remember when the Boeing 707 took airline passenger travel from the prop age to the jet...

Health Care’s Endless Loops – The Health Care Blog

Health Care’s Endless Loops – The Health Care Blog

By KIM BELLARD Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final “click-to-cancel” rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel various kinds of subscriptions, such as gym memberships or streaming services. It will require enrollments to be as...

Is Your Money on Altman or Musk? – The Health Care Blog

By MIKE MAGEE Has America turned into an “Island of Musk?” He seems to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time. As Trump’s new best friend, he’s opened up the gates of Twitter-hell, morphed into a steady stream of crypto-cash, and demonstrated his dance...

You’re Not Going to Automate MY Job – The Health Care Blog

You’re Not Going to Automate MY Job – The Health Care Blog

By KIM BELLARD Earlier this month U.S. dockworkers struck, for the first time in decades. Their union, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILW), was demanding a 77% pay increase, rejecting an offer of a 50% pay increase from the shipping companies....