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EHRs, Crohn’s Disease & Chronic Illness – Viewer Feedback #1

EHRs, Crohn’s Disease & Chronic Illness – Viewer Feedback #1

This “Medical Minute” Episode is the First “Viewer Feedback” show. In it, I share what I have learned from the many Comments my Videos elicit from their diverse audience. In Viewer Feedback Episode #1, I share Physician thoughts on Electronic Health Records, Viewer comments on Raising Awareness of Crohn’s Disease and the thought-provoking Tweet of a chronically ill person.

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Doctors passing onto Patients the cost of adopting EHR systems

 

For so many years, the business of healthcare was managed pursuant to the handwritten notes of medical professionals.  However, the advent of technology and recent legislation has made the adoption of “Electronic Health Records” or “EHRs” mandatory.  It is my contention that medical practices adopting EHR programs are simply a “cost of doing business.”  So, why are some Doctors sending out letters to their patients asking them to choose an EHR “plan” and pay accordingly?  Also, is it fair for Doctors to pass on the cost of adopting Electronic Health Records to their patients when all they are really doing is bringing their medical practices into the 21st Century Age of Technology?  This 2-3-minute Video examines these questions from my personal Patient experience.

“The Medical Minute” (“TMM”) is a Continuing Series of Short Videos produced by veteran Crohn’s Disease Patient, Michael A. Weiss, which highlight informative aspects of chronic illness, healthcare and healthcare reform.  Mr. Weiss’ TMM Videos can also be found on the following YouTube Channels:  The Medical Minute, Health Care Reality and Pro Patient TV.

REAL Healthcare Reform = ObamaCare + eHealth + mHealth

ObamaCare is looked upon both positively and negatively as the end-all / be-all of Health Care Reform in the United States.  It is politically charged and subject to nationwide debate and likely repeated judicial challenge.  However, it need not be so divisive as it seems to have actually inspired and triggered other significant Healthcare reforms and Healthcare entrepreneurial advancements via legitimate Free Market Solutions, namely, “eHealth” [Electronic Health] and “mHealth” [Mobile Health].  This 4-Minute Video explains this interesting and ongoing technological development in Healthcare Reform.

 This is part of my “Two Minute Drill” Series of Healthcare Videos.  The phrase is taken from the NFL, i.e., United States Professional Football, and refers to that intense time of the last 2 minutes of the end of the 1st Half, or of the Game, when teams use a no-nonsense carefully timed 2-Minute Drill to most efficiently move down the field to score points.  With Television Commercials, the 2-Minute Drill often takes 10-15 minutes of “Real Time” and thankfully that affords me the ability to still use the phrase when my succinct Videos are sometimes 4 to 5 Minutes in length.  I hope you enjoy the Healthcare Content and that it provides you with mental stimulation and creative inspiration.

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Healthcare Reform = Combination of ObamaCare, eHealth and mHealth

ObamaCare is looked upon both positively and negatively as the end-all / be-all of Health Care Reform in the United States.  It is politically charged and subject to nationwide debate and likely repeated judicial challenge.  However, it need not be divisive as it seems to have actually inspired and triggered other significant Healthcare reforms and Healthcare entrepreneurial advancements via legitimate Free Market Solutions, namely, “eHealth” [Electronic Health] and “mHealth” [Mobile Health].  This Video explains this interesting and ongoing technological development in Healthcare Reform.

This is part of my “Two Minute Drill” Series of Healthcare Videos.  The phrase is taken from the NFL, i.e., US Professional Football, and refers to that intense time of the last 2 minutes of the end of the 1st Half, or of the Game, when teams use a no-nonsense carefully timed 2-Minute Drill to most efficiently move down the field to score points.  With Television Commercials, the 2-Minute Drill is often takes 10-15 minutes of “Real Time” and that affords me the ability to still use the phrase when my succinct Videos are sometimes 4 to 9 Minutes in length.  I hope you enjoy the Healthcare Content and that it provides you with mental stimulation and creative inspiration.

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