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American Autos Circa 1970 and Healthcare

by Barry P Chaiken, MD | May 24, 2013 | Archives

The Ford Pinto was a really terrible car. The gas tank was positioned such that, in a collision, protruding differential bolts would puncture the tank, leading to frequent car fires. This defect led to the death of more than 27 people and many others maimed. Other...

Next Generation CDSS: Patient-Centered Workflow

by Barry P Chaiken, MD | Feb 12, 2013 | Archives

In the design of successful health IT implementations, patients matter. Although the importance of addressing the workflow needs of clinicians cannot be overstated, focusing on patient needs helps ensure newly designed workflows leverage the full capabilities of IT...

‘Show Me the Money’ Revisited

by Barry P Chaiken, MD | Dec 10, 2012 | Healthcare Policy

In the immortal words of Ronald Reagan, “There you go again.” Something that can be explained simply is twisted to look infinitely complicated with plots and subplots that would make J.K Rowling proud. The recent controversy over the use of EMRs to increase...

Super-Organism Focused Healthcare

by Barry P Chaiken, MD | Sep 6, 2012 | Healthcare IT

About 10 trillion cells make up the human body. The joining of eggs and sperm at the time of fertilization brings together 23,000 genes. In a healthy gut alone, more than 100 trillion bacteria thrive. Scientists estimate that the microbiome—the term used to describe...

Sensory Overload?

by Barry P Chaiken, MD | Mar 20, 2012 | Archives

For many technology geeks the long march through ever more sophisticated televisions, computers and other electronic toys has run its course. The new buzz at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) drew its energy from the integration of electronics, Internet, social...