Hospital at Home
Hospital at Home – it’s no longer a fiction. I was very impressed to read about an innovative new trial at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York (full disclosure – a client at my former company – but impressive nonetheless)…
The Power of Many Small Ideas
One of the television shows that got a lot of airtime in the Shapiro household some years ago was “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”. The basic premise was to create a dramatic, tense environment for a contestant who would be asked by the host increasingly difficult multiple choice questions (up to a dozen) with a time limit
Commentary: Making healthcare more efficient and personalized
Earlier this week, USA Today published an Op Ed by Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box. I was in complete agreement with Aaron’s observation that with “mobile and cloud technologies, health care can become more efficient and personalized” as opposed to the inefficient morass it is today…
Chicago looks to Israel for startup advice
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to join an expedition to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel. We met with government officials, industry leaders, university research centers and technology transfer offices, venture capital investors, and, of course, the headliners – the entrepreneurs…
Back to School Lists Circa 2014: Too Retro – Time to Retrofit
I remember my excitement as a young boy going back to school after Labor Day. It was a time to see old friends that may have been away at camp for the summer and to make new friends that may have joined our class. There was the preparation that went into the first day – and the ritual of shopping for school supplies.
Let’s Stop Trying To Force Consumers To ‘Engage’ With Their Health Care
Health care is full of buzzwords. The latest is “engagement.” The theory behind it is that all will be well if we can just get people—especially those with chronic diseases—more involved with their illnesses. But what if the opposite is true?
Healthy Independence Day
As we celebrate Independence Day, there is much to be grateful for – and in particular our freedoms. It is not just the freedom from work for a day to barbecue and enjoy fireworks with friends and family.
What Uber and Apple can teach us about fixing health care
In his latest Forbes column, 7wire’s Managing Partner Glen Tullman talks about what Uber and Apple can teach us about fixing health care.
What Does This Hotly Debated Tech IPO Say About the Future of Health Care?
There is palpable excitement in the investment community about the emerging combination of health care technology and disease/cost management. We saw it bubble over in March, when software maker Castlight Health pulled off one of the most successful — and controversial — IPOs in recent memory.
What If Onstar Came with a Mechanic?
I am a big fan of OnStar because it provides a fantastic service that can help you out in a number of jams – anything from unlocking your car if you leave your keys inside or alerting you to an impending service need. It can even help if your navigation system is flaking out and routes you into an alley, as mine once did.