Comparing health care prices in the U.S. with those in other developed countries is an exercise in sticker shock. The cost of a hospital day in the U.S. was, on average, $4,287 in 2012. It was $853 in France, a nation often lauded for its excellent health system and patient outcomes but with a health [...]
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The physician time-squeeze and burnout: just-in-time information is part of the solution
One in two doctors is burned out. Physicians are seeing more patients in a day and spend less time with each of them. This leads to job burnout, and greater probability for medical errors and eventual liability challenges, along with feeling pushed toward early retirement. In a study published in August 2012 in the Archives of Internal [...]
Wired health: living by numbers – a review of the event
Wired magazine, longtime evangelist for all-things-tech, has played a growing role in serving up health-tech content over the past several years, especially through the work of Thomas Goetz. This month, Wired featured an informative section on living by numbers — the theme of a new Wired conference held 15-16 October 2012 in New York City. This [...]
Antidepressant Nation – and how computerized CBT can help primary care in America
The antidepressant market is worth $20 billion in the U.S. Antidepressants were the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all ages in 2005-2008 and the most frequently used by people age 18-44 (according to the National Center for Health Statistics). About one in 10 Americans age 12 and over takes an antidepressant [...]
The Online Couch: how “safe Skyping” is changing the relationship for patients and therapists
Skype and videoconferencing have surpassed the tipping point of consumer adoption. Grandparents Skype with grandchildren living far, far away. Soldiers converse daily with families from Afghanistan and Iraq war theatres. Workers streamline telecommuting by videoconferencing with colleagues in geographically distributed offices. In the era of DIY’ing all aspects of life, more health citizens are taking [...]
About Jane & Health Populi
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn is a health economist and management consultant that serves clients at the intersection of health and technology.
Her clients include all stakeholders in health, including providers, payors and plans; companies in biopharma, medical devices, financial services, technology and consumer goods; non-profits and NGOs. Jane's lens on health was best described by Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General, who says that health is where we live, work, play and pray.
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Consumers blame insurance and pharma for health costs, but love their primary care doctors
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Patients want online communication with doctors, and more clinicians are listening
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ePatients: a connected, collaborative, creating community
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Patients want to see the notes their doctors write about them: the power of transparency in health care
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Health care costs for a family of 4 in 2013: a college education, a diamond or a 4-door sedan
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Most employers will provide health insurance benefits in 2014…with more costs for employees
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Angelina and Abercrombie: connecting the dots for healthy body image
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The physician-consumer health IT chasm: most doctors lagging in online patient support tools
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