Author Archives: Joe Babaian
Going nowhere fast: How specialist wait times impact primary care practitioners
With Emily Gard Marshall Have you or a family member had to endure prolonged wait times to see a medical specialist? Have you gone through the anxiety and uncertainty associated with waiting to see a specialist and wondered whether you or your family member’s health condition is getting progressively worse while you wait? Turns out […]
Time For Change
Blog by Joe Babaian Roads fork, things change, the spirit remains. I won’t waste time burying the lede. We all know what a hugely different place Twitter is – and that’s all about change. We can’t control that. Colin and I have had a difficult time coming to terms with what’s best for #hcldr. The […]
Confidence in Science
Blog post by Joe Babaian It’s the kind of mistrust of science because science is viewed as authority. And there’s a lot of anti-authority feeling. I think that’s the kind of thing that drives the anti-vaxxers, the people who don’t believe the science of vaccination and don’t want to get their children vaccinated. It’s all […]
Speed In Healthcare
Blog post by Joe Babaian “How did it get so late so soon?” ― Dr. Seuss Who doesn’t want it now? We live in the now; technology gives us the feeling, and often the reality, that everything is a click away – even health and wellness. The current state of “now” medicine is changing almost daily […]
The Key To Your Reputation
Blog post by Joe Babaian It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. ~ Warren Buffett This week on #hcldr let’s talk about something we all think about – sometimes directly, other times more passingly, but we all know it […]
Choices – Social Media as Healthcare’s Town Square
Blog by Joe Babaian – Twitter & Threads What a wild time in social media! Where does healthcare – from #hcldr to #MedTwitter call home? The jury is out. I am checking out Threads and still using Twitter. I like the ease of use, the familiarity, and the accessablity of Threads so far. Low, very […]
Following the Leader
Blog Post By Joe Babaian Leadership isn’t just about being popular and it’s certainly not about being draconian, Steve Jobs’ legacy notwithstanding. Leadership is all about identifying the range of skills and passions in your organization and leveraging for the mutual good. Balance is another sign of great leadership since we know we need more […]
Accessing Healthcare
Blog by Joe Babaian Healthcare access remains at the forefront of all we do. Of course, this conversation cannot begin without reminding ourselves of Atul Gawande’s original piece in the New Yorker, “Is Health Care A Right?” We all work toward both disruptive and sustaining innovation, changing and creating healthcare in ways we’re passionate about, and connecting with […]
Healthcare Insecurity: A Looming Threat We Can’t Ignore
Blog by Joe Babaian Healthcare Insecurity Unveiled The rising tide of healthcare costs: It’s no secret – healthcare costs are skyrocketing. A study published in JAMA found that healthcare spending in the US increased by about $933.5 billion between 1996 and 2013. With this staggering rise, many are left wondering: Can I afford to get […]
Medical Education’s Bumpy Road: Impacting Future Doctors and What We Can Do About It
Blog by Joe Babaian As we navigate the ever-evolving medical landscape, it’s crucial to recognize the role of the medical education system in shaping the doctors of tomorrow. The question is: are we doing enough to prepare them for the challenges they’ll face? I’ll share my thoughts on the most pressing issues facing medical education […]
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