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A Fish Out of Water

When I went to an inner city Nursing School in 1975, I was a 19-year…

DannyJanuary 21, 2018

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Eureka! Triggers and Signals

When Liz found herself unwilling to floss, she knew that major depression was soon to…

DannyJanuary 14, 2018

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#WordsDoMatter for Action

Language has a magical influence on the lives we lead, with an impact on our…

DannyJanuary 7, 2018

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Communication at Transitions

The Journal of Participatory Medicine recently published an article I authored, Communication at Transitions: One…

DannyDecember 31, 2017

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Paying Patient Experts

You've heard the Chief xxx Officer saying, I don't need to listen to patient experts,…

DannyDecember 24, 2017

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CEO of My Health Team

I am the CEO (Chief Executive Officer, the boss) of my health team with a…

DannyDecember 10, 2017

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Caregivers Rule: National Caregiving Conference

I just got home from the 2nd Annual National Caregiving Conference in Chicago convened and…

DannyNovember 12, 2017

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Reauthorize PCORI. We Need It!

I care about what works for people on their health journey. How do lay people…

DannyOctober 29, 2017

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CMS Quality Measures for People

Payment for medical services is shifting from paying for volume (more visits, tests, visits, days…

DannyOctober 22, 2017

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Dragging or Walking?

In its simplest form communication is who, what and how. Who needs to communicate? What do they need to…

DannyOctober 15, 2017