A Word From Your Chief Medical Officer: Archive

Going Home from the Hospital? What you need to know...

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Being discharged from the hospital is a relief but brings problems with it… Leaving the hospital doesn’t necessarily mean you no longer...
posted on August 16, 2010 - 12:36pm

2009 Patient Satisfaction Survey

As part of THIPA’s yearly Physician Achievement Report, THIPA members are asked to grade their satisfaction with their doctors. The most important question we look at is whether the member would...
posted on June 7, 2010 - 10:02am

Healthcare

Dear Members, The Healthcare Bill was passed less than 2 weeks ago. Focusing on the positives, insurance companies will have to provide coverage regardless of so-called pre-existing medical...
posted on April 2, 2010 - 1:43pm

A Healing Environment

I have heard people say that real healing after a stay in the hospital starts when they come home … The familiar surroundings and presence of loved ones are nurturing, and continue to work where the...
posted on February 24, 2010 - 10:45am

An Introduction to Your Chief Medical Officer

As most of my colleagues, I went into medicine because I want to make a difference in people’s lives, and derive a deep sense of fulfillment trying to help them. But as I look around and talk to...
posted on January 13, 2010 - 2:14am