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Can We Reach Consensus on How to Address Gun Violence?

It was shocking to me that the primary cause of death in children in our country - gun violence - has relatively little funding for research.

Dr. Sam Shah on the Digital Healthcare Equation

Read more about Sam Shah's experiences with digital health and technology in his day-to-day practice. Part of the Digital Healthcare Equation Series

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

Enforcing Emergency Use Vaccines on an Unwilling Public. We Must Say NO

Enforced Covid Vaccines and Covid Vaccination policies are Illegal under Federal Law and CDC Guidelines. Houston Methodist Hospitals think otherwise