Always-on Models of Health Care
The traditional model of health care, which puts hospitals front and center, is changing rapidly. Care delivery is moving toward the patient, literally and figuratively.… Read More »Always-on Models of Health Care
Health Innovation
Zoom, FitBit, Uber and Your Health
Before the pandemic, Johns Hopkins conducted a few dozen telehealth visits each day. Starting early last spring, we greatly expanded that capability to ensure patients… Read More »Zoom, FitBit, Uber and Your Health
Triumphs Within the Turmoil
Last week, I used this space to consider lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. While we have much work ahead of us, let’s acknowledge a few… Read More »Triumphs Within the Turmoil
What Have We Learned From the Pandemic?
We’re entering month eight of the COVID-19 pandemic, and although the response ― and impact ― has varied by country and even by state in… Read More »What Have We Learned From the Pandemic?
Leading in the Era of COVID-19
Johns Hopkins Medicine is heading up the global fight against COVID-19 on multiple fronts. From testing to treatment, public health outreach to potential vaccines, experts… Read More »Leading in the Era of COVID-19
Positives in the Pandemic?
Like other leaders in global collaborative health, Johns Hopkins is grappling with painful truths as we respond to COVID-19. The pandemic has severely limited our… Read More »Positives in the Pandemic?
Together Is the Only Way Through This Crisis
Like other health systems, Johns Hopkins is handling the challenge of how best to respond to COVID-19 across our own hospitals and clinics. Meanwhile, we… Read More »Together Is the Only Way Through This Crisis
From Toe Fungus Treatment to Tumor Inhibitor
Everyone loves a good recycling life hack — whether it’s turning broken crayons into candles, inverting a two-liter soda bottle to make a bird feeder… Read More »From Toe Fungus Treatment to Tumor Inhibitor
Part of a Nobel Entourage
“Gregg, when you win the Nobel, I want a ticket.” That’s what I told Dr. Gregg Semenza 25 years ago as he began making serious… Read More »Part of a Nobel Entourage
Care Within Reach in Far-flung Locations
When remoteness or lack of transportation is a barrier to health care, telemedicine is a powerful solution. It can extend the reach and improve the… Read More »Care Within Reach in Far-flung Locations