Transparency in Healthcare Billing: Is it Really that Simple? Summary In this article, we discuss the concept of transparency in healthcare billing, particularly the idea of making a simple data point, such as the cost of treatment, more transparent to patients. We question whether this simplicity is deceiving and whether the issue of healthcare billing …
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Building Research Partnerships between Academia and Industry: A Speaker’s Perspective Summary In this article, we explore the importance of building research partnerships between academia and industry. We discuss how decisions can be costly and require effort, but we want to influence choices by providing the right information at the right time. We also highlight the …
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Improving Employee Health and Wellness at Google Summary In this article, we discuss Google’s initiatives to improve employee health and wellness. We introduce the People in Innovation Lab, a group of social scientists who conduct research on whether working at Google can add two years to a person’s life. Their research focuses on food, as …
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The Future of Health Monitoring: Sensors and Algorithms Summary In this article, we explore the future of health monitoring and how it will be similar to financial portfolio management. With the help of sensors and algorithms, we will be able to monitor our health in real-time and make decisions based on data. Table of Contents …
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Understanding Medical Data: The Varying Approaches of Doctors Summary In this article, we explore the varying approaches of doctors towards medical data. We discuss the importance of understanding the big picture of medicine and how medical data is changing. We also highlight the need for better tools and skills to collect and analyze data in …
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Tracking Personal Progress: The Role of AI in the Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore the importance of tracking personal progress and how the quantified self movement is revolutionizing the way individuals understand their bodies. We discuss the use of a three-point scale to simplify the tracking process and the tension between …
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The Origin and Growth of Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore the origins and growth of the Quantified Self movement, which involves using technology to track and measure various aspects of one’s life. We discuss the core principles of the movement, including the idea of measuring oneself and using the data collected …
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Crisis and Change: Success Stories in the Healthcare Ecosystem Summary In this article, we explore the concept of crisis driving change in the healthcare ecosystem. We look at success stories where patient advocacy groups have played a crucial role in driving change, particularly in the approval of new HIV drugs. We also discuss how the …
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The Scout: A Revolutionary Educational Device for Personal Health Summary In this article, we will discuss the Scout, an educational device developed by Scanadu to revolutionize personal health. The Scout is a 3D printed prototype that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and measures vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure. The device …
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The Future of Synthetic Biology: Creating New Life Forms Summary In this article, we discuss the concept of synthetic biology and the minimum genome project. We explore the idea of designing an entire genome in a computer, synthesizing it in DNA, and injecting it into a recipient cell to create a new species. We also …
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