David Ollier Weber

David Ollier Weber: Now Is the Time for Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic physicians focus on the social determinants of health

July 19, 2017

The principles and practice of osteopathic medicine are fully aligned with the holistic, patient-centered care valued in achieving the Triple Aim, David Ollier Weber says.

Call an Ambulance — for Care

New model of mobile integrated health care delivers services where they're needed

April 25, 2017

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Rather than routinely taking patients to the emergency department, EMTs can deliver them to urgent care or even provide services in the home, David Ollier Weber says.

Medicine's Minimalist Movement

More health systems are moving toward providing the right amount of care

February 21, 2017

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Taking a less-is-more attitude, more health care organizations are encouraging physicians to provide the right amount of care, David Ollier Weber says.

Genomic Engineering and the Fight Against Disease, Part 2

Gene drives give scientists the key to a Pandora’s box.

December 6, 2016

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Scientists are on the verge of powerful genetic engineering that could have far-reaching benefits — but must be considered carefully, says David Ollier Weber.

CRISPR Critters and the Fight Against Disease

Nature has given scientists a ready-made tool for hijacking an organism’s DNA.

October 3, 2016

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Revolutionary techniques for editing human, animal and insect genomes are bringing the eradication of many diseases closer to reality.

Health System's 'Genius Bar' Links Patients' Devices for Better Engagement, Outcomes

Ochsner makes patient engagement easy through mobile and wearable technology.

August 2, 2016

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Ochsner makes patient engagement easy through mobile and wearable technology.

How to Make Sense of Hospital Data

Artificial intelligence changes the benchmarking game from numbers to words

June 7, 2016

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Artificial intelligence changes the benchmarking game from numbers to words.

Social Media: A Nimble Way to Gauge Hospital Quality

Although HCAHPS scores provide valuable feedback, Twitter and Facebook are also pretty good sources when it comes to hospital performance.

February 22, 2016

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Although HCAHPS scores provide valuable feedback, Twitter and Facebook are also pretty good sources when it comes to hospital performance.

The 12 Steps Health Systems Can Take to Achieve Population Health Management

Only when provider organizations anticipate, lessen demand for and allocate medical services effectively among vulnerable groups can they achieve the best results.

November 23, 2015

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For all the lip service paid to population health management, few organizations in the United States are really committed to it. Not, anyway, in the original sense of the term.

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12 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Health Care

While the future of AI looks bright, there are several questions C-suite leaders must ask themselves.

September 28, 2015

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While the future of AI looks bright, there are several questions C-suite leaders must ask themselves.

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The Vast Potential of Precision Medicine

A new, "big data" initiative will leverage a million genomes, disease courses, therapeutic options and health histories to better treat one patient: you.

March 17, 2015

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A new, "big data" initiative will leverage a million genomes, disease courses, therapeutic options and health histories to better treat one patient: you.

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The Big Breakthrough in Rejuvenative Medicine

Newly targeted immune therapies soon may enable clinicians to treat very large patient populations to whom they've had very little to offer before. But researchers can envision even more breathtaking advances in personalized care.

November 18, 2014

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Newly targeted immune therapies soon may enable clinicians to treat very large patient populations to whom they've had very little to offer before. But researchers can envision even more breathtaking advances in personalized care.

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Can Regenerative Biotechnology Extend Our Productive Lives?

Rapid advances in regenerative biotechnology suggest that a healthy, productive life might be extended for decades — perhaps even centuries.

October 28, 2014

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Rapid advances in regenerative biotechnology suggest that a healthy, productive life might be extended for decades — perhaps even centuries.

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Bedside Manners

If compassion doesn't come naturally, try simple, patient-pleasing "etiquette-based medicine."

August 26, 2014

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If compassion doesn't come naturally, try simple, patient-pleasing "etiquette-based medicine."

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No Cheating

The AHA's Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development has a checklist to help marketers stay on the straight and narrow.

June 24, 2014

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The AHA's Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development has a checklist to help marketers stay on the straight and narrow.

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Advertiser, Beware

Not only do hospitals face ethical issues when they advertise, but the evidence is sketchy that mass advertisements are worth their cost.

April 22, 2014

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Not only do hospitals face ethical issues when they advertise, but the evidence is sketchy that mass advertisements are worth their cost.

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Mistakes Were Made

Honesty, disclosure coaching and a "just culture" can help organizations to improve safety.

February 25, 2014

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Honesty, disclosure coaching and a "just culture" can help organizations to improve safety.

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And a Dying Child Shall Lead Them

Hospitals can improve their support for seriously ill children and their families by investing in clinician education and integrating care near the end of life into patient safety, quality improvement and other systems.

December 17, 2013

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Hospitals can improve their support for seriously ill children and their families by investing in clinician education and integrating care near the end of life into patient safety, quality improvement and other systems.