Friday at Five


Friday at Five: Dave’s Dispatch

By David W. Johnson – Healthcare’s Administrative “Sludge” Is Worse than You Think – Given its scale, it’s not surprising that healthcare is rife with positive and negative externalities. Covid vaccinations, for example, reduce infection risk for those who have not received shots.


Friday at Five – Women as Chief Health Officers

What do Walgreens, CVS Health,  Rite Aid, Walmart Health and Wellness and Anthem have in common? Females occupy the top offices. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this week’s Friday at Five highlights these Chief Health Officers.


Friday at Five – More of 5 Things You Should Know

Is five a magic number that people will click on to find out what’s on the list? Is it just the right number you think you have the time to read? I don’t know but there are lots of lists out there with 5 things you should know. These got me to click through and [...]



Friday at Five – These 5 COVID-19 Resources Are Getting Tight

By Devin Partida – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide strain on health care resources around the world. These issues force medical professionals to do the best work they can without essential resources. Here are five of the most critical resource shortages they must contend with in their line of work.