When I launched this blog, I vowed not to dwell on personal matters – you’ve heard nothing about my older son's lab work (remarkable), my younger son’s cartooning (awesome), or my golf game (never mind). But I simply must tell you about my colonoscopy today.Well, actually I won’t. But I wanted to raise the topic to implore you to do two ...

I recently heard from a UCSF physician who was flabbergasted when he sought an appointment in our general medicine practice and was told it was “closed.” Turns out we’re not alone: there are also no new PCP slots available at Mass General. The primary care crisis has truly arrived. I’ve written about the roots of the problem previously, and won’t ...

Google Health launched on Monday, which sent the world’s Google-watchers into a tizzy. I serve on Google Health's Advisory Council – which met all day Tuesday – and so here’s a bit of inside dish, along with my impressions of the site and the company.FYI, my work on the Council is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement, so I won’t reveal anything ...