Should We Be Afraid of AI?
Should we be afraid of AI? Dr. Scott Silverstein, a pioneer in medical informatics, shares why human judgment, experience, and responsible innovation matter more than ever.
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Category: Essays
Extraordinary Care Around the Clock
While most of us are sleeping, the cardiac surgery night crew at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is working tirelessly to keep patients safe, supported, and cared for. Their dedication, compassion, and teamwork make extraordinary care possible around the clock.
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Healthcare Doesn’t Take Holidays
Hospitals don’t close for holidays. Heart attacks don’t check the calendar, emergencies still happen, and patients still need someone at their bedside. I want to thank the healthcare workers who continue showing up when others are celebrating.
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A Beautiful Day at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Sometimes you just have to stop for a moment, look around, and appreciate where you are. Today was one of those days, and I’m grateful for the people, the purpose, and the privilege of doing work that matters.
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Your Heart Doesn’t Have an Off Season
As the seasons change, our healthy routines can change too. But your heart doesn’t have an off season. Here’s how to keep taking care of your heart through fall and the holidays.
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Cardiac Surgeons Need a Voice in Washington
The future of cardiac surgery isn’t being shaped only in operating rooms, clinics, and cardiac catheterization laboratories. Dr. Raymond Singer discusses the policy decisions affecting TAVR, reimbursement, workforce, prior authorization, and the future of the specialty.
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Look Beyond the Smile: How Are You Really Doing?
Sometimes the person struggling the most is not the person you would expect. They may still go to work, care for their family, answer their texts, and even make you laugh. Dr. Raymond L. Singer asks us to look beyond the smile, ask how someone is really doing, and stay long enough to hear the answer.
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Thank You to the Night Shift
While most of the world is settling in for the evening, the hospital night shift is just beginning its workday. Dr. Raymond Singer reflects on the dedicated people who keep hospitals running around the clock and care for patients during some of the most vulnerable hours of their lives.
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Quality and Patient Safety Must Always Come First
After years of leadership in healthcare quality and patient safety, Dr. Raymond Singer discusses two principles that can help prevent serious safety failures: ownership and communication.
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The Power of Culture in Healthcare: Why Great Teams Deliver Better Care
In healthcare, metrics tell only part of the story. The culture behind a program shapes how people communicate, collaborate, hold one another accountable, and ultimately care for patients.
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50 Years Later: A Journey Home
As I prepare for my 50th high school reunion, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has taken me from Cheltenham to college, medical school, surgical training, decades of practice, and ultimately back home to care for the community where it all began.
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Medicine Is About More Than Procedures
Exceptional healthcare is built on trust, compassion, and human connection. Dr. Singer reflects on the privilege of caring for patients every day.
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Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8,456 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.
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