May is Osteoporosis Month—stay bone strong!
(Source- www.medicare.gov/blog) Every year, more Americans are diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to weaken and become more
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Health Care – General
From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Feel like you’re living under a rain cloud? Life not going your way? Lots of
Read MoreMost Americans grateful for their job’s health coverage, but still struggle with healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most people with employer-sponsored insurance are generally happy with their health plans, but
Read MoreNew Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) The Trump administration issued a new rule Thursday that gives health care workers leeway to
Read MoreFeel the pressure—blood pressure, that is
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure—and you could be one of them. If
Read More5 common questions about HIPAA, answered
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) 2018 saw the federal Office for Civil Rights issue a record-breaking $28 million
Read MoreWhen It’s Time For A Mammogram, Should You Ask For 3D?
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) When women get a mammogram they may be offered one of two types. The older
Read MoreDecoded Brain Signals Could Give Voiceless People A Way To Talk
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Scientists have found a way to transform brain signals into spoken words and sentences. The
Read MoreA machine learning device, meant to monitor the chronically ill, moves into homes
(By Casey Ross for STAT) A wearable device that uses machine learning to remotely track and analyze multiple vital signs
Read MorePharmacy benefit managers spend record $1.49M on lobbying
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The trade group representing pharmacy benefit managers spent a record-breaking $1.49 million on
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