Poison control calls spike for unapproved drug that produces opioid-like highs
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Calls to U.S. poison control centers about an unapproved antidepressant that has opioid-like effects have
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Health Care – General
Senate hosts 3rd hearing on healthcare costs: 5 takeaways
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Senate panel tackled administrative spending in healthcare during a hearing July 31, the third
Read MorePREVENTING PNEUMONIA IS EASY
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Did you know that about 1 million Americans go to the hospital with pneumonia every year? Pneumonia
Read MorePROTECT YOURSELF FROM HEPATITIS
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Did you know viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, causes more than one million deaths per
Read MoreOff Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Was it hard to concentrate during that long meeting? Does the crossword seem a little
Read MoreSurvey says employees lack clear understanding of their health plan choices
According to a survey and white paper from HSA Bank, employees’ lack clear understanding of their health plan choices, and
Read MoreProfiles For Sale: How Bits Of Captured Data Paint A Valuable Picture Of Your Health
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) Here’s a fun activity. Let’s look at my credit card statement from last
Read MorePhysicians give patients 11 seconds to explain reasons for visit before interrupting
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) On average, patients have 11 seconds to explain the reasons for their visit
Read MoreCan A Community Hospital Stay True To Its Mission After Sale To Large Corporation?
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) Mission Health, the largest hospital system in western North Carolina, provided $100 million
Read MoreOlder people with broken bones face a higher risk of death
According to a new study published recently, broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to
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