While the medical field itself requires great precision due to its complexity, it’s also essential to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of medical record completion. These documents contain codes that are used by insurance companies to create claims,...
Amazon is consistently expanding their reach, and they now have their sights set on becoming a formidable player in the health care industry. Amazon Care is currently piloting their hybrid care model, which offers subscribers an individualized blend of telemedicine...
Respiratory illness has been one of the most talked-about health concerns in the past two years, namely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The topic is coming up again, this time as a result of recent research from the American Lung Association (ALA). ALA creates a...
With the creation of new technologies, new partnerships, and expanded health programming, information sharing within the world of health care has never been more crucial. This brings up many new opportunities for convenience, streamlined processes, and better...
Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease can experience a range of challenges as they manage these conditions. Unfortunately, many providers underestimate the toll that chronic conditions have on a person’s mental health and the countless...
California is one of the latest states to agree to provide covered doula care to pregnant mothers receiving Medicaid. Despite the positive outcomes associated with doulas and the entire pregnancy process, the agreement has not been going very smoothly this time...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making an appearance in countless industries, which is allowing researchers and scientists to make state-of-the-art advances. AI has become a stronger presence in medicine and is even being used in practice settings such as heart...
By 2030, the rapidly growing immunotherapy industry is set to reach $277.1 billion. While this growth is good news for cancer patients benefiting from these treatment advances, it has started to pose a problem for some oncologists. There are clinicians who find that...
Interstate licensure compacts are an example of another policy that is helping propel the telehealth movement. These regulations make it so that telemedicine providers can receive multiple state licenses simultaneously in order to provide virtual care. Since a main...
Current CDC data finds that about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). While hospitals can implement measures such as improved disinfecting protocols, equipment standards, and streamlined processes, another side to be...