What Is The Future Of Retail Pharmacy? Health Care Leaders Predict It’s Increasingly Digital
The retail pharmacy industry is experiencing a transformation driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. As the healthcare landscape evolves, health care leaders predict that the future of retail pharmacy will be increasingly digital. This shift towards digitization is expected to enhance convenience, improve patient outcomes, and create new opportunities for the delivery of […]
New Cancer Test Helps Men Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The ACS estimates that in 2019 there will be approximately 174,650 new cases of prostate cancer and 31,620 deaths. About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate […]
Understanding Common Kidney Diseases
Did you know that one in seven Americans lives with a kidney disease? As a nephrologist, I see the range of emotions patients experience when they are first diagnosed. Anxiety, fear and guilt are all common feelings that may be accompanied by physical aches and pains stemming from their condition. While these emotions may be […]
Cheat Sheet Library For Independent Medical Groups
Independent medical groups face a variety of challenges, including managing revenue cycles, navigating healthcare regulations, and improving patient outcomes. To help medical groups stay on top of these challenges, cheat sheets can be a valuable resource. Here are some essential cheat sheets for independent medical groups: Coding Cheat Sheet Medical coding is a critical aspect […]
Superpractices’ Are Driving Physician Realignment. Here’s How To Spot One.
In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the healthcare industry known as “superpractices.” These are large, integrated medical groups that bring together multiple physicians, specialties, and services under one organizational umbrella. Superpractices are driving physician realignment, reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery, and offering a range of benefits to both providers and patients. […]
3 Ways Blockchain Can Optimize Health Care Interactions
Blockchain technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various industries. One sector that stands to benefit greatly from blockchain is healthcare. With its unique features like decentralization, immutability, and transparency, blockchain can optimize health care interactions in several ways. In this article, we will explore three key ways […]
A Heart Month Reminder: One Young Mother’s Story of Survival
Looking for answers after experiencing unexplained fainting episodes at just 33, Kymberli Petronio, wife and mother of four, sought out a heart specialist. The cardiologist recommended an insertable heart monitor, designed for people who experience infrequent, unexplained fainting, or who may have an undiagnosed heart rhythm condition.More than a year later, Petronio fainted again. This time, […]
The National Children’s Cancer Society Observes 25 Years
The battle against childhood cancer is ongoing. Over the past 20 years, incidence of children diagnosed with cancer has risen from 11.5 cases per 100,000 children in 1975 to 14.8 per 100,000 children in 2004 — during this same time, however, death rates declined dramatically, according to the National Cancer Institute. Many experts agree that […]
The Flu and You — How to Protect Yourself
Besides being preoccupied with holiday gift buying, uppermost in many Americans’s minds is the coming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted that America experienced an especially nasty season earlier this year, with 29 states reporting high levels of “influenza-like” symptoms. It would stand to reason, then, to expect something similar in the […]
The Eyes Have It — New Corrective Lens Marks Vision Breakthrough
Imagine going into cataract surgery with poor vision and coming out with outstanding vision. Well, thanks to breakthrough intraocular lenses (IOLs), this may not be so far-fetched. An IOL is an artificial lens placed in a person’s eye to restore vision after cataract surgery. Today, medicine is moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model and is entering […]