Answers to Your Urgent Care Questions
Urgent care is a type of medical care that is designed to provide quick, convenient, and affordable treatment for non-life-threatening medical conditions. It is a popular alternative to emergency room care, particularly for people who need medical attention outside of normal business hours or who do not have a primary care physician. Here are some […]
Helping Middle Class Families Manage The Cost of Insulin
Middle-class families are being devastated by the staggering cost of life-saving insulin. While the average person spends about $1,025 per year on medication, many people with diabetes who use insulin are often required by their health insurance plans to spend five times that amount on a treatment they must have.Today, six million Americans who depend […]
Insulin Production Of UNDBIO Supported By Sen Manchin And WV Officials
In a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on May 17, 2022, by Mitch Carmichael, the Secretary of State for Economic Development of West Virginia, and Yong Soo Jun, Chairman of UNDBIO, Inc. The State of West Virginia agreed to provide fiscal, tax, and other incentives to promote UNDBIO’s production of insulin in West Virginia. […]
Spreading the Word About Mayonnaise
Traditionally mayonnaise is thought of as something to spread on sandwiches or burgers. It turns out this creamy condiment has more uses and cooking appeal than you may have imagined. Now, more people are realizing its health-friendly ingredients and versatility as something other than a condiment. The Association for Dressings and Sauces points to the fact […]
Transforming Health Research on the High Plains
Ned Norman is a rancher. Maret Felzien is an English professor. And conventional wisdom says neither is likely to help healthcare research become more meaningful to patients and caregivers. But Norman and Felzien, and their rural community in eastern Colorado, are doing just that through the High Plains Research Network (HPRN), a partnership of rural hospitals, clinics […]
How Western Health Harnessed Frontline Ideas Through “Shark Tank”
Western Health, a health service provider in Australia, recently implemented a unique initiative to gather ideas from its frontline staff to improve patient care and hospital operations. The initiative was called “Shark Tank,” inspired by the popular TV show where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors. The Shark Tank initiative was […]
What Consumers Really Want From Urgent Care
Urgent care is a growing industry in the healthcare sector, providing an affordable and accessible alternative to emergency room visits. As more and more people turn to urgent care centers for their medical needs, it is important to understand what consumers really want from this type of healthcare. Here are some key factors that consumers […]
Helping Valley People Manage The Cost of Insulin
Middle-class families are being devastated by the staggering cost of life-saving insulin. While the average person spends about $1,025 per year on medication, many people with diabetes who use insulin are often required by their health insurance plans to spend five times that amount on a treatment they must have.Today, six million Americans who depend […]
How Service Line Leaders Should Envision The Future Of Health Care
The future of health care is rapidly evolving, and service line leaders must be prepared to envision and adapt to these changes. With the emergence of new technologies, shifting patient demographics, and changing reimbursement models, it is crucial for leaders to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the needs and expectations of patients, clinicians, […]
What Has (And Hasn’t) Changed About Data And Pop Health
Population health is a field that focuses on understanding and improving the health outcomes of entire populations, rather than just individuals. Data has always played a critical role in this field, providing insights into health trends, identifying risk factors for diseases, and informing public health policies and interventions. In recent years, however, there have been […]