Health Officials Still Focused on COVID, Despite Rise in Opiod Epidemic
By Brad Bauer, Senior Vice President, Bamboo Health(MWW) – While COVID rightly remains a high priority for healthcare professionals, public officials, and the media, the pandemic has drawn attention away from the opioid epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that more than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses from April 2020 […]
Has Corona Virus Given A Boost to Telemedicine? Is it A Viable Alternative to Traditional Consultations?
With the outbreak of SARS Covid-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has instructed the governments to impose lockdown in the countries worldwide to reduce the spread of the Corona Virus. In this situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised the healthcare departments to introduce telemedicine services to treat the patients in this critical situation. […]
Allergies Could Be Causing Your Bad Breath
If you find that your sniffling, sneezing and runny eyes are accompanied by mouth odor, you’re not alone; seasonal allergies are associated with halitosis, or bad breath. Bad breath is caused by the same destructive bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease. They live in the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates consumed as food. In […]
What Is The Future Of The PBM Industry? Health Care Leaders Predict Disruption
The Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, and health care leaders predict further disruption in the future. The PBM industry plays a critical role in the U.S. health care system, serving as a middleman between drug manufacturers and health plans, negotiating prices, and managing prescription drug benefits for […]
Strategies for Successful Endocrine Oncology Program Development
Endocrine oncology is a field that deals with cancerous tumors in the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing hormones. The development of an endocrine oncology program requires careful planning and execution, as well as a clear understanding of the needs of patients and the healthcare system. In this article, we will discuss the strategies […]
A Dose of Knowledge About Medicine Safety This Cold Season
Cold and flu season is upon us. Americans catch approximately 1 billion colds per year, and as many as 20 percent get the flu. Seven in 10 people will reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to treat their coughs, stuffy noses and sniffles, and many of these medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the most common […]
How Glacier Bay Clinic Standardized Schedules To Improve Patient Access
Glacier Bay Clinic is a primary care clinic located in a remote area of Alaska. The clinic serves a large community, including many individuals who live in villages that are only accessible by boat or small plane. Due to the isolated location, it is often difficult for patients to access healthcare services. This was compounded […]
Telemedicine Strategic Plan Template
Telemedicine has become an essential tool in the delivery of healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to reach patients in remote locations and provides an effective way to manage chronic conditions, follow-up appointments, and reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. However, the implementation of a telemedicine program requires careful […]
Your Virtual Medicine Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the health care industry to adapt to a new reality. Telemedicine and virtual care have become critical components of delivering care to patients while minimizing the risk of exposure to the virus. Virtual medicine has become a necessity for many health care providers and it is likely to become a […]
Health Trend to Watch in 2018 – Personalized Medicine
When scientists first read the entire genetic code of a human being in 2003, the monumental achievement promised a new era in medicine. What diseases we get, and how we respond to drugs, depends in large part on our own individual genes. Knowing our own genetic code, therefore, makes it possible to design specific treatments […]