Tag: Wellness

HITECH stands for the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. This legislation became law on February 17, 2009, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It promotes the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology. This act represents one component of some of the most significant changes […]

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when calories are in total abundance and everyone is having some sort of holiday party or potluck dinner. You bring your favorite dish and hope that others are cooking healthy like you are trying to do. You know the days are coming when you’ll have […]

You may think that you know what your patients heard when you spoke to them, but in many cases you are only partially correct. Sometimes in healthcare, communication is like the childhood game of passing a message from one person to another by whispering in a person’s ear. I hope that you remember that game. […]

Orthopedic Job Outlook About 4% of all 650,000 physicians are specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery according to the Labor Dept.  More than half of the healthcare providers practicing orthopedics are general orthopedics, while eleven percent are spinal, ten% are sports medicine, and the remainder focus in other sub-specializationsof Orthopedics.  The primary issue is that as many […]

Would you believe the most over treated health symptom of all is … A fever? According to Dr. Mercola and many other health officials having a fever is not the big deal people think it is and in fact, allowing a fever to run its course has health and wellness benefits that are still going […]

Medical bridge insurance is a type of insurance that bridges the gaps that occurs in some traditional policies. It is a known fact that no insurance pays 100% unless the out-of-pocket limit has been met. If this happens, then you have already experienced some major medical bills. In some cases bridge insurance can eliminate the […]

If there has ever been a medical specialty that is in need of competent marketing consultation, a cohesive and long-term strategy, and effective practice growing tools, it is dermatology. The fact is, dermatology marketing takes a wealth of experience to achieve proper results. We have seen so many good dermatologists go down the same road […]

It’s said that like there is no ‘free lunch’, there are no easy answers, especially when it comes to health care. The recent radical changes in the healthcare industry have changed all the trends … the healthcare industry is emerging in a new shape, offering new opportunities and ushering in a new era. With the […]

Why Pursue Mental Health Integration? It is the right thing to do: The NCCBH vision statement provides the foundation for our work: We are committed to creating and sustaining healthy and secure communities, achieved through a system that holds the needs of consumers paramount, regardless of their ability to pay. Vital to this commitment is […]

A high level of cholesterol is a very serious problem and it increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease as well as stroke and heart attack. Diet high in fats, smoking, drinking and leading a sedentary lifestyle are the major factors for increase in cholesterol level. Low cholesterol foods are one of the natural […]