Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study co-founders tell story on DVD — here’s an intro
The series of studies known as the ACE Studies have changed the way we view the impact of childhood traumas, such as growing up in an abusive home or being…
Achieving Health Equity in the Community, as well as, the Healthcare System
As we reach the final days of National Minority Health Month, one Healthcare Executive article recently caught my eye.&nbs As we reach the final days of National Minority Health Month,…
GlobalMed at ATA 2012 – Update
The advance team flew into San Jose this morning, and my first impression is I like San Jose. I thought the term, Silicon Valley, was a metaphor, but it is…
What You Don’t Know Will Kill You [Infographic]
You've probably heard of an automatic external defibrillator, and you may have even seen one attached to a wall like a fire extinguisher. But do you know what they are,…
I Don’t Really Want My $127 Medical Loss Ratio Rebate
Under the Affordable Care Act, health plans have to issue rebates to policyholders if they don’t spend at least 80 or 85 percent of premiums on medical costs. (The 80…
What is eHealth?
An animated journey through the exciting world of ehealth. eHealth is better healthcare and a healthier life through digital technology. An animated journey through the exciting world of ehealth. eHealth…
What’s In Your Energy Drink?: Infographic
Energy drink is a huge industry - $5.4 billion a year to be exact. The U.S. population is in love with them thinking it allows them to stay alert and…
Medicare Trustees Release Annual Report
This week the Board of Trustees for Medicare released their annual report on the financial operations and long-term outlook of the Medicare program, among others. The report offered the same…
The American Healthcare Crisis: Infographic
The cost of healthcare is outrageous - In 2011, U.S. healthcare expenditures amounted to $2.7 trillion which happens to be 17.7% of of our national GDP. This infographic shows the…
Distance Medicine Will Transform Medical Practice
Distance medicine technologies can be disruptive in the way physicians and other care givers interact with patients and with each other and can fundamentally change how patients are able to…
