New Study Contradicts ‘Conclusion’ about Lab Studies
In the classic Woody Allen movie, “Annie Hall,” there’s a scene in which Woody and Diane Keaton are standing in a line to see a movie, and some guy behind them starts spouting off about…
HIPAA Hosting Q&A with a Certified HIPAA Practitioner & Security Specialist
We get a lot of questions from clients about HIPAA compliance and security. To help clear up any confusion, our Certified HIPAA Practitioner (CHP) and Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS)…
Personalized Prevention, Part III: Applying the Model to Obesity
Weight loss (or gain) = calories in minus calories out. Simple, right? Well actually, not as any person who has gained a few pounds and can’t shed them will attest. …
5 Buckets to Patient Engagement and the Role of HIT
What is patient engagement? What is patient engagement?Patient engagement is a connection between patient, caregiver and health care provider. A trusted relationship forms and mutual respect is fostered. Patients and…
Does Your Smartphone Know More About Your Health Than You Do?
Smartphones and tablets hold great promise as tools for patient engagement, which also means they’re well-stocked hunting grounds for advertisers. A New York Times article (As Smartphones Become Health Aids,…
Confidentiality
I remember when a data breach was big news. Now, it seems people are breaking into computer systems at least once a week, if not more frequently. In fact, healthcare bills…
What It’s Like to Be a Nurse: Infographic
What is it like to be a nurse? Where do nurses go to school? What is the ratio of male to femaie nurses? How much do nurses get paid? Where…
Vitamin E Supplements May be Hazardous to Bone Health
miracle in a bottle? miracle in a bottle?Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties. It is present in vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean), nuts (almonds, peanuts,…
Football, Safety, Health and Our Society
The NFL has received a lot of press and attention in the last few weeks: Peyton Manning signing with the Broncos, Tim Tebow being traded to the Jets and the…
The Week in Health Care
The indisputable focus in Washington, D.C., and across the country last week was on the Supreme Court of the United States’ much anticipated hearings on whether the Affordable Care Act…
