Social Security Office Makes Overpayments in the Billions
The disability program of the Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a dire future, with estimates showing that starting in 2016 the SSA may only be able to pay out 80 percent…
Using Wireless Networks to Detect Falls In the Elderly
I have been personally interested in home care for the elderly ever since my Mother passed away from MSA and I got involved with the home care support for my…
Singing Doctor Doubles Use Of Asthma Treatment Protocols
Remember that catchy ‘90s song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by one-hit-wonder Deep Blue Something? You’ll probably never think of it the same way again after watching this video made by British…
Healthcare App ZocDoc Cracks A Top 100 List
(Editor's Note: Dan Munro writes for Forbes under the heading, "Healthcare Compass) (Editor's Note: Dan Munro writes for Forbes under the heading, "Healthcare Compass)For as long as I can remember…
Highmark’s Care Cost Estimator Looks Promising
Highmark Health Services, a big Blue Cross Blue Shield plan is rolling out its Care Cost Estimator, a transparency tool designed to get members to make cost-saving choices. The video…
State Insurance Exchange Blind Spots: The Unknown Risks and Unintended Consequences
October 1st marks the first ever public exchange open enrollment season. This means some of the speculation around consumer awareness and understanding, enrollment/uptake, premiums, and payer participation (not to mention…
What to Do About Childhood Obesity: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Nobody wants a fat child. Thin parents don’t, and fat parents don’t, especially those who suffered from fat-kid syndrome themselves. Even Michelle Obama weighs in on this topic. Yet nobody…
Heating Up in Healthcare Investing: Cost Transparency Firms Reel In $400M Since 2010
Originally published on MedCityNews.com. Originally published on MedCityNews.com.Some of the most prominent healthcare investors including New Atlantic Capital, HLM Venture Partners, Venrock and Cleveland Clinic have plowed some $400 million into price…
Attn, Healthcare Industry: SAS 70 is No Zombie
SAS 70 is never coming back. Unlike this zombie. Source: wikiHow SAS 70 is never coming back. Unlike this zombie. Source: wikiHowAlthough SAS 70 (Statement on Auditing Standards) has been…
