Healthbox Nashville Launches with 7 Fresh Digital Health Startups
Originally published on MedCityNews.com. The inaugural Healthbox Nashville program is under way, and there are some unique health IT companies in the mix. Originally published on MedCityNews.com. The inaugural Healthbox Nashville program…
A New Way to Manage Asthma and COPD
For people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions, keeping track of symptoms and medications is crucial for both patient and physician. For people with asthma,…
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…
