While hospital and other healthcare facilities do a wonderful job caring for millions of patients across America every year, often with very tight budgets and limited staff,…
Using science to refine athletic performance has been around almost as long as sports themselves. Coaches and trainers have always sought better techniques and training to improve…
In the world of oncology, there’s a common consensus that cancer rarely has a single cause. Instead, the majority of cancer forms emerge from a confluence of…
Drug use and addiction can happen anywhere in the U.S.; however, its prevalence varies dramatically. New reports are showing that addiction rates are climbing in some areas while…
Physician participation in social media is a health care imperative according to Dr. Kevin Pho, a practicing internist and the founder of KevinMD.com, a leading online health portal;…
When telemedicine first debuted, its primary goal was to reach patients in rural areas suffering from doctor shortages. Doctors could use Skype or another online video program…
Digital media has transformed marketing practices in just about every industry. Healthcare marketing has surprisingly been affected by the digital marketing revolution more than most other industries.…
Ten fingers and 10 toes. Many expecting parents will tell you that this is all they’re hoping for when asked if they would prefer a boy or…
Telehealth is a modern healthcare option that is attractive to both doctors and patients for many reasons. It’s cheaper and more convenient than traditional consultations and can…
Being in tune with our bodies is critically important. There are often signs when we aren't eating right, aren't exercising enough, or have an illness that needs…
There is no way around it, if you are a rural hospital then you represent one of the most endangered hospitals out there today.In fact, there are…
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Mobile messaging is changing communication in healthcare. For health professionals, mobile messaging is a fast and efficient way of managing workflows and coordinating care, while from a…
For decades, marijuana use has been a very controversial issue. Ever since former President Ronald Reagan launched his War on Drugs campaign, people have viewed marijuana use…
Q3 is in full swing and now is the time to look at what healthcare trends will bring us into 2017. Many payers are looking at current…
Advancements in healthcare have improved our understanding of diseases and how to treat them, but the largest determinants of our health are behavioral and environmental factors. Poor…
Whether you work as a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional, if you work in the medical field, you know a big part of the job involves…
The health and fitness-tracking craze has taken the world by storm. There’s something about the ability to monitor your distances, speeds, incline, calories burned and heart rate…
Untreated mental illness, such as depression, cost employers in America about $44 billion annually in lost workplace productivity. This is according to the University of Michigan Depression…
Imagine a world where sick patients can get a doctor’s care from the comfort of their living room and where physicians have the flexibility to set a…
Did you know that you can contribute to HealthWorks Collective? That’s right, HWC has an open call for contributors and is looking for new voices to join…
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