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How Virtual Primary Care Can Enrich Your Practice

HIT Consultant

Primary care has also benefited from virtualization of services. According to a study published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health , telehealth offered by primary care physicians rose from 5.3% before the pandemic to 46.2% to $186.10

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Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids

Briggs Healthcare

The February 10, 2022 Federal Register includes the announcement of the opening of a docket to obtain comment on the proposed clinical practice guideline, CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids—United States, 2022. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2022–0024.

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Health Disparities in America: JAMA Talks Structural Racism in U.S. Health Care

Health Populi

.” To solve the challenge of structural racism in American health care, the authors say, “there needs to be much more intensified and multifaceted approaches that by necessity will require a much larger and committed investment in research, training, clinic practice, and community engagement.” colonoscopy).

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From Evolution to Innovation, from Health Care to Health: How Health Plans With Collaborators Are Re-Defining the Industry

Health Populi

Health plans are designed to provide a range of medical services, preventive care, and financial protection against the costs of healthcare. Geisinger plans to open more clinics for primary care, senior care, and convenient/retail care. These trends began to take hold in the U.S.

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Training and Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 20-24, 2021

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Every September, on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging promotes National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Fall prevention is a team effort. It doesn’t stop there. It doesn’t stop there.

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22 Executive Digital Health Predictions to Watch in 2023

HIT Consultant

Racial Bias in AI Algorithms: Since AI is frequently used in healthcare, it needs to be used with a code of ethics to prevent bias. Patients prefer familiarity and personalized care, and research shows this can lead them to choose a provider of the same race or ethnic background. Nate Fox, co-founder and CTO, Ribbon Health.

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Regaining Smell After COVID: Promising Research From Essential Oils

American College of Healthcare Sciences

It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. Always consult with your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine. Learn more about Amanda and her aromatherapy experience online here. This article has not been reviewed by the FDA.