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Feb 05, 2020

What is the best way to identify your target market and pinpoint their pain points? Understand the industry changes impacting them most. In a recent webinar, Definitive Healthcare CEO Jason Krantz reviewed the 8 healthcare industry trends he believes will be most relevant this year—both for he...

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Jan 08, 2020

Healthcare organizations collect and store vast amounts of personal information, making them a major target for cyber-criminals. Healthcare breaches are especially serious because personal data can, in some cases, mean the difference between life and death. For example, says Carlisle, it could cause...

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Dec 05, 2019

With a wealth of information available anytime, consumers and patients take advantage of online resources both during initial research and ongoing care — researching health systems and services, reading physician reviews, and participating in online forums. This isn’t surprising, conside...

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Dec 04, 2019

The healthcare industry has made many advances over the last few decades, yet one area where innovation is severely lacking is organization-wide communications. One of the most crucial, foundational aspects of the industry that almost single-handedly allows care to happen in the first place happens ...

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Nov 21, 2019

Healthcare’s "new front door" is the first stop on a consumer’s care journey. Banging this door down means vying for a different kind of consumer relationship. This relationship starts well before the consumer’s initial primary care or doctor visit. It begins with the too...

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Nov 14, 2019

Healthcare field know how time-consuming it can be to balance providing quality service for better patient outcomes while sustaining an effective, streamlined administration for their employees. From rapidly changing compliance requirements to maintaining accurate workforce data and recruiting top-t...

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Nov 13, 2019

Open offices are often loud, chaotic, and full of distractions that keep your team from getting work done. That’s where we come in, with solutions that avert open office perils. Open offices are often loud, chaotic, and full of distractions that keep your team from getting work done. That&rsqu...

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Oct 17, 2019

Around the world, researchers are increasingly thinking smaller to solve some of the biggest problems in medicine. Though most biological processes happen at the nano level, it wasn’t until recently that new technological advancements helped in opening up the possibility of nanomedicine to hea...

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Oct 11, 2019

Mobile devices are playing a hugely significant role in the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. They are being used to revolutionize many aspects of healthcare from patient communications to professional training. This guide investigates some of the ways in which mobile health, or mHeal...

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Oct 09, 2019

Toluna used their global influencer community and QuickSurveys platform to survey more than 1000 consumers in the United States. View the full infographic to see what we found.

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Sep 26, 2019

The results of our 2019 survey on cloud computing in healthcare are now in! The findings include information on how to build a cloud strategy, what’s driving healthcare IT departments to move to the cloud, and how IT professionals learn cloud basics. With this data, we can see opportunities an...

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Sep 04, 2019

Cloud computing in healthcare is a strategy—not technology! Many healthcare organizations are now also embracing the full potential of cloud technology. Research by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) showed

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Aug 23, 2019

Healthcare insurance in the United States can often be a tricky matter with many not understanding the basic vocabulary and statistics behind it. Uninformed views of it can cause people to buy improper services for themselves. This infographic from United Systems and Software seeks to inform viewers...

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Aug 22, 2019

Where does the modern traveler come from? Where is s/he going? How does s/he get there? As the world grows ever-smaller, more and more people are traveling to a growing number of places each year. Increasingly, they’re getting there by leveraging digital tools. Savvy travel and hospitality bra...

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Aug 19, 2019

Big Chain Pharmacy versus Independent Pharmacy what's the difference? You will soon come to realize that the attention and care you receive when you are at an independent pharmacy compensates you for your prudent decision. “Teaming up with Uber Health is just the latest example of Benzer&r...

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Aug 14, 2019

If you want some insights into where the content marketing industry may be headed, it might just help to take a look at where it’s been. As we pointed out when CMI shared its History of Content Marketing infographic in 2012, brands have been telling their stories to audiences for hundreds of y...

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Aug 06, 2019

Will digital assistants prescribe medication, will smart algorithms diagnose patients with malignant lesions based on CT scans, while robot surgeons do the dirty work in the OR 20 years from now, ousting doctors completely?

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Jul 31, 2019

The infographic examines the state of healthcare data security in the cloud, how healthcare organizations plan to strengthen cloud security data as well as cloud security budgeting and other trends.

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Jul 30, 2019

Furthermore, from the past few years, the potential of AI (artificial intelligence) to revolutionize healthcare systems has been realized.

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Jul 24, 2019

The infographic shares recommendations for states, health plans, and providers seeking to partner to advance greater physical-behavioral health integration.

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Jul 17, 2019

Healthcare consumers are increasingly more willing to use modern approaches to healthcare delivery and services, from virtual care to emerging technologies, according to a new infographic by SutterHealthPlus. The infographic provides insight into how consumers would like to access the healthcare sys...

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Jul 15, 2019

Calculating ROI has become a requirement for any corporate investment, across all business functions. Gone are the days when B2B marketers could attribute their spend to “branding.” Today, they’re being forced to provide concrete spend-to-revenue analysis to justify their investmen...

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Jul 10, 2019

This infographic from Cardiac Rhythm explains early signs and symptoms of Heart Ischemia and necessary tips for a healthy heart. Acting quickly when you suspect a sudden heart infarction can help improve your chances for survival.

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Jul 09, 2019

The United States is at an important point on its path to legalizing medical and recreational marijuana. At the time of this post, 55 million American citizens report using cannabis. Thirty-four states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have approved comprehens...

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Jul 08, 2019

Does the organization have a valid and agreed-upon process of what its revenue engine looks like? Is the marketing function speaking the same language as the sales team? Or are they focusing only on the lead when sales is more interested in pre-qualified, early-stage opportunities? How can sales tea...

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Jul 08, 2019

The current generation of people are living longer compared to an older generation where healthcare and information on medication, treatment and diseases were hard to come by. Thanks to social media and the internet it is not the case today.

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Jul 08, 2019

The infographic examines 5 ways in which clinical mobile devices help to improve communication among care team members, accelerate patient response times and provide a more personal connection between clinicians and their patients.

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Jul 05, 2019

The global healthcare cloud computing market was recently valued at approximately $18 billion and is expected to generate around $61 billion USD by 2025, at a CAGR of around 18.7% between 2019 and 2025. Key factors driving this growth are the adoption of IoT, wearable devices, and big data analytics...

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Jul 04, 2019

Remote patient care and treatment through telemedicine provides healthcare organizations with the ability to increase patient-provider interaction at a lower overall cost of service at a rapid internet speed, according to a new infographic by Fitzemeyer & Tocci.The infographic highlights the opt...

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Jul 04, 2019

Infographics are one of the best ways inform the general public on health issues. Information presented in graphic form makes complex ideas fun to read and easy to remember. And with the help of drag-and-drop infographic design software, anyone can easily create professional looking infographics.

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Jul 03, 2019

Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and This infographic, from Communicate Health.

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Jul 03, 2019

The following infographic created by Accenture highlights the journey of connected health and how it aims to connect all key areas of healthcare delivery through the interoperability of information and technology.

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Jul 02, 2019

The decisions you make about Medicare today will effect the rest of your life. Just one mistake could cost you thousands over your lifetime. Let a Medicare expert help you make the right decisions.

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Jul 02, 2019

Digestible sensors? Artificial organs? Medical tricorders? Does any of these already exist, are their development in progress, or do they only appear in our imagination? The world of medical innovations is complex and diverse, full of promising technologies but also hype and marketing. Thats why we ...

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Jul 02, 2019

Digestible sensors? Artificial organs? Medical tricorders? Does any of these already exist, are their development in progress, or do they only appear in our imagination? The world of medical innovations is complex and diverse, full of promising technologies but also hype and marketing.

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Jul 01, 2019

Rural hospitals are essential to the health and economic well-being of the community, according to a new infographic by the American Hospital Association. The infographic examines challenges facing rural hospitals and communities and recommendations for federal policies and investments in rural comm...

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Jun 28, 2019

Aside from their ability to inject deep flavor into almost any meal, onions and garlic might also protect against cancer, according to a recent study.

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Jun 27, 2019

The AMCP HIT Gateway provides member only access to the most relevant health information technology resources for managed care pharmacy professionals. Through the HIT Gateway, AMCP members can review current HIT developments, find resources to support HIT efforts.

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Jun 26, 2019

Trends in the health and wellness industry can make or break businesses. Make sure your business knows what consumers are looking for this year. Put yourself in a position to catch the trend wave.

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Jun 25, 2019

Freelancers are more likely to vote for candidates who support their interests. In fact, having their issues addressed by their representatives is more important to freelancers than party loyalty. More than 72% said they’d be willing to cross party lines to support candidates that support free...

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Jun 25, 2019

The Avea comprehensive ventilator equips the clinician with tools to measure and minimize dead space by providing continuous feedback regarding ventilation and perfusion.

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Jun 24, 2019

If you’re in B2B marketing, I would challenge you to think outside the box and do things that no one else is doing. The higher you can stand, the smaller everyone else seems and the farther you can distance yourself from the competition to show: “Here’s exactly why you need to choo...

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Jun 24, 2019

Good dental hygeine determines a lot more than whether or not you will get to keep your teeth A healthy mouth impacts your entire well being from head to toe.Thats why one of the best investments you can make is in your own mouth. Insurance coverage for regular dental cleaning and care and the occas...

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Jun 22, 2019

Health care or healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals in allied health fields. Physicians and physician asso...

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Jun 21, 2019

High or raised blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure, 1 putting them under increased stress. ‘Normal’ blood pressure (BP) is defined as blood pressure of 120 mm Hg when the heart beats (systolic) and a bloo...

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Jun 21, 2019

Return to sport (RTS) is a dynamic process, during which practitioners must balance the risk that early reintegration to training/match-play increases reinjury risk with the benefit to the team of having key players available.1 Medical and performance staff must work together to formulate a plan con...

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Jun 21, 2019

With hospitals and acute-care facilities under increasing pressure to optimize the revenue cycle, BESLER and HIMSS Media conducted a new study to identify the biggest industry challenges and potential opportunities for improvement. The study included over 100 respondents employed in leadership roles...

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Jun 20, 2019

Changing healthcare models, groundbreaking advancements in the health technology sector, and shifting standards of patient care-they re all contributing to a new era of medicine. But arguably one of the biggest changes will be the faces that greet us at a clinic or hospital.Today s infographic from ...

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Jun 20, 2019

Your doctor will work to treat any complications of cirrhosis, including excess fluid in your body. a low-sodium diet and medication to prevent fluid buildup in the body may help control ascites and swelling. more-severe fluid buildup may require procedures to drain the fluid or surgery to relieve p...

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Jun 19, 2019

Physicians Online is reliable, easy-to-use and the most compliant sample ordering and distribution service of its kind an essential part of your multichannel marketing strategy.Thirty years ago we pioneered Canada’s first sampling service for physicians.Today, thanks to continuous investment, ...

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Jun 19, 2019

It is estimated that up to 30 percent of all healthcare offers no clinical value to patients, according to a new infographic by The Commonwealth Fund. The infographic explores the impact of healthcare overuse on patients, providers and the healthcare system as a whole.

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Jun 18, 2019

Data Breaches In the Healthcare Sector. Breaches are widely observed in the healthcare sector and can be caused by many different types of incidents, including credential-stealing malware, an insider who either purposefully or accidentally discloses patient data, or lost laptops or other devices.

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Jun 17, 2019

Symtoms of diabetes on a template infochart with text. List and recommendations. Isolated flat illustration on white backgroud. Cartoon characters vector image.

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Jun 16, 2019

Information graphics, visual representations of data known as infographics, keep the web going these days. Web users, with their diminishing attention spans, are inexorably drawn to these shiny, brightly coloured messages with small, relevant, clearly-displayed nuggets of information. Theyre straigh...

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Jun 15, 2019

Payers have become increasingly aware of the potential cost burden of multiple myeloma treatment over the past five The approvals of several high-cost biologics in increasingly early treatment lines Increased patient life expectancies resulting in extended treatment durations The surge in demand for...

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Jun 14, 2019

Healthcare Design serves an audience of architects, interior designers, hospital administrators, facility managers, engineers, and key members of the construction community as the premier source of insight, information, and inspiration for planning, designing, and constructing new or renovated healt...

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Jun 14, 2019

A visual presentation of information in the form of a chart, graph, or other image accompanied by minimal text, intended to give an easily understood overview, often of a complex subject. Feel free to share these infographics. Focus for Health strives to educate the public, medical professionals, an...

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Jun 14, 2019

Digital Health Solutions Expected to Save U.S. Healthcare System More Than $100 Billion. Digital healthcare solutions, such as software or internet-connected devices created for detection or treatment of medical indications, are creating a digital disruption in healthcare.

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Jun 12, 2019

The Global Coalition for Circulatory Health Global Coalition would like to acknowledge and thank all those who contributed to the writing, research, development, editing and design of this White Paper. We are especially indebted to the people living with circulatory diseases and to their families fo...

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Jun 12, 2019

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leadingcause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures)....

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Jun 11, 2019

Together, these can help decrease a person's risk of developing serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, which are among the leading causes ...

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Jun 11, 2019

This Visualizing Health Policy infographic looks at barriers to care experienced by women in the United States. Women incur greater health care costs than men, particularly during the reproductive years. Despite a lower uninsured rate than men (11% vs 14%), women are more likely to skip a recommende...

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Jun 11, 2019

The combined forces of industry consolidation, value-based compensation, regulatory changes, and a growing senior population have prompted new ways of thinking about population health.

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Jun 10, 2019

Type 1 Diabetes In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The body breaks down the carbohydrates you eat into blood glucose (also called blood sugar), which it uses for energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body.

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Jun 07, 2019

The promise of generics remains unfulfilled. Generic drug makers aren't helping themselves by having issues with I help the University of Utah hospital system manage its drugbudgets and medication use But the company with the expiring patent is not barred from launching an authorized generic.

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Jun 07, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed into law a bill in May to create standardized health plans on the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, the state’s insurance marketplace, starting on Jan. 1, 2021. Under the program Cascade Care, the Washington State Health Care Authority will contract unde...

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Jun 06, 2019

Attackers have increasingly begun targeting the healthcare industry with cyber-attacks. There is a high number of healthcare providers and patients affected in these attacks. Often leading to patient medical records being leaked on the black market or huge financial losses for providers.

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Jun 06, 2019

Did you know that poor sleep is one of the biggest contributors of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other conditions? During sleep, our body works to restore energy, increase blood supply, repair blood pressure, and relax the muscles. This means that when you are not getting enough sleep, yo...

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May 31, 2019

Early diagnosis of lung cancer is linked to achieving better outcomes for patients, and improving rate of survival1 . Over the last twenty years significant technological advances, developments in research and evolutions in specialised care have had a significant improvement to both the diagnosis of...

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May 29, 2019

Remote patient care and treatment through telemedicine provides healthcare organizations with the ability to increase patient-provider interaction at a lower overall cost of service at a rapid internet speed. The following infographic highlight the optimal setting of telemedicine and the benefits fo...

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May 29, 2019

Infographics are images that are used to describe complex data in a visually appealing and easy to understand way. The Communicable Disease Control and Prevention Bureau has developed a series of infographics to provide a different perspective of disease statistics in Montana. New infographics are a...

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May 28, 2019

Discrimination, including rape and early marriage, prevents women and girls from being able to adequately protect themselves from HIV. Sometimes gender inequality is entrenched in a country’s laws. Women and girls face unequal access to their rights in many contexts and lack the freedom to mak...

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May 27, 2019

Lymphoma occurs when lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell found in lymph nodes, grow and multiply uncontrollably and cause swelling of the lymph nodes.

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May 24, 2019

These are basic original Medicare costs. For more specific information, contact a licensed agent with HealthMarkets. $1,364 deductible for each benefit period. $0 coinsurance for each benefit period $341 coinsurance per day of each benefit period $682 coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day&...

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May 21, 2019

Physicians using ehrs that net meaningful use criteria reported that EHR use: With 2 or more years of ehr experience were most likely to report clinical benefits across all 10 measures 0000600000 enhanced overall patient care. The majority of physicians reported EHR use: helped access a patient'...

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May 08, 2019

Home health care is a system of care provided by skilled practitioners to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician. Home health care services include nursing care; physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy; and medical social services.1 The goals of home health care servi...

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May 08, 2019

Over 1.3 million or 5% of Canadians aged 15 years and over have a hearing disability.35 percent of Canadians with a hearing disability also have a seeing disability.319,000 Canadians with a hearing disability do not use a hearing aid or cochlear implant but need them. Of these, 66% say it is because...

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May 05, 2019

Your behaviors during the day, and especially before bedtime, can have a major impact on your sleep. They can promote healthy sleep or contribute to sleeplessness. Your daily routines what you eat and drink, the medications you take, how you schedule your days and how you choose to spend your evenin...

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May 03, 2019

Infographics are an innovative and engaging method of visually communicating information in a colourful and concise manner. Healthcare professionals already use infographics to communicate medical information to their patients.

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May 02, 2019

Statistics Canada conducted the National Cannabis Survey every three months throughout 2018, and continues to do so in 2019. These data are about Canadians, 15 and older, and re¬flect their cannabis use and related behaviours in the past three months.

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Apr 25, 2019

Achieving clinical results is the factor most likely to drive medical product decision making and supply chain goals for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Over the next year, one-third of ASCs plan to expand, and the most commonly added new service is ear, nose, and throat surgery.

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Apr 10, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI), combined with deep learning, has the vast opportunity to quickly sort through data and provide insights that can be used to automate tasks and make faster decisions than ever before, which is especially impactful in the healthcare industry, where these capabilities are ...

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Apr 09, 2019

Extreme heat involves high temperatures and can pose health risks. Over the next 30 years, the number of extremely hot days in a year is expected to more than double in some parts of Canada. Older adults may be faced with compounding factors that could put them at increased risk during extreme heat ...

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Apr 08, 2019

The expansion of data across healthcare organizations is making analytics even more crucial when it comes to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and managing revenue cycles. The most successful healthcare organizations have been able to democratize their data and analytics to provide more co...

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Apr 05, 2019

Big tech, artificial intelligence, cost takeout, the 2020 presidential race, pharma, and tomorrow’s “new front door” are among the trends expected to impact the healthcare industry in 2019, according to a new infographic by Oliver Wyman. The infographic explores these trends and th...

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Apr 03, 2019

As the public discourse continues to focus on the high cost of healthcare, an increasing number of payers and healthcare organizations are turning to ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). In fact, Lyft reports that nearly one-third of its passeng...

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Apr 01, 2019

To receive funding for serving high-risk patient populations, healthcare payers must prove their population risk scores, according to a new infographic by Change Healthcare LLC. The infographic examines how artificial intelligence improves a healthcare organization’s ability to risk score a pa...

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Mar 29, 2019

Most of the nation’s hospital and acute-care facility leaders believe revenue cycle solutions are optimized for coding and audits, according to a new infographic by BESLER. The infographic examines the three biggest revenue cycle challenges, barriers to better revenue integrity and the stage w...

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Mar 27, 2019

What are the latest changes in the healthcare industry? Those who are operating within the healthcare domain are already anticipating industry innovations in this sector. Here, you can navigate through the recent healthcare industry trends & changes and prepare for them

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Mar 26, 2019

Imagine being a patient in the early 19th century, when all ailments were considered “humors” to be ejected from the body. To restore balance, various techniques such as diets, natural herbs, or bloodletting with leeches were used – the only “technology” available at th...

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Mar 26, 2019

Right now, theres about $400 billion of healthcare construction underway around the world. This includes everything from cutting edge hospitals to groundbreaking research campuses and from telehealth centers to small specialty clinics. Whether youre part of the building team breaking ground on your ...

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Mar 25, 2019

Is gamification a solution for hospital tech teams Daniel Angelucci, DXC Technology CTO Asia, tells the story of one hospital that has started using its enterprise social media platform to address maintenance problems. Watch how using technology in innovative new ways to quickly solve maintenance is...

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Mar 25, 2019

Sharing of healthcare user data by medicine-related apps is routine but far from transparent, according to a new infographic by the University of Sydney. The infographic examines how health data is shared.

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Mar 22, 2019

Healthcare organizations continue to have the highest breach-related costs of any industry at $408 per stolen record, according to a new infographic by Keyfactor. The infographic examines trends surrounding healthcare data breaches, Internet of Medical Technology and emerging technology.

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Mar 22, 2019

Managing denials and collecting patient payments are the two most significant operational challenges faced by hospitals. Heading into 2019 and thinking about your hospital's financial priorities, what are the biggest Revenue Cycle challenges for your hospital? Days in A/R is the most frequently ...

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Mar 20, 2019

Increasing competition, lower margins and a need for scale are continuing to drive hospital merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, according to a new infographic by Agiliti. The infographic looks at three ways hospitals can improve post M&A integrations and outcomes.

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Mar 15, 2019

UW Medicine Healthcare has launched a number of initiatives to further its organizational goal of providing high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ability, according to a new infographic by UW Medicine.The infograp...

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Mar 14, 2019

While we compile detailed data on hospitals in Mexico, including the ones that are best equipped and the top surgical procedures performed in these hospitals, it’s also helpful to look at other aspects of the country’s healthcare picture.

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Mar 13, 2019

Healthcare providers are preparing to increase adoption of clinical business intelligence solutions and technologies. In addition, insurers are expected to invest in interoperability solutions in preparation for the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Info...

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Mar 11, 2019

Community health workers are frontline public health outreach workers who have a strong connection to the communities they serve, with an in-depth understanding of their experiences, culture, language, or needs, according to a new infographic by the Connecticut Health Foundation. The infographic exa...

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Mar 09, 2019

The amount of medical data generated is rising astronomically.

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Mar 08, 2019

There were some 57 million Americans enrolled in Medicare in 2016—with the majority (68 percent) still enrolled in the traditional Medicare fee-for-service program, according to a new infographic by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The infographic examines Medicare demographic d...

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Mar 04, 2019

Teamwork has become crucial in contemporary healthcare and the reasons are multiple. Clinical care is becoming more complex and specialized, forcing medical staffs to attempt complicated health services and quickly learn new methods. Aging populations, the increase of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

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Mar 04, 2019

The healthcare revenue cycle is made up of several important steps that all work together to increase cash flow within a medical practice, according to a new infographic by White Plume. The infographic examines the healthcare revenue cycle steps as well as trends in healthcare payments.

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Feb 28, 2019

Anyone in a healthcare organization can find themselves targeted through phishing and business email compromise (BEC) — some of the industry’s most pervasive and damaging cyber threats. As our new infographic shows, many employees aren’t prepared to protect against these attacks, w...

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Feb 27, 2019

Today’s infographic from the Online Medical Care highlights healthcare areas where tech is breaking barriers. Here are five ways that technology is impacting the sector, ranging from AI to nanomedicine.

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Feb 25, 2019

Fines levied by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights for a HIPAA violation can reach up to $50,000 per violation, according to a new infographic by Accellion. The infographic provides five sure fire ways to draw a HIPAA violation.

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Feb 22, 2019

Juggling medications can be overwhelming for people with complex needs — individuals who often struggle with low health literacy, unstable housing, isolation, and other unmet issues. This population is often prescribed multiple medications from numerous providers taken on different schedules w...

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Feb 21, 2019

Looking back on how the industry has progressed over the last two decades, US healthcare now comprises 18 percent of total gross domestic product, up 13 percent from twenty years ago. The composition of that spending has remained (remarkably) stable since 1960, with 38 percent to hospitals, 23 perce...

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Feb 20, 2019

Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) has become a top priority for public and private healthcare institutions, according to a new infographic by BCBS ProgressHealth. The infographic examines how Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans are addressing SDOH.

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Feb 18, 2019

Four out of five physicians have experienced a cybersecurity attack, according to a new infographic by Liquid Technology Inc. The infographic details the numbers behind the top healthcare cybersecurity threats.

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Feb 18, 2019

The 2019 Healthcare Leadership Intelligence Survey reveals the demand for experienced healthcare executives has never been higher as organizations seek leaders who can navigate a wide range of challenges. Many executives are viewing these challenges as opportunities to display strong leadership and ...

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Feb 15, 2019

The rapid innovation in the use of wearables in healthcare and fitness is driving a clear shift from episodic to continuous healthcare. In this infographic, we take a look at some of the most promising and value-driven innovations in the domain of IoT-powered wearables for healthcare and fitness.

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Feb 13, 2019

Public and private health plans, managed Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) states, and Medicare FFS voluntarily participated in a national effort to measure the use of Alternative Payment Models (APMs) as well as progress toward the Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network’s (LAN) goal o...

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Feb 12, 2019

Healthcare systems face multiple challenges, including ageing populations, evolving healthcare needs and rising costs. We provide tailored end-to-end analytics solutions, allowing healthcare providers to inject ongoing intelligence into key processes to improve patients’ access to high-quality...

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Feb 11, 2019

Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the patient experience, along with business outcomes, according to a new infographic by DataRobot, Inc. The infographic shows common use cases for AI implemented by medical and research facilities to: improve ...

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Feb 08, 2019

Given the huge potential of artificial intelligence (Al), it is transforming the healthcare industry, performing human tasks more efficiently, more quickly, and at a lower cost, according to a new infographic by Cognilytica. The infographic identifies 9 ways in which AI is transforming healthcare.

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Feb 06, 2019

Interest in the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) has grown exponentially as governments and other payers grapple with how to provide the best possible health outcomes at affordable costs, according to a new infographic by ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economic...

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Feb 05, 2019

A recent report by CB Insights shows that healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) startups have raised $4.3 billion since 2013, topping all other industries. Kolabtree, the online platform for freelance scientists, has released an infographic highlighting startups that have developed innovative AI-a...

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Feb 04, 2019

Beyond 2019, we expect the convergence of the health and life sciences supply chains only to quicken, as consumer-centric disruption continues. The result will ultimately be Shared Care, Shared Value. Here are our top predictions for developments in 2025 and beyond that will help entities break down...

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Feb 01, 2019

There was an 18.5 percent increase in drug spending from 2015 to 2017, according to a new infographic by the American Hospital Association. The infographic examines prescription drug spending and the impact on hospitals and patients.

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Jan 30, 2019

Healthcare industry leaders believe in the potential of blockchain and are more than willing to execute this technology to transform healthcare, according to a new infographic by TechJini. The infographic provides a business case for blockchain in healthcare through a series of use applications.

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Jan 27, 2019

An electronic health record, or EHR, contains the patient’s name, date of birth, and social security number. It also contains the names of the patient’s employers, dependents, and more. Considering the increasing number of healthcare data breaches, blockchain technology that enables pati...

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Jan 25, 2019

Healthcare investments in gyms and fitness centers may extend healthcare stakeholders’ reach beyond the pharmacy, clinic, or doctor’s office, into a setting where consumers are far more likely to independently manage and improve their physical fitness and well-being, according to a new i...

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Jan 22, 2019

As patients are bombarded with more choice and information than ever, the burdened health system seems to lack the appropriate support to manage increasing demands for personalized and convenient care. Today’s infographic comes to us from Publicis Health, and it demonstrates how electronic hea...

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Jan 21, 2019

Healthcare leaders should strategically distribute work among different care team members to enrich the end-to-end care experience of patients, according to a new infographic by Innovaccer. The infographic examines patient engagement trends and the impact of patient engagement on care quality.

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Jan 18, 2019

Trying to manage a physician practice while keeping patients, staff, and physicians happy is challenging, according to a new infographic by Change Healthcare. The infographic examines how practices can improve efficiency both pre- and post-visit.

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Jan 17, 2019

Do you really know what your patients want from their healthcare payments experience? We talk to a lot of providers about their patients’ payment preferences and it turns out there are a lot of myths circulating in the industry. When you look at the data, it’s easy to put together a clea...

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Jan 16, 2019

Consumer adoption of digital health services is blowing up and demand is unlikely to wane in the near future, according to a new Accenture study. The results from a survey of 2,301 consumers demonstrate that not only are consumers already using multiple tools to manage their health, they’re al...

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Jan 16, 2019

The modern patient’s healthcare journey is made up of seven distinct phases, according to a new infographic by Stericycle Communication Solutions. The infographic dives into how to capitalize on opportunities to enhance engagement throughout each phase—and to avoid the very real risks th...

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Jan 11, 2019

The United States spends more on healthcare than any other industrialized nation, and much of that spending is concentrated on a small percentage of individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs, according to a new infographic by the Center for Health Care Strategies. The infographi...

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Jan 09, 2019

Housing affordability is a social determinant of health. A lack of affordable housing contributes to housing instability and homelessness, both of which are strong predictors of higher healthcare costs and poor health outcomes, according to a new infographic by the State Health Access Data Assistanc...

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Jan 07, 2019

Reaching electronic medical record (EMR) interoperability in healthcare begins with selecting the right data to share, according to a new infographic by HULFT. The infographic illustrates the key players healthcare organizations should include on a healthcare data task force team to ensure that the ...

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Jan 07, 2019

Big changes are coming to the neuropathic pain market – are you prepared? Take a look at the projected neuropathic pain drug sales for the US, Japan, and five EU nations with the latest infographic from Datamonitor Healthcare.

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Dec 31, 2018

Newcomers are eroding market share nearly 1/3 of customers rely on insurtech solutions either exclusively or combined with an established insurance company. 20% of payer revenues are at risk to insurtech companies. Nontraditional new entrants are seeking economies of scale to transform the insurance...

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Dec 28, 2018

The need to partner with other sectors such as employment, housing, education, and transportation to address the social determinants of health, and with new sectors such as retail, banking, and technology giants to improve data and platform interoperability.

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Dec 21, 2018

Dental laboratories are filled with appliances, tools and equipment. These products help create basic dentistry products such as crown and fillings to more advanced appliances like bridges. This infographic by LOC Scientific gives great information about what goes into a dental lab but also excellen...

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Dec 19, 2018

There are several structural, downward pressures on providers’ margins, according to a new infographic by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause. The infographic examines these nine factors as well as how providers can respond to these impacts.

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Dec 19, 2018

The growth of telehealth is being driven by younger consumers who bring heightened expectations for technology solutions to the patient experience. A 2018 HIMSS Analytics industry study on patient experience reveals hospital and health system leaders agree that telehealth is important, but feel unpr...

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Dec 17, 2018

As price transparency becomes essential to a patient’s experience, it’s important to understand why it matters to patients, and the impact it can have to a hospital’s bottom line, according to a new infographic by TransUnion LLC. The infographic examines patients’ perspective...

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Dec 17, 2018

The artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare market is expected reach $6.6 billion by 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40 percent over the next five years, according to a report from Accenture. AI in health represents a collection of multiple technologies enabling machines t...

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Dec 15, 2018

The good news new products offered by insurance and finanival companies may increase your option.we discuss 4 option for paying for long term care exxpenses and how to weight the pros and cons for your partivular situation

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Dec 10, 2018

Over the past 18 years, our healthcare financing and delivery systems have quietly evolved in ways that seem to be producing consistent, long-term reductions in expenditure growth rates. But for a typical family of four insured through an employer PPO plan, healthcare costs still stand at $28,166. B...

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Dec 10, 2018

Climbing stairs, running and jumping doesn’t seem like much of a task until you have broken a bone or sprained your ankle. Similarly, clear vision is often taken for granted by many of us until our vision isn’t as crystal clear as we remember and minor details start turning hazy. Most pe...

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Dec 05, 2018

A heart attack or Myocardial Infarction occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. It can be fatal, but treatment has improved dramatically over the years. This infographic from Cardiac Rhythm explains early signs & symptoms of Heart Ischemia and necessary tips for a healthy heart. A...

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Dec 05, 2018

As the largest generation in United States history, millennia’s impact on the healthcare industry will be radically different than older generations, according to a new infographic by athenahealth, Inc. The infographic provides five facts about millennial patients.

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Dec 03, 2018

Tying healthcare payments to the achievement of pre-specified goals better align healthcare spending with desired clinical outcomes, according to a new infographic by the University of Michigan V-BID Center. The infographic provides examples of outcomes-based contracts as well as key elements of out...

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Dec 02, 2018

The survey, Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in the Healthcare Industry, explored the biggest safety concerns for personnel at healthcare organizations throughout the U.S., as well as how often they practice drills and communicate with certain personnel.

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Nov 30, 2018

Health insurance premiums are steadily rising. Premiums grew 2.7% annually from 2008-151. Global Health Expenditure Database, World Health Organization. Global Medical Trend Rates report 2018, Aon Hewitt. Net annual medical trend rate refers to anticipated percentage increase in medical plan unit co...

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Nov 30, 2018

The world of medicine is continually impacted by updates in technology, new scientific research, and healthcare reform initiatives, according to a new infographic by docwire. The infographic examines four future trends that are impacting the healthcare industry.

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Nov 28, 2018

Clinical integration plays a key role in the creation of meaningful connections and collaboration within the healthcare sector, according to a new infographic by Regis College. The infographic examines the benefits of clinical integration and conditions that benefit from integrated care.

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Nov 28, 2018

Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been an important topic in business and organizational leadership for decades. It’s equally important in the health care business. Health care administrators can develop their own EQ skills, and they can also promote EQ in their organizations via employee traini...

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Nov 26, 2018

Featuring digital services such as real-time patient monitoring, real-time patient chat, and interactive online portals, telehealth technology is actively revolutionizing the healthcare system, making it more efficient for patients and care providers as well as administrators and insurance companies...

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Nov 21, 2018

As healthcare moves from fee for service to fee for value, health systems need to help their physicians maintain relationships with a broad range of patients. This means getting patients through the door and helping providers work efficiently. Learn the best practices that will optimize your patient...

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Nov 21, 2018

Poorly coordinated care transitions from hospitals to other care settings contribute to avoidable healthcare costs, according to a new infographic by Cureatr. The infographic examines six best practices for improving care transitions.

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Nov 20, 2018

Although most people initially acquire them from medical professionals, prescription drugs can be the most dangerous substances to abuse. For example, more than 46 people died per day in 2016 due to opioid-related overdoses. Learn the facts about prescription drugs so you can better understand how t...

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Nov 19, 2018

The challenges of serious illness are compounded when there are cross-cultural issues at play, according to a new infographic by Quality Interactions. The infographic examines the essential questions to ask patients to foster culturally-sensitive healthcare that improves patient adherence and health...

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Nov 16, 2018

Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life. Keeping diabetes under control helps to prevent heart, nerve, and foot problems. This informative Infographic by InfoGraphic Design Team illustrates the symptoms, types, statistics, prevention and behavior of people towards Diabetes.

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Nov 12, 2018

Community-based healthcare made great advances toward improving health within given geographies. Now, leading healthcare practitioners are moving beyond a place to think in terms of special groups of people, or populations, according to a new infographic by work. The infographic highlights five key ...

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Nov 08, 2018

The following infographic from Konscious Keto defines the Keto Diet and the effects it has on your body. Learn how you lose weight quickly and why you’ll never be hungry when on this diet. Also discover some of the benefits of the keto diet such as longer-lasting energy and enhanced focus.

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Nov 07, 2018

The high-speed networks used by healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly complex. Multiple devices are linked across a variety of network technologies, protocols, and topologies. With this complexity comes risk, according to a new infographic by Senetas. The infographic examines the health...

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Nov 06, 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has extended its reach across the healthcare ecosystem, including drug development, diagnostics, care management, physician tools, and medication management. AI is a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior and the capability of a ma...

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Nov 05, 2018

Hospital-based health systems face a tremendous deal of pressure just to sustain current performance levels, according to a new infographic by Oliver Wyman. The infographic examines how healthcare organizations are innovating to bridge the gap between where the industry sits today and a differentiat...

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Oct 31, 2018

The path to medication adherence is filled with roadblocks, according to a new infographic by Health Dialog. For healthcare organizations to navigate successfully, they need to focus on fostering long-lasting behavior change through personalized, meaningful engagement with high-risk and difficult-to...

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Oct 29, 2018

Many healthcare organizations are drowning in the medical and consumer data flood. According to research by IDC Health Insights, hospitals rank analytics as the top driver for new IT spending. The data and analytics pressures prevalent in healthcare make the industry unique, according to a new infog...

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Oct 22, 2018

Hospital labs say staffing will be their leading challenge over the next year, and that inadequate staffing is having a significant impact on their staff operations, according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic examines additional trends impacting h...

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Oct 19, 2018

Healthcare enterprises are increasingly unleashing the power of intelligent technologies, using them to deliver personalized, efficient and informed care, according to a new infographic by Accenture. The infographic examines five trends that demonstrate the potential for healthcare to apply emerging...

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Oct 17, 2018

Individuals with an advanced degree are more likely to have health insurance than those with less than a high school degree, according to a new infographic by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The infographic also examines how ...

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Oct 16, 2018

Healthcare will benefit massively from the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which could help to optimize care, give patients more tailored treatment, and reduce readmission rates, but there are significant barriers to its adoption that have yet to be resolved. This infographic created by PodM2M set...

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Oct 16, 2018

Hospital and acute-care facility sta¬ view clinical decision support (CDS) tools as a chief ingredient in improving patient care. That’s according to a recent survey of clinicians and healthcare IT and business professionals conducted by HIMSS Media.* Among those investing in best-of-breed...

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Oct 12, 2018

Gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, and celiac disease have become common terms, especially in recent years. A gluten-free diet can have many health benefits, not only for those with celiac disease. Learn some of the main health benefits of going gluten free here.

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Oct 12, 2018

The digital age is no longer about just the product—it’s equally about the customer experience, according to a new infographic by Publicis Health. The infographic explores the shift occurring in the healthcare space to a new outcome-based economy that is powered by an increasingly digita...

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Oct 09, 2018

The health care industry still has a big paper problem. According to one report, faxes account for almost 75 percent of all medical communication. One way to address this problem is to make it easier for providers to electronically attach supporting medical documentation with healthcare transactions...

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Oct 05, 2018

The following infographic presents a summary of ideas from Dr. Marty Makary's recent keynote address at the 2018 Fall Clinical Meeting in Chicago, hosted by the Alliance of Community Health Plans. Marty, Professor of Surgery and Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins Medicine, is also Adv...

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Oct 05, 2018

According to a 2018 survey of health care business and IT leaders conducted by HIMSS Media on behalf of Center for Connected Medicine, hospitals and health systems are pursuing predictive analytics to transform patient care, but face difficulty predicting future outcomes due to challenges with inter...

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Oct 04, 2018

Healthcare is undergoing digital transformation, and now there are no doubts about it: technology has become its integral part, conquering more and more aspects of patient interaction, R&D and clinical trials. The most frequent word that you will now hear when it comes to healthcare digitalizati...

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Oct 04, 2018

The shift to value-based payment is a slow one, with most health plans not yet making the transition to risk, according to a new infographic by HealthScape Advisors. The infographic examines the percentage of plans in upside and downside risk contracts, the impact of health plan sponsor on risk cont...

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Oct 03, 2018

Resource allocation methods use mathematical optimization techniques to identify the allocation of healthcare dollars between a set of alternatives, according to a new infographic by RTI Health Solutions. The infographic examines how different players in the public health and health care system bene...

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Oct 01, 2018

Healthcare consumers are relying more on online ratings and review sites to make informed healthcare decisions, according to a new infographic by Binary Fountain, Inc. The infographic examines consumer comfort levels with sharing healthcare experiences online, the growing dependence on online rating...

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Sep 28, 2018

The challenges healthcare administrators face requiring a unique set of leadership skills. Administrators who empower their teams also empower their whole organization, giving everyone the opportunity to work together to achieve goals and provide high-quality health care, according to a new infograp...

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Sep 26, 2018

As technology continues to advance, healthcare data security is becoming a great paradox where data breaches are quite commonplace. Blockchain technology is a promising solution to healthcare cybersecurity, according to a new infographic by Duquesne University. The infographic provides an overview o...

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Sep 20, 2018

This infographic created by a Non-Profit Addiction Rehab Directory. aims to provide information on addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Addiction is a disease that drug and alcohol rehab can help you overcome. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, NIDA, young people have the highest ...

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Sep 19, 2018

Congress is expected to pass appropriations bills within the next week that provide meaningful funding increases to HHS budgets over both last year and the President’s FY19 Budget Request. In the following publication, we provide a snapshot of how major OpDivs are expected to fare and highligh...

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Sep 10, 2018

Normal attrition rates for physician practices range between 10 percent and 30 percent, according to a new infographic by Solutionreach, Inc. The infographic looks at why patients leave practices and strategies to overcome patient attrition.

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Sep 03, 2018

Amid a looming shortage of experienced RNs, hospitals are spending billions on creative strategies to attract and keep qualified staff. At the same time, the nursing industry has one of the highest turnover rates—especially among new hires, according to a new infographic by nurse grad. The inf...

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Aug 31, 2018

Publishing physician ratings and reviews not only provide consumers with the information they seek, it supports choice and can help build loyalty and keep patients in the system, according to a new infographic by Press Ganey. The infographic examines what drives healthcare consumer loyalty and how p...

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Aug 29, 2018

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a new “Pathways to Success” rule to increase the financial risk doctors and hospitals participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program take on to increase accountability of health care quality and spending for patients, acco...

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Aug 27, 2018

Most health systems plan to expand in 2018, with physician offices and hospitals being the leading targets for acquisition. Many organizations are seeking to align supply chain between their new and existing care facilities to reduce costs, but find alignment challenging as supply needs can be very ...

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Aug 24, 2018

Attention to high-impact healthcare-associated infections can help you get out of the bottom quartile penalty box, according to a new infographic by 3M. The infographic examines the relative rate of impact on the 2018 penalties for six healthcare-associated infections.

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Aug 22, 2018

Using data analytics, healthcare providers can take charge of the information from multiple sources and convert it into meaningful insights that can lead to timely and strategic decisions, according to a new infographic by Snuvik Technologies. The infographic looks at how data sources can help deliv...

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Aug 20, 2018

Even as the Internet of Things (IoT) healthcare market is expected to grow from $41 billion in 2017 to $158 billion in 2022, the industry still faces several digital healthcare challenges, according to a new infographic by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. The infographic details the four healthcare major ...

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Aug 17, 2018

Malnutrition is pervasive, but often under-diagnosed, a condition in the United States. This prevalence is exacerbated among those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and gastrointestinal, pulmonary, heart, and chronic kidney disease and their treatments can result in changes in nutrient...

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Aug 15, 2018

The majority of health system executives surveyed report that electronic health records (EHRs) alone are not delivering the data solutions needed to succeed with value-based care contracts, according to a new infographic by Philips Wellcentive. The infographic examines the top-rated technology chall...

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Aug 15, 2018

Medication History for Populations from Cureatr Meds 360º provides timely and accurate dispensed medication data for at-risk patient populations. This enables healthcare providers to better manage high-risk groups to reduce readmissions and CMS penalties, maximize reimbursements and ultimately ...

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Aug 13, 2018

As healthcare organizations move from fee-for-service to value-based care, telehealth can enable the delivery of medicine at every point in the care continuum, according to a new infographic by InTouch Health. The infographic provides a roadmap to help navigate the telehealth landscape.

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Aug 10, 2018

Healthcare organizations need to align their infrastructure process and business models, according to a new infographic by Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates, Inc. The infographic drills down on how healthcare organizations spend their capital and key goals for good infrastructure options.

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Aug 08, 2018

When patient lives are at stake, every connection matter. Evolving technologies enable healthcare innovation—unless an underperforming network slows progress. These healthcare technology shifts may affect your network in the future, according to a new infographic by Spectrum Enterprise. The in...

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Aug 06, 2018

The amount of medical data generated each year is rising astronomically. Understanding how to connect that data for new growth opportunities, greater efficiency and better serving consumer needs is a pressing challenge for healthcare organizations, according to a new infographic by Publicis Health. ...

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Aug 03, 2018

With (on average) 20 Medicare plans to choose from, consumers have high expectations and little patience for friction in health plan interactions, according to a new infographic by NTT DATA. The infographic examines the leaders and the laggards in the online shopping process for Medicare Advantage o...

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Jul 27, 2018

As telehealth continues to expand each year, current and prospective adopters face an array of challenges, according to a new infographic by URAC. The infographic examines these challenges, as well as success factors.

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Jul 25, 2018

Healthcare leaders have sought to improve health care quality, delivery, efficiency, and customer service by using organizational change as a mechanism for success, according to a new infographic by Optimum Healthcare IT. The infographic examines the three key steps that can lead to change success f...

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Jul 23, 2018

From personalized medicine to CRISPR gene editing, artificial intelligence (AI) has a revolutionary part to play in tackling healthcare industry challenges, according to a new infographic by AI Business. The infographic examines the potential for AI to improve health care services and reduce costs.

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Jul 19, 2018

Make sure documentation is available in the most common languages spoken in your community and a translator is accessible to assist with other languages. Address Language and Literacy Your electronic health record (EHR) software may include a patient intake module or you may have the option of addin...

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Jul 18, 2018

Healthcare staffing remains a problem for hospitals. Thirty-one percent of hospitals cannot find enough candidates to fill open positions. Only slightly more than 25 percent of leadership positions are being filled within three months. Medium and large hospitals spend between $10,000 and $30,000 to ...

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Jul 17, 2018

Angiogenesis is a vital process that occurs during normal development, growth, and wound healing. However, it is also implicated in the growth of cancer, through the tumor’s ability to release chemical signals that stimulate angiogenesis.

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Jul 16, 2018

The United States spends more, both per capita and as a percent of GDP, on healthcare than any other country, yet fails to achieve commensurate health outcomes. One reason for this discrepancy between health spending and outcomes is the significant amount—upwards of $200 billion per year&mdash...

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Jul 13, 2018

Focus on performing well in the CMS Five-Star Quality program has become a business imperative for skilled nursing facilities—it’s essential to keeping occupancy rates up, according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic examines how skilled...

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Jul 12, 2018

Disruptive technologies are advancing healthcare at an extraordinary pace. By 2020, there will be 50 billion devices connected to the internet, and many of these devices will be tracking the health data of individuals. This will empower consumers in an exciting way, but it will also fundamentally sh...

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Jul 11, 2018

Medicare doesn’t cover one part of the body that causes many health problems—the mouth. Two-thirds of the seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare do not have any oral health coverage and their health is worse for it. Millions of people could live healthier, happier lives if oral...

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Jul 07, 2018

The pace of health care cost growth has slowed. Healthcare financing and delivery systems have quietly evolved in ways that seem to be producing consistent, long-term reductions in expenditure growth rates, but costs are still at record levels, according to a new infographic by Milliman. The infogra...

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Jul 06, 2018

Physicians want substantial improvements in the way electronic health records (EHRs) work, according to a new infographic by Stanford Medicine based on a survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The infographic examines how physicians would like to see EHRs evolve.

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Jul 02, 2018

Consumers support the concept of virtual care, but doctors aren’t meeting the demand, according to a new infographic by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. The infographic examines consumer and physician virtual care perceptions and potential benefits to physicians for timely adoption.

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Jun 29, 2018

Healthcare interoperability will lead to a collaborative environment with accessible data for all users to gain meaningful insights, according to a new infographic by Liaison. Healthcare organizations can move from an environment with siloed information and limited data access to one that is truly c...

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Jun 28, 2018

The NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) brings cancer research studies and results to patients in a variety of community settings across the United States. 7 Research Bases develop and coordinate clinical trials and cancer care research for 46 Community Sites to bring NCI approved trials...

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Jun 25, 2018

The Health Care Executive Group Top 10 provides insight into primary opportunities, challenges, and issues currently facing healthcare executives in the United States, according to HCEG’s new infographic detailing these trends. The infographic examines the top 10 trends that are impacting the ...

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Jun 22, 2018

A strong commitment to clinical documentation improvement (CDI) can help healthcare organizations maximize claims reimbursement while improving quality of care, according to a new infographic by Galen Healthcare Solutions. The infographic examines CDI goals and the impact of improved CDI on the heal...

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Jun 20, 2018

Telehealth becomes a bigger part of the medical landscape every year, according to a new infographic by URAC. The infographic details the results of a recent URAC survey on the future of telehealth services.

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Jun 19, 2018

As demand for elder care services increases in line with population growth, the biggest investments needed—particularly within home health—center around people. Healthcare is projected to be the largest U.S. employer by 2024, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, with home...

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Jun 15, 2018

Adoption of smartphone-based clinical communications systems in the healthcare setting has grown rapidly in recent years. However, fragmented solutions and disparate device deployments are all too common in provider institutions today, according to a new infographic by PatientSafe Solutions. The inf...

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Jun 14, 2018

Virtual healthcare is popular—in theory. Deloitte surveys of US physicians and healthcare consumers found support for the concept, but doctors aren’t meeting demand. However, organizations that get on board sooner rather than later may see the benefits.

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Jun 12, 2018

Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people across the globe. Scientists often don't know the precise cause of the disease, and diagnosing autoimmunity can be difficult. Even the immune system is prone to error, and autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases are the results of that mistake.

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Jun 11, 2018

Hospitals are taking the lead in addressing healthcare affordability, according to a new infographic by the American Hospital Association. The infographic examines how hospitals and health systems have been able to hold price increases to under 2 percent in each of the last four years.

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Jun 10, 2018

Almost everyone knows what to do to get fitter and healthier. (For most people it starts with: Move more and eat fewer processed foods.) But when life’s already full, how can you expect to actually do those things? With these 7 practical tips, of course. They’ll help you make more time f...

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Jun 08, 2018

Up until somewhat recently, socioeconomic data wasn’t part of the conversation on how best to improve health outcomes. Where people live, learn, work and play – commonly known as social determinants of health (SDOH), are today, considered essential factors for gaining a more complete pic...

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Jun 07, 2018

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal (colon) cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. But this is one cancer you can prevent! Screening helps find polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum before they turn into cancer. Several tests are recommended to ...

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Jun 06, 2018

As healthcare shifts from volume to value, imaging clinicians need intelligent solutions that help them leverage the data available in the EMR at the point of care for faster, more accurate diagnoses, according to a new infographic by Change Healthcare. The infographic examines how to mine clinical ...

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Jun 04, 2018

Healthcare providers are continuing to turn toward advanced technologies and the Internet of Things to improve care services, according to a new infographic by MedicoReach. The infographic examines the attributes of smart healthcare, barriers to smart healthcare adoption and provider response to the...

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Jun 01, 2018

In 2018, an estimated 32 percent of large U.S. hospitals will occupy the lowest performing quartile for hospital-acquired conditions (HACs), according to a new infographic by 3M. The infographic examines how HACs impact a hospital’s bottom line and how to stay out of the bottom quartile.

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May 28, 2018

Health plans have continued to mature in their approach to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Stars rating. Over the past two years, they have become more effective and more efficient at driving high-quality scores overall, demonstrated by significant increases in the 4-Star thres...

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May 25, 2018

Some 64 percent of Americans are willing to engage in a video session with a healthcare provider, according to a new infographic by Lua Technologies, Inc. The infographic examines telehealth use cases and patients’ telehealth perceptions.

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May 25, 2018

Human-machine partnerships will reshape how we share medical information, treat disease, and discover new therapies more precisely. This timely infographic offers a divided vision of the future, but agreement on both the need and means to transform.

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May 22, 2018

The completion of Human Genome Project in 2003 has helped to identify genes associated with many genetic diseases. As a result, scientists were able to develop genetic testing which could confirm a diagnosis or a carrier state of the disease or predict future illness or even a response to therapy. T...

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May 17, 2018

With the goal of enabling clinicians to capture the richness of narrative clinical documents and making them actionable at large scale and in real time, M*Modal currently supports over 1,000 hospital systems, thousands of concurrent users, 36,000 queries and millions of transcriptions documents each...

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May 14, 2018

Improved technology will play a pivotal role in the collection and analysis of big data for healthcare facilities. Healthcare providers will have access to large data sets to help improve their patients’ overall well-being, according to a new infographic by Compliant Healthcare Technologies. T...

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May 11, 2018

Nearly all hospitals and health systems rely on healthcare distributors to optimize their supply chain, according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic details supply chain executives’ satisfaction with distributors’ expertise, and other he...

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May 11, 2018

The idea of blending healthcare, with its many restrictions on privacy, with social media, where nothing seems private anymore, can be tricky for many providers. But the numbers show that it is a wilderness that you can’t ignore forever. As younger, social-savvy users become patients and healt...

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May 10, 2018

Public health helps kids grow up healthy and helps build strong communities. Public health saves lives and saves money. But it is often tricky describing public health and its impact in concrete terms, which is a critical step in building support for these important programs. This infographic is an ...

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May 09, 2018

Affordability of health care plays a key role in advancing access to care. Community and legislative efforts are increasingly focused on this issue. A new infographic by the American Hospital Association examines healthcare affordability concerns.

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May 07, 2018

Ten percent of children nationwide (approximately 7,059,000 children) lived in neighborhoods with no amenities in 2016, defined as a neighborhood without any parks, recreation centers, sidewalks, or libraries, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2016 National Survey of Children&rsq...

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May 04, 2018

The healthcare industry is ripe for disruption and big tech companies are taking advantage of that disruption, according to a new infographic by Koeppel Direct. The infographic examines why technology companies are investing in healthcare; technology advancements in healthcare; and the benefits of t...

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May 02, 2018

As healthcare organizations move toward more integrated and personalized service delivery, they need the ability to securely access and analyze all data along the patient journey, according to a new infographic by BridgeHead. The infographic examines how an Application Independent Clinical Archive (...

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Apr 30, 2018

By having a dedicated month for Testicular Cancer, a spotlight has been placed on the disease about the importance of understanding the risks and warning signs to look. Through dedicating an entire month, it empowers individuals, survivors, organizations, and the media to get involved in the life-sa...

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Apr 27, 2018

The average healthcare organization stores well over one petabyte of data (1,000,000 gigabytes) leading many organizations to store data off premise, according to a new infographic by CoreSite. The infographic explores some of the myths surrounding off premise data hosting.

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Apr 25, 2018

Healthcare policy is increasingly designed to incentivize healthcare delivery transformation and payment model reform, according to a new infographic by Russell Reynolds Associates. The infographic examines organizational innovation at health systems across institutions.

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Apr 23, 2018

Patients rely heavily on digital sources for information and support at many points along their patient journey – making patient journey mapping a complex, fragmented exercise, according to a new infographic by Decisions Resource Group (DRG). The infographic highlights key digital touch points...

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Apr 20, 2018

Diagnostic testing plays a key role in reducing hospitalizations, preventing infections, and improving healthcare outcomes, according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic explores the impact of diagnostic testing on healthcare utilization, infections,...

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Apr 18, 2018

Managing quality and assuring compliance of medical display assets is an ongoing challenge for health IT executives, according to a new infographic by Barco, Inc. The infographic examines these challenges, along with how consolidations in the industry and remote locations contribute to compliance is...

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Apr 16, 2018

Population health management is one of the primary strategies for achieving greater value in healthcare, according to a new infographic by leidos. The infographic examines how healthcare organizations can create effective and sustainable population health programs.

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Apr 13, 2018

Some 62 percent of consumers agree that wearables will put people in control of their health, according to a new infographic by Racounteur. The infographic provides examples of a wide range of healthcare wearables, the most popular types of healthcare apps and insight into healthcare wearable trends...

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Apr 11, 2018

U.S. hospital leaders are reporting low surgical block utilization and high costs associated with suboptimal surgical staffing, according to a new infographic by Hospital IQ, Inc. As hospital leaders project ambitious surgical revenue targets over the next three years, they will need to leverage the...

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Apr 09, 2018

With $150 billion expected to be spent by the healthcare industry on AI deployment and tools over the next decade, machine learning is set to transform the industry, according to a new infographic by Appen. The infographic examines several use cases for machine learning in healthcare.

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Apr 06, 2018

Moving healthcare legacy data to the cloud can ease data lifecycle management challenges, according to a new infographic by Flatirons Jouve. The infographic summarizes seven reasons why more healthcare organizations are adopting hosted solutions, including ones for application decommissioning and da...

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Apr 05, 2018

In honor of this year's World Health Day on April 7, 2018, here are four new healthcare trends two of our Dubai-based executives predict will make headway across the Middle East.

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Apr 04, 2018

We’ve already walked you through how to handle your gym routine when you’re sick. For today: How to play your diet when you’re feeling lousy. You might not realize it, but what happens in your digestive tract plays a huge role in how well you’re able to fight off germs. And w...

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Apr 04, 2018

Based on a report by global analyst Chilmark Research, this infographic compares the capabilities and functionalities of several-health industry analytics solutions, rating their ability to help doctors, researchers, and insurers innovate with advanced analytic capabilities.

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Apr 02, 2018

Twenty-two percent of all hospital patients are discharged to post-acute care (PAC), according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic examines other PAC trends, including the top five conditions discharged to PAC and PAC facilities with the highest volu...

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Mar 30, 2018

340B hospitals treat significantly more low-income patients and provide a greater percentage of uncompensated and unreimbursed care, according to a new infographic by 340B Health. The infographic examines the critical services 340B hospitals provide to low-income hospitals.

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Mar 27, 2018

The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) has been a goal of the U.S. government for many years. The use of information technology in healthcare has amazing potential, but the process has turned out to be very slow. Less than a decade ago, 9 out of 10 doctors in the US updated their pat...

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Mar 23, 2018

The Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) is a statewide network that facilitates secure and confidential sharing of patient data across the healthcare system to improve outcomes. The SHIN-NY is comprised of eight Qualified Entities (QEs) that are regional health information ex...

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Mar 21, 2018

Digital transformation is reshaping every industry and the healthcare industry is no exception, according to a new infographic by Estuate Inc. The infographic examines five key digital transformation trends that are altering the way healthcare is delivered.

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Mar 20, 2018

The digital patient has arrived! Thanks to innovative mobile technology and the prevalence of broadband networks, patients are investing in their own healthcare more than ever before. From searching for a physician online to tracking fitness activities via wearable technology to accessing their pers...

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Mar 19, 2018

When it comes to understand mental health and brain disorders, there’s a lot we don’t know. Medical professionals have come a long way towards identifying certain diseases and creating treatments, but dealing with the human mind is still an area where plenty is unknown. Studies show that...

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Mar 18, 2018

Special rules for texting apply in the healthcare world. The HIPAA/HITECH privacy and security rules cover any communication with protected health information (PHI), including texting. Patient privacy and the integrity of hospital operations are at stake.

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Mar 16, 2018

Physicians struggle with many of the same issues that other people do—friendships, relationships, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, according to Medscape’s Physician Lifestyle and Happiness report. A new infographic by Board Vitals highlights some of the survey findings includ...

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Mar 15, 2018

Since the 1950s, the American Cancer Society has conducted long-term studies that have played a major role in helping researchers better understand, prevent, and treat cancer. The findings from previous studies include confirming the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, the impact of bein...

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Mar 14, 2018

Flushed with cash, investors continue to pour capital into their coffers, signaling an optimistic outlook for profitable opportunities. KKR’s $1.45 billion Health Care Strategic Growth Fund and Athyrium Capital Management LP and Neuberger Berman’s $2.025 billion health care fund are just...

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Mar 14, 2018

No longer reserved for rural populations, telehealth is proving a game-changer across the care continuum, as telepsychiatry, tele-ERs, tele-ICUs and even telepharmacies proliferate. Telehealth adoption rose from 63 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2018, according to the latest Telehealth & Remot...

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Mar 14, 2018

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Mar 12, 2018

This practice has been an integral part of Walgreens' efforts to improve vaccination rates and population health, and it positions the company and our stores to care for more people and communities around the world. The First Collaboration Walgreens has long recognized the importance of life-sav...

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Mar 12, 2018

Most organizations sit on a wealth of healthcare data but raw data in itself is not enough to drive down costs and reduce risk, according to a new infographic by Advanced Plan for Health. The infographic examines how to leverage predictive analytics to improve key areas of cost and risk including we...

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Mar 09, 2018

Medicines and other treatments are effective in preventing or reducing many types of nausea and vomiting. Supportive Care research is showing how such interventions can improve a patient's quality of life, prevent and relieve suffering during cancer therapy and treat pain and other problems.

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Mar 09, 2018

Mental Health America is proud to recognize June as Men's Health Month. Check out the infographic below for some quick facts about men, mental health, and mental illnesses.

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Mar 08, 2018

APHA is building understanding and awareness of the public health implications of climate change. Those include worsened air quality, changes in the spread of vector-borne diseases and devastation to communities due to extreme weather events like floods and coastal storms. We need strong climate cha...

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Mar 07, 2018

In this infographic, I’ll share the 3 main strategies I use to help clients fix a “broken diet” and start eating better. I’ll also share how we troubleshoot eating plans when they’ve “just stopped working” and you don’t know what else to try. And, fina...

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Mar 05, 2018

We love coffee. It helps us start our day. It is usually the first drink we drink in the morning, and we will probably take few coffee breaks to get us through the day. You can hardly pass a full day without mentioning coffee in a conversation or drinking it. In fact, on average you will probably co...

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Mar 04, 2018

The health insurance sector stands apart from Life or P&C insurance because of its unique model and number of stakeholders. Its challenges are sector specific: a fragmented ecosystem, margin pressures, regulatory uncertainty, and disjointed data access for stakeholders. However digital tools and...

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Mar 03, 2018

You exercise regularly for months… then get derailed by a vacation, business trip, or just the general insanity of life. Sound familiar? Here’s how to stay in shape when you’re busy — it’s faster and easier than you think. It’s one of the most common patterns I s...

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Mar 03, 2018

From a certain perspective, nutrition science can seem like a mess. From another, it illustrates the very nature (and beauty) of the scientific process. Here we’ll explain why nutrition science is so confusing at times. We’ll also explain why, in the grand scheme of things, that’s ...

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Mar 01, 2018

You just hit a nice rhythm with your newly ramped-up training routine. And now… you’re sick. Because the universe hates you. We’ve all been there. Guess what? Fitting in some exercise when sick isn’t always a bad idea. In fact, if you play it right, moving your body can actu...

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Feb 27, 2018

Feeling forgetful? Finding it hard to focus? Have a shortened temper? You might need more sleep. Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on a person, both physically and mentally. Studies show that extended periods of sleeplessness can lead to shortened attention span, impaired memory and even irreversibl...

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Feb 23, 2018

Your brain and your digestive system are intricately linked. They interact so closely that some say they should be taken as one system. The link is the valgus nerve, a direct neuronal connection between the gut and the brain. It turns out the gut can bidirectionally communicate with the brain via th...

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Feb 14, 2018

Nurses are always on the frontline of patient care and reducing a patient’s risk to antibiotic-resistant infections is key to optimizing patient outcomes. Today’s infographic, compliments of the CDC, overviews steps you can take in your nursing practice to ensure you protect your patient...

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Feb 12, 2018

Lethargic, bloated, foggy-headed, uncomfortable… they’re all common symptoms that can keep people from their health and fitness goals for years. Sometimes, undetected food sensitivities are to blame. Here’s how to root out and fix the problem.

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Feb 10, 2018

mmunotherapy is a revolutionary form of treatment that uses parts of a patient’s immune system to fight disease. There are many types of cancer immunotherapy which all serve to either stimulate a patient’s own immune system or, provide the immune system with new components to make it mor...

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Feb 08, 2018

One of the most researched and substantial benefits of bariatric surgery is the benefit to individuals who have type 2 diabetes or those who are pre-diabetic. More than three million Americans are diagnosed per year and are increasing with the rise of obesity. Those considering bariatric surgery, wh...

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Feb 08, 2018

Traveling for work? Going on vacation? Running your kids from soccer game to violin practice? Being away from home is one of the most common nutrition challenges I hear about. So I asked Precision Nutrition’s coaches for the tips and tricks they use to help clients eat well on the go. Below, 2...

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Feb 08, 2018

Given the powerful patterns disrupting healthcare, what will it take to succeed as a high-velocity healthcare organization in 2018? A new infographic by HIN examines eight key healthcare industry trends for 2018.

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Feb 07, 2018

where technology is deeply embedded in our lives—and the lines between business and personal are blurred more than ever. Healthcare enterprises are increasingly unleashing the power of intelligent technologies, using them to deliver personalized, efficient and informed care. However, with such...

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Feb 07, 2018

Obesity is a serious and costly health problem facing our nation. The number of kids and teens who are obese has nearly tripled in the past three decades, leading to a generation at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other serious health problems. However, there is hope. For the first t...

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Feb 06, 2018

Trying to gain muscle? Lose weight? Just eat healthily? Then finding the right portions is probably on your mind. But calorie counting is usually a recipe for failure: It’s annoying, impractical, and research shows it can be up to 25 percent inaccurate on both sides — calories in, and ca...

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Feb 03, 2018

Cancer constitutes a major challenge to development, undermining social and economic advances throughout the world. Approximately 38 million people worldwide die of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) every year, with more than 8 million of them dying from cancer. This infographic focuses on the increa...

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Feb 02, 2018

Passionate about helping people with their nutrition and fitness, but not sure how to turn it into a fulfilling business that pays the bills? That was me 25 years ago. Then I developed the 3-step Precision Nutrition Formula, and everything changed. Big time.

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Feb 02, 2018

Injuries happen. The question is: after they happen, how can you help the body heal? For most athletes and fitness professionals, the idea that nutrition can play a powerful role in injury recovery makes perfect sense. Yet when injury strikes, very few know exactly how to use nutrition to improve he...

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Feb 02, 2018

2018 has arrived, and executives from healthcare companies both big and small hit the ground running. Just a few weeks after the New Year, our Oliver Wyman team was out in full force at the 36th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) in San Francisco. Despite the soggy weather, optimism was ...

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Jan 24, 2018

To assess hospital profitability, you must know your hospital costs, according to a new infographic by MediSolv. The infographic highlights three common hospital case costing methodologies.

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Jan 16, 2018

For health plans, and the US health care industry overall, 2017 was marked by efforts to repeal and replace the ACA. While the continuing ACA political landscape is certainly newsworthy, as we look to 2018, it is important for health plans to consider the big-picture, “outside the Beltway.&rdq...

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Jan 12, 2018

Remember ebola? The rare but extremely contagious and fatal virus that threatened to wipe out the world in 2014-2016? Okay, maybe not the world…but the virus is very dangerous and is still a threat. With so much media surrounding the outbreak that plagued parts of Africa and spread to a handf...

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Jan 11, 2018

One year ago, Oliver Wyman published a list of our top five healthcare predictions for 2017. Now that 2017 has come and gone, I have reviewed this list to see which predictions came true, and which ones did not come to fruition, amidst an industry of unpredictable uncertainty.

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Jan 10, 2018

As our Numerof 2018 US Health Insurance Outlook infographic illustrates, this year’s story for health insurance will be about dramatically changing roles and relationships. You’ll engage in new and different ways with providers, consumers, employers, regulators, medical device makers and...

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Jan 10, 2018

In 2018, wrangling over reform and addressing rising healthcare costs head the agenda for healthcare markets of the world’s 60 biggest economies. In this infographic, we highlight key events to watch in 2018 for some of the world’s biggest healthcare markets, and how healthcare companies...

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Jan 05, 2018

It’s a well-known fact: Being stressed out can make it really hard to reach your health and fitness goals. But did you know: Not having enough stress can slow your progress too? See, stress isn’t a “thing” that happens to you. Stress is your response to the challenges you fac...

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Jan 02, 2018

You know you need a good balance of proteins, carbs, fats. But how do you turn that knowledge into healthy meals that taste delicious? Just mix and match these ingredients, flavor profiles, and cooking methods to create the perfect meal every time. Seriously, this guide could change your life.

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Jan 02, 2018

If your eating and exercise are on point, but you still don’t feel or look the way you want, poor sleep may be to blame. Here’s how to tap into the power of sleep and make rest a daily priority. Everything from lucid thinking, too good decision making, to proper digestion, to high perfor...

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Jan 02, 2018

Food sensitivities are more common than you may think— and they can cause acne, allergies, migraines, and more. Find out if you need to adjust your regular menu with an elimination diet.

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Dec 29, 2017

Hospitals have experienced improvements in uncompensated care revenue due to the Affordable Care Act. But reform and economic uncertainty are creating a perfect storm that could erase this momentum, according to a new infographic by Navigant. The infographic examines the factors that could reverse t...

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Dec 19, 2017

Amazon’s entry into healthcare is inevitable. (In fact, Amazon is already in healthcare. As are Google, and Apple, but that’s an article for another day). The recent rumors don’t shed much light on the timing and trajectory, and industry experts are hotly debating the extent to whi...

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Dec 04, 2017

The hyper-connected patient provides a number of opportunities for healthcare organizations to manage and prevent chronic diseases, according to a new infographic by EMC2. The infographic examines three ways healthcare organizations can engage and promote health to connected patients.

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Dec 03, 2017

Key facts about back pain and spinal health. Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor...

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Nov 27, 2017

To reach healthcare professional audiences, we researched the topic of e-health in a healthcare environment and we collected data and information from different sources to present this infographic about digital transformation trends in the Healthcare Industry.

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Nov 14, 2017

As of 2016, there were more than 220,000 nurse practitioners licensed to provide services in the USA. Out of these, close to 75% were focusing on two segments of practice: family services 55% and adult healthcare 17%. Next three-largest segments of focus for Nurse Practitioners (NP) were acute care,...

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Nov 14, 2017

Even without the devastating health care cuts in the current tax plan, the tax reform package will lead to massive health care cuts later. As this infographic shows, a tax bill that explodes the deficit will set the stage for cuts to programs like Medicaid, marketplace financial assistance, and Medi...

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Nov 13, 2017

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases and causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior. The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, with the majority of people developing Alzheimer...

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Nov 09, 2017

The conditions in which you live, learn, work and age affect your health. Social determinants such as neighborhood, education and health care can influence your lifelong well-being. Read our infographics on social determinants and their connection to health, which were created in conjunction with ou...

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Nov 07, 2017

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and is expected to cause an estimated 50,630 deaths in 2018. However, routine testing starting at age 50 can actually prevent many cases of colorectal cancer or find it at an early stage. But because many people are n...

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Oct 25, 2017

Oliver Wyman is sharing recent research conducted by Practicing WiselyTM on a key treatment decision in the breast cancer patient journey. There are many critical choices both patients and physicians face when deciding upon treatment options. We hope that our focus on one of these pivotal moments wi...

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Oct 25, 2017

We are living in an exciting era for cancer research, with basic research discoveries fueling a swift translation of new and personalized therapies. But, being made up of over 200 subtypes, cancer is a complex disease that demands study from multiple perspectives. Billions of dollars have already be...

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Oct 18, 2017

This infographic provides statistical insights about the impact of care transitions, building a case for how evidence-based clinical workflow tools and care plan guides support population health management and care coordination across the continuum.

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Oct 10, 2017

Google search has become part of our medical check-up these days. If you browse WebMD, Google or various online forums for answers before a doctor visit, you're not alone. It's tempting to see if we can find an answer to our health questions in an instant when a world of information is at ou...

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Oct 10, 2017

We know that taking the right carbs, protein, healthy fats and vitamins are vital, but we rarely talk about minerals. Taking in enough and the right type of minerals is also important. This cheat sheet will explain everything you need to know about minerals and which foods contain them.

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Oct 05, 2017

Cancer touches the lives of most people in the world in one way or another. From family members, friends, or colleagues who have been diagnosed, fought and won their battle, or those that have succumbed to the disease, cancer is prevalent in our society. However, as the research and medical communit...

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Sep 21, 2017

There is growing data suggesting a strong relationship between excess body weight and increased risk of certain cancers. This infographic highlights current research that shows the significant cancer risk of excess body weight, poor nutrition, and physical inactivity. It also highlights ways to redu...

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Sep 20, 2017

Healthcare organizations around the U.S. continue to wrestle with whether the staff is allowed to use their personal mobile devices for work. Spok, a provider of clinical communications solutions recently surveyed more than 350 healthcare leaders to understand more about ‘Bring Your Own Device...

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Sep 05, 2017

Infographic from MBA Healthcare Management provides a deep look into how the United States healthcare system is broken falling short of other industrial countries.

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Sep 05, 2017

Type 2 Diabetes differs from type 1 diabetes. It is usually only found in adults; however, the rate of children developing type 2 diabetes is going up. In general, type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the U.S. Type 2 diabetes is also known as "non-insulin dependent diabetes"...

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Aug 16, 2017

Total healthcare spending is expected to rise to one-fifth of the U.S. economy by 2025, according to a new infographic by the Peterson Center on Healthcare. The infographic drills down on U.S. healthcare spending trends as well as the impact of unnecessary and ineffective spending.

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Jul 12, 2017

With its renewed focus on patient engagement and experience, the healthcare industry is adopting the latest in digital technologies to enhance the quality of patient care, data security, and cost control, according to a new infographic by Esperion Technologies. The infographic examines how nine key ...

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Jul 05, 2017

How much is inventory management interfering with your hospital staff’s patient responsibilities? Studies show that nurses in medical/surgical inpatient units typically spend up to two hours of their shift performing supply chain related tasks. This impacts the quality of care. Streamlining su...

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Jun 25, 2017

As the weather warms, you may hear about more cases of Lyme disease. This condition, which spreads through tick bites, can cause a wide range of symptoms and even affect your heart if left untreated. Learn more about Lyme disease, how it affects your heart, and what you can do to prevent tick bites....

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Jun 16, 2017

Effective data management provides a practical way to improve the performance of healthcare systems. Professionals in the healthcare sector can identify and correct problem areas in various ways. They need to collect, conduct a thorough analysis, interpret and respond to specific performance measure...

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Jun 06, 2017

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the crosscurrents of change, with many open questions about the future of the Affordable Care Act, drug pricing and other regulations. This infographic examines the impact of the shifting healthcare landscape on physicians, medical device manufacturers and pharmace...

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Jun 06, 2017

Oliver Wyman, in collaboration with FORTUNE Knowledge Group, conducted an online survey of 2,016 US consumers in October and November 2016. The survey is one of the largest of its kind, and the findings are highly relevant for policy makers, industry leaders, and the general public. As depicted in t...

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May 27, 2017

Did you know that five simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart health? By learning your heart health numbers, you can take an important step in lowering your risk for heart disease. If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a trip to your doctor’s office or a local heart s...

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May 21, 2017

Following the tragic and widely publicized death of Rory Staunton, 12, from undiagnosed sepsis in 2012, New York became the first state to require that hospitals follow a protocol to quickly identify and treat the condition.The mandate led to widespread controversy in the medical community as to whe...

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May 18, 2017

It's fairly simple for consumers to find the cheapest gas in town or the lowest price on a consumer good, thanks to Amazon's price-comparison platform. But what about when consumers are shopping for healthcare services like an MRI or cancer care? As healthcare pricing transparency increases,...

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May 15, 2017

A mil traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a jolt to the head or body that disrupts the function of the brain.Patients can experience more than one type of concussion. The clinical outcome of a concussion can be greatly improved by being correctly diagnosed and having a treatment plan individuall...

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May 05, 2017

The growing number of aging people with an increased life expectancy is putting immense strain on healthcare organizations, making it crucial to focus on population health, preventative care and ways to provide more advanced care for longer. At the same time, millennials have completely die rent exp...

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May 04, 2017

According to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 59% of healthcare companies are involved in digital health clusters and ecosystems. More than half of them expect their digital partnerships to result in a business model change at their companies. Find out how patients, providers, payers in t...

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May 03, 2017

Perhaps warm sunshine and blue skies make you want to go outside and run. Check out our list of running tips to keep you safe while you’re outdoors. Synthetic fabrics with moisture-wicking properties are best.

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May 01, 2017

Competent and thoughtful leaders contribute to improvements in safety and organizational culture because they understand that systemic flaws can lead to latent threats to safety and that humans make mistakes. Preventing those mistakes by reinforcing the system and developing ways to recognize and ad...

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Apr 29, 2017

There are plenty of theories and hypothetical situations about just where a potentially deadly virus will come from and the possible devastation it will cause. Scientists are preparing and working on vaccines that may be needed should there be a global pandemic outbreak, with The World Health Organi...

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Mar 23, 2017

From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag and dehydration, international travelers confront an array of health risks while flying. Here are seven essential tips that will help keep you healthy during long flights. Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis are conditions that can develop during long, overse...

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Mar 21, 2017

While poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death among adults in the U.S., nearly half of the 2.2 million poisoning cases called into the country’s 56 poison control centers each year involve a child under six years old, according to the American Association of Poison Control Cente...

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Mar 15, 2017

UPMC develops and delivers life changing medicine by working at the apex of healthcare and technology, translating science and research into accessible cures, and consistently working to accelerate the pace of innovation worldwide.

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Mar 02, 2017

The below infographic shares a side-by-side comparison of the leading repeal-and-replace proposals. This new edition of Health at a Glance presents the most recent comparable data on the health status of populations and health system performance.

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Mar 02, 2017

This infographic takes a deep look inside our policy brief and demonstrates how important it is that policymakers consider the perspective of US employers in any health reform discussion. Here, we urge legislators to consider the impact of health reform on US employers and the 177 million people who...

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Feb 22, 2017

Social media is here to stay but is that helpful to people’s life in any way? Yes, social media has impacted almost all industries but the industry that stands to gain the most is Health. The current generation of people is living longer compared to an older generation where healthcare and inf...

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Feb 22, 2017

A product of digesting a micronutrient found in soy may hold the key to why some people seem to derive a heart-protective benefit from eating soy foods, while others do not, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study discovered.

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Feb 20, 2017

Children of women prescribed an opioid painkiller face a nearly 2.5-fold higher risk of being hospitalized for opioid overdose than children whose mothers don’t receive these drugs, according to a new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and The Hospital for Sick Ch...

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Feb 16, 2017

This infographic presents a comprehensive analysis of the ACO market. From overall size of the market to regional differences, “winners” by type, and trends in risk-based models, the infographic offers an in-depth examination of these value-based organizations.

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Feb 07, 2017

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists and doctors are embarking on the first-ever clinical trial to determine if a genetic test they pioneered could successfully spare patients with nonaggressive thyroid cancer from complete removal of their thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the ...

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Feb 06, 2017

Your heart plays a vital role pumping blood through your body. So, when it begins to malfunction, the health of your entire body is affected. Heart failure can occur due to a number of reasons: The ventricles in your heart, which are the chambers in charge of pumping blood throughout your body, can ...

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Feb 02, 2017

Digital dust-up, a new generation of payer deals, value-based drug pricing, and more consumer cost-sharing. And don’t forget repeal and replace. It’s shaping up to be quite a year. This infographic highlights our top predictions for 2017.

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Jan 12, 2017

The toolkit to deliver on the goals of affordability, efficiency, experience, and outcomes has rapidly evolved over the past few years. Powerful data, analytics and connectivity technologies can help transform the cycle from ‘fix and repair’ to ‘predict and prevent’ – a...

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Jan 12, 2017

While much of the country is under freeze conditions, winter weather in South Florida is generally comfortable and bright with lots of sunshine and refreshing breezes.

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Jan 11, 2017

Alcohol Concern's Dry January campaign encourages people to give up alcohol throughout January. Learn about the benefits of cutting out alcohol and get involved. Find out more about alcoholic liver disease and the treatments provided at BMI Healthcare including, alcohol dependence treatment.

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Dec 30, 2016

New Year’s Eve may not generate as many fireworks gatherings for the family as the Fourth of July does, but you need to keep the same safety safeguards in mind.

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Dec 14, 2016

The rate of opioid use in Canada has fallen 13.7 per cent since the publication in May 2010 of national guidelines for their use in chronic non-cancer pain, a new study has found.

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Dec 12, 2016

For many, the holiday season is a busy time - filled with family, friends, and more than a few festive gatherings. It’s also a pretty inopportune time for an unexpected injury or illness. Fortunately, the experts at UPMC are available to get your season back on track. Our extensive network of ...

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Dec 11, 2016

An estimated 101,200 people were living with HIV in the UK in 2015. Of these, around 1 in 8 (13%) were unaware that they were living with the virus and may be at risk of passing it on. The number of people being diagnosed with HIV in the UK has remained steady over the past few years. In 2015, 6,095...

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Dec 11, 2016

PHE wants to reduce late HIV diagnoses through improving the coverage and uptake of HIV testing. Improving HIV testing coverage and uptake will help to: eliminate all AIDS-related deaths, diagnose HIV before people become unwell, reduce HIV transmission by: decreasing the number of people living wit...

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Dec 08, 2016

Correctly identifying patients and accurately matching them to their medical records as they are shared across healthcare settings continues to be a troublesome and costly administration problem.

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Dec 01, 2016

It is essential that services are aware of the prevalence of HIV in their local area and the potential demand for HIV testing.

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Dec 01, 2016

PHE has co-commissioned a national HIV self-sampling service through the website www.freetesting.hiv, in partnership with 85 local authorities. The aim of this service is to provide a cost effective and clinically robust remote HIV sampling service for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and o...

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Nov 29, 2016

A St. Michael’s hematologist is asking physicians to think twice before ordering routine bloodwork.

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Nov 25, 2016

State of Care finds that the sustainability of the adult social care market is approaching a tipping point. This view is based on the evidence of inspections, information received through our market oversight function, and external data.

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Nov 24, 2016

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England.CQC's aim is to make sure better care is provided for everyone, whether that’s in hospital, in care homes, in people’s own homes, or elsewhere.

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Nov 23, 2016

Preparations for Thanksgiving feasts are underway all across America. In between the harried trips to the grocery store and setting the table at home, the holiday rush to get everything done cane sometimes ignite cooking accidents.

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Nov 20, 2016

Looking for ways to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving? Give your favorite recipes and traditions a new, healthy twist with these ideas. Picture your ideal Thanksgiving meal: Do you see a plate piled with turkey, a mound of stuffing, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and creamy green bean casserole? ...

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Nov 17, 2016

Quitting the use of tobacco at any age can reduce the risk of getting or dying from cancer, or developing heart disease. Yet, smoking remains the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths.

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Nov 11, 2016

Even with a Republican-led Congress, the President-elect’s plan will face some opposition on Capitol Hill. The Senate is narrowly divided, and lawmakers who are looking ahead to their own 2018 campaigns may take a more tempered approach to health reforms. This infographic projects how key meas...

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Nov 07, 2016

A provincial plan implementing quantity limits on blood glucose test strips for patients with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin does not put those patients at risk and has saved the province of Ontario $24 million,

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Nov 03, 2016

A surprising 25 per cent of children suffer from insomnia – a group of sleep problems involving having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking too early. It takes only a small amount of sleep loss for a child to experience challenges in their day-time functioning, including chall...

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