Monthly Archives: March 2018


cigna merger
Cigna Merger with Express Script for $67 Billion Shaking things up in the health industry, Cigna, the health insurer, acquired Express Scripts for close to $67 billion. Due to similar announcements like the CVS-Aetna merger and the Amazon, Chase, and Berkshire team-up, Cigna hopes to stay on top. Each company hopes […]

Cigna Merger with Express Script for $67 Billion


health records
Trump Administration Plans to Tackle Health Record’s Access This week, the Trump administration announced a new effort to overcome problems with electronic medical records. Headed by Jared Kushner, Trump’s Senior Advisor, stated Tuesday, “The president is determined to make interoperability a reality for all Americans.” With companies, such as Apple and […]

Trump Administration Plans to Tackle Health Records Access


fast food 2
How Bad Is Fast Food for You? In America, it’s common to pick-up food while on-the-go, especially with our fast-paced, busy lifestyle. And as we all know, too much fast food is bad for you, but why? Why is something that tastes so good so bad for your health? Fear not, […]

How Bad Is Fast Food for You?



lyft
Lyft Competes with Uber for Concierge Healthcare Rides Last week, Uber announced its plan to release Uber Health, a vehicle service to get patients to and from medical appointments. In the wake of the announcement, Lyft, Uber’s rival, released a statement saying they were already working in the market. For years, Lyft […]

Lyft Competes with Uber for Concierge Healthcare Rides


uber health
Uber Health: Getting to Your Doctor Appointments Just Got Easier! Ready for more tycoons to enter the healthcare service? Uber, the peer-to-peer ride-sharing company, has recently announced the launch of its Uber Health business line. Uber Health plans to partner with healthcare providers, letting clinics, hospitals, rehab centers, etc. easily assign […]

Uber Health: Getting to Your Doctor Appointments Just Got Easier!


addiction
Addiction: Ways to Fight Back Against Your Unhealthy Habit Struggling with an addiction can be tough, whether that’s drinking, smoking, shopping, gambling, etc. It’s hard to get over addictions, especially if you have a personality for it. You’re not alone; there are plenty of methods to help get rid of that ball […]

Addiction: Ways to Fight Back Against Your Unhealthy Habit



emergency
Know What to Do in Certain Emergency Situations Have you ever seen someone pass out in front of you? Has anyone round you gotten hurt and you didn’t know what to do to help? In rare cases, accidents occur and you may not be experienced enough to help them at a […]

Know What to Do in Certain Emergency Situations


mental health
Mental Health in America With so many events happening in the United States, the American population is experiencing a mental health crisis. Every year, mental health conditions go untreated and affect the lives of millions of Americans. How do you tell if someone might be suffering from a state of mental […]

Mental Health in America: How Should We Handle It?


social media
The Common Risk/Mistakes When Using Social Media Social media is the wave of the future. In seconds, we are able to communicate with millions of followers by sharing photos, ideas, or opinions. From as early as 8 to as old as 80, you can find a wide range of people who […]

The Common Risk/Mistakes When Using Social Media