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The new legislation regarding price transparency in costs will bring clarity to many people. — Price transparency has been a long-standing issue in the healthcare industry. The lack of transparency in pricing makes it difficult for consumers to compare services and limits to their competition. According to a recent study, 50% of Americans are concerned about their ability to afford healthcare, and many people struggle to […]

Price Transparency and Healthcare

April 11, 2023 in Health / News tagged CMS / economics / hospitals / insurance and finances / public health by Jose Lerma

Anesthetic awareness is a phenomenon that continues to trouble medical teams and patients alike. Photo credit: marionbrun; Source: Pixabay — Medical Horrors With October in full swing, like many others, my mind has shifted to the macabre. In fact, I’m of the belief that it’s not spooky season without indulging a little morbid curiosity. On that note, I recently learned about an incredibly disturbing phenomenon that takes place in the […]

What Happens When You Wake Up on the Operating Table?

October 19, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged emergency preparedness / health risks / hospitals / surgical procedures by Cristin Dickey

comparing public and private — Comparing Public and Private Hospitals Whether having a child or attending scheduled medical procedures, most people have the luxury of choosing what hospital they want to go to. It requires consideration of a few things such as location, pricing, quality of care, etc. There is also one more important consideration […]

Comparing Public and Private Hospitals

March 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health insurance basics / hospitals / insurance and finances by Kayla Gonzalez

A doctor uses Figure 1 to ask for help diagnosing a difficult case. — Rare skin conditions, phantom pain, internal disorders presenting as external symptoms: physicians are often faced with tough cases and seek diagnostic help from their peers. In the age of social media, the Figure 1 app is making it easier than ever for health care providers to share cases with one […]

Figure 1 App Helps Physicians Diagnose Difficult Cases

August 21, 2020 in Health tagged healthy body / hospitals / Technology by Macee Hall

Healthcare Cost will see an increase in 2021 but by how much? The answer to this question can vary, especially due to recent COVID-19 events. A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), offers three scenarios to determine the medical cost trend for 2021 for employer-based insurance plans, with increases ranging from […]

Healthcare Cost will see an Increase in 2021: Here’s Why

June 27, 2020 in Health tagged healthcare news / healthcare providers / hospitals / Wellness by Jadon Sennet

Cigna expands its virtual provider network in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, according to a May 21, 2020 press release. Cigna hopes to battle the impact COVID-19 is having on not only the economy but their current members as well. This expansion will offer better access to mental health […]

Cigna Expands its Virtual Provider Network

June 3, 2020 in Health tagged healthcare news / healthcare providers / healthcare techhnology / hospitals by Jadon Sennet

In November, Nike created a shoe specifically designed for medical professionals who are on their feet for upwards of 12 hours each day. Called “Nike Air Zoom Pulse,” the shoes were developed and tested at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR. With staff input, Nike was able to bring […]

Nike Supports Hospital Personnel

May 13, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / healthcare news / hospitals / pandemic by Emily Schellin

Hospitals are crowded with COVID-19 patients, and it is important that they stay isolated during their recovery. But their hospital stay does not have to be lonely or boring thanks to one thoughtful idea by a group of doctors. Visitation restrictions have been heavily enforced since the start of the […]

Collecting iPads for COVID Patients

May 8, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / healthcare technology / hospitals / pandemic by Emily Schellin

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, medical safety gear has become scarce. Health care workers and public authorities have requested face masks and other essential products to be donated. Further, anyone who has considered hoarding face masks and other medical gear may want to think again. Our hospitals and local clinics need […]

The Medical Safety Gear Shortage

April 1, 2020 in Health tagged cdc / covid-19 / global health / hospitals / medical devices by Emily Schellin

A recent analysis of transplant data suggests a remarkable number of potentially lifesaving organs go missing in transit. Besides needing a surgery date for transplants, doctors really need the organs to be properly preserved. Oftentimes, when organs are delayed in transit, they’re no longer usable. For this reason, doctors often […]

Transplant Organs Go Missing in Transit

February 24, 2020 in Health tagged healthcare news / hospitals / surgical procedures by Emily Schellin