Just as we generally assume that we are safe at home, those of us who stroll into an office each day don’t anticipate being wheeled out on a stretcher. But office hazards do exist, and with just a bit of attention to preventing them, you can avoid or minimize musculoskeletal problems. According to Liberty Mutual,
By: Christine Dura Patient engagement technology should be top of mind in a social media world The recent announcement of corporate giants, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase forming an independent healthcare company to address the needs of their U.S. employees has promised “technology solutions” would be the initial focus of the new company. Healthcaredive.com is
Get on the road to opioid-free pain relief Just about everyone suffers from back pain at some point in their life. In fact, studies have shown that back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in the United States alone, Americans spend
As featured in: Share on social media: As consumers face higher and higher out-of-pocket costs for healthcare services, they will demand greater value, according to a comprehensive report published by healthcare industry experts Daniel Weinbach, Richard Klass, and Justin Irizarry. The three announced the publication of their white paper, “Healthcare Pricing
Get some muscle stimulation this month Your body is loved by your lover, but is it loved by you? We tend to be our biggest critics about our bodies, when what we should be doing is being our biggest cheerleaders! This Valentine’s Day, we are challenging you to achieve self-gratification by loving yourself first, because
WHAT: Third Annual OrthoNOW Franchise Convention WHEN: March 13, 2018 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT WHERE: M.A.R.C. Institute 8850 Northwest 20th Street Doral, FL 33172 United States ABOUT: OrthoNOW®, the nation’s only orthopedic care franchise, will be hosting its third annual franchise convention on March 13 – 14, 2018. The convention will take place
New year… new you?How to actually stick to your new year’s resolution Minutes leading up to midnight on December 31st, there was a promise that echoed all over the nation: “this year I’ll be healthy and fit!” According to data compiled by Google, the #1 New Year’s resolution for Americans is health related. Some gym
As featured in: Share on social media: You probably wouldn’t buy an appliance or book a cruise without knowing what it will cost. Yet historically, health care systems have expected patients to undergo various diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments without any idea of what they will be charged. But times are changing
As featured in: Share on social media: Aetna rids itself of group life and disability before CVS Health announces plans to acquire the insurer. The merger would connect Aetna to a major pharmacy benefit manager. CVS Health’s move to acquire Aetna positions the retail pharmacy giant as a major player in healthcare