Thursday, April 30, 2015

Hotel Industry Takes the Hardest Hit under Healthcare Reform

Tune in to the International Luxury Hotel Association’s free webcast that helps you as an employer in the hotel industry to understand the Healthcare Reform Law’s impact on your hotel. Although…
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Hotel Industry Takes the Hardest Hit under Healthcare Reform

Higher costs dampen MedAssets profit

MedAssets, a healthcare group purchasing and revenue-cycle management company, reported lower income for the first three months of 2015, the second quarter since the company acquired healthcare consultancy Sg2.
Modern Healthcare Breaking News

Higher costs dampen MedAssets profit

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Exploring Why Some People Get Fitter Than Others

A new study in rats adds to a growing body of data about how and why bodies respond so differently to exercise.
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Exploring Why Some People Get Fitter Than Others

Jack Ely dies at 71; vocalist on the Kingsmen's 'Louie Louie'

When he stood on his toes, leaned his head back and began to incoherently shout “Louie Louie” into a microphone 52 years ago, Jack Ely had no idea he was creating a rock `n’ roll classic.
latimes.com – Los Angeles Times

Jack Ely dies at 71; vocalist on the Kingsmen's 'Louie Louie'

New Shingles Vaccine May Offer Improved Protection

An investigational shingles vaccine may be more effective, particularly in older people.
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New Shingles Vaccine May Offer Improved Protection

Women and Urological Problems

Overactive bladder is one of several common urological problems facing women of all ages, Dr. Kelly Shaffer talks about why women may need to see a urologist.

Women and Urological Problems

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

The New Logic of Calorie-Counting: Take the Quiz

Can you determine which of these foods’ reported calorie counts are off?
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The New Logic of Calorie-Counting: Take the Quiz

The Rise of Consumerism in American Healthcare

There was a time in America when most physicians opened private practices after residency. But today, due to market forces and shifting attitudes, more than half of new doctors are opting to work for hospitals and large managed health systems, instead. Society, personal habits and patient...
The Rise of Consumerism in American Healthcare

Air Pollution Tied to Brain Aging

Air pollution is known to increase the risk for stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders. But now researchers have found it is also linked to premature aging of the brain.
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Air Pollution Tied to Brain Aging

HealthCare.gov Troubles, GOP Intra-Party Battle & U.S. Surveillance of Foreign Leaders

We analyze the continuing problems with the HealthCare.gov website; Republicans are in a “recovery” mode to reunite the party and rebuild the brand; and growing tensions over the U.S. surveillance…

HealthCare.gov Troubles, GOP Intra-Party Battle & U.S. Surveillance of Foreign Leaders

Monday, April 27, 2015

Admitted to Your Bedroom: Some Hospitals Try Treating Patients at Home

Under pressure to reduce costs and improve quality, a handful of health care systems are hospitalizing patients in their homes.
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Admitted to Your Bedroom: Some Hospitals Try Treating Patients at Home

Infographic: A parent’s guide to dental hygiene

Cavities can develop before a baby’s teeth are actually showing. To ensure proper dental care, parents and caregivers must be educated on the topic.
Communicators can share the information from Mortenson Family Dental with patients. Highlights include:


One-fifth of c...
Infographic: A parent’s guide to dental hygiene

Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis

A key to fighting off debilitation is to find activities you can do when ones you have done become difficult or impossible. Weight loss helps, too.
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Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Mobilize Your Website Now

On April 21, 2015 Google expanded the use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change, referred to by web developers as ‘Mobilegeddon’ or ‘Phonapocalypse’ affects mobile Internet searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact on search results …
What this mean...
Mobilize Your Website Now

Don't Repeal Healthcare Reform -- One Family's Story

Rep. Capps speaks against repealing healthcare reform because it has put in place critical protections to help families across America. The Strong family, of Santa Barbara, CA has been dramaticall…
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Don't Repeal Healthcare Reform -- One Family's Story

Ask Well: Do Microwaves Degrade Food Nutrients?

Heating your food in a microwave can have varying effects on the nutritional content.
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Ask Well: Do Microwaves Degrade Food Nutrients?

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Endive, Served Hot

Endive is often served cold, but this week Martha Rose Shulman heats it up.
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Endive, Served Hot

Drivers of Operating Margin

Some factors commonly used to explain poor operating performance do not prevent many hospitals from being highly profitable. For example, Truven Health Analytics™ has found that rates of uncompensated care, drug expense, and other factors do not seem to differ between unprofitable and very...
Drivers of Operating Margin

Supreme Court debates Obama healthcare reform

http://www.euronews.com/ People on both sides of the argument protested outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, as nine top judges debated healthcare reform for the last day. Talk centred…

Supreme Court debates Obama healthcare reform

Friday, April 24, 2015

Gender Pay Gap Persists in Nursing

Female RNs continue to earn less than their male counterparts across settings, specialties, and positions, data shows.
HealthLeadersMedia.com – Physician Leadership News

Gender Pay Gap Persists in Nursing