California steps up in the open data movement, putting a slew of government health and human services data online. Come one, come all, to access information and help improve health care. Data nerds and tech-savvy policy makers are especially welcome.
Health-care information-technology company Cerner Corp.'s second-quarter earnings rose 14% on quarterly gains in both bookings and revenue.
Quiz: How Much Have You Thought About Health and Health-Care Costs in Retirement? Submitted by Guidant Planning on March 14th, 2019 When planning for retirement, it's important to consider a wide variety of factors. One of the most important is health and its associated costs. Thinking about your future health and the rising cost of health care can help you better plan for retirement in terms of both your finances and overall well-being. This quiz can help you assess your current knowledge of…
The AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 2nd edition, can help primary care practices reduce the complexity of health care, increase patient understanding of health information, and enhance support for patients of all health literacy levels. What Are Health Literacy Universal Precautions? Health literacy universal precautions are the steps that practices take when they assume that all patients may have difficulty comprehending health information and accessing…
Thursday, May 29, 2014 At any age, health care is a priority. But when you retire, you should probably focus more on health care than ever before. This is especially true for women. Women live longer, develop certain chronic conditions (e.g., osteoporosis) at a higher rate than men, and are more apt to experience medical limitations that directly affect their daily activities. That's why it's particularly…
Traveling abroad can require you to make even more preparations than regular trips inside the United States. That’s especially true when it comes to accessing health care while abroad, because whether you think you’ll need medical care or not, accidents can and do occasionally happen. One of the best things to do before you leave the country for a trip is to visit a travel medicine clinic, says Christopher Carpenter, M.D. , head of the section of infectious disease and international medicine at…
Four Corners Health Department The health insurance and health care world can be confusing and overwhelming at times. We all do our best to understand who we should call before we have a procedure or what specialist our insurance covers. If we don't have health insurance to help cover medical expenses, we want to make sure we are not getting services that we don't really need. It is helpful to find lower cost resources and health care providers who will work with us…
A connected health care system is one that’s connected no matter where services are received – hospital, clinic, physical therapy, pharmacy, wearable devices, the gym, et cetera – and it’s effortless for health care providers across the care continuum to access the information generated within those settings.
Company Description: Eriksen Translations Inc., now in its 27th year, is a leading provider of multilingual services in more than 100 languages. In addition to translation, Eriksen offers Web and software localization, multilingual typesetting and media services, interpreting, and cultural consulting. Eriksen partners with healthcare and insurance providers, financial institutions, law firms, and educational publishers, as well as museums and cultural institutions worldwide. Located in downtown…
Are you or your family planning a summer vacation? If you or your family gets sick while traveling, we've got you covered — even if you're outside the state or in another country. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) offers the most accepted health insurance in North Dakota, with access to more than 99 percent of doctors and hospitals in the state. As a BCBSND member, you also have access to a robust national and international network, allowing you to seek…