Read the FULL Article here With roughly 250,000 documents released by WikiLeaks and with the aid of some popular media outlets, the ramifications of the diplomatic cables will be far-reaching. My initial thoughts were mixed: … [Read more...]
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As the recent WikiLeaks disclosures continue to make headlines across the globe, I can not help but reflect upon what this means for healthcare privacy. Why are these classified documents so “sensitive” in nature, that the White … [Read more...]
Print This PageLiving to 100 becoming more common, stress reduction is key
The senior citizen population is quickly growing; but did you know that centenarians are expected to reach the 800,000 mark by 2050? Even more shocking – this number was estimated to be only slightly over 50,000 in the year 2000.* … [Read more...]
Print This PageTherapeutic horseback riding beneficial for recovering U.S. servicemen and women
Did you know that “therapeutic horseback riding” may be beneficial for individuals who suffer from disabilities? Saddling-up may seem like an odd choice for therapy, but according to some studies, it is one of the best therapeutic … [Read more...]
Print This PageLouisiana may wait another year for Medicaid overhaul
The Associated Press has reported that Louisiana may have to wait another year for a Medicaid overhaul. The State Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein, believes that the plan to coordinate private insurers within the Medicaid … [Read more...]
Print This PageLargest Health Insurer Forecasts Growth in Medicare Advantage Plans for Elderly
Today, Reuters reported that United Health Group (UNH.N) expects health insurance plan enrollments to increase over the next year. The Group is the largest health insurer in the U.S and expects the growth to result at least in … [Read more...]
Print This PageOver 4 Million Children Not Receiving Medicaid or CHIP, Despite Eligibility
Image Courtesy of jscreationzs/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net In March, numerous healthcare initiatives were signed into law. In September, a report was published that examined “the average day in 2008,” with regard to American children … [Read more...]
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