The ABCs of CARF Accreditation

Summary:  Let’s discuss the ABCs of CARF accreditation. Who is CARF? Who is eligible for CARF accreditation? Why CARF? What are the benefits of CARF accreditation? How is accreditation achieved? Who is CARF? CARF accreditation is a non-profit independent organization which specializes in providing national/international accreditation for health and human services. National accreditation is recognition […]

TJC Accreditation – How to Become Accredited

Summary: How to become accredited. What is the process required to achieve TJC accreditation? What does TJC accreditation mean? TJC accreditation is a national recognition for a healthcare organization who has complied with all of the standards set forth by TJC. TJC stands for The Joint Commission. They used to be referred to as JCAHO […]

Top 5 Healthcare Marketing Trends: Healthcare Marketing Trends 2013

Healthcare Marketing Trends 2013

As healthcare continues to evolve, so does its market base.  Consumers are increasingly more educated, and actively engaging through social media and online resources.  We anticipate these top 5 healthcare marketing trends for the New Year   Top 5 Healthcare Marketing Trends For The New Year 1. Savvy Consumers Healthcare consumers are becoming more sophisticated, […]

Proposed Bill – The Healthcare Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act

Summary: New bill proposed to help regulate mobile health. Let’s talk about the Healthcare Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act. Healthcare Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act A new bill was proposed on December 3, 2012 by Mike Honda, Representative from California, to provide structure and regulation over the mobile health industry. The proposed bill is entitled […]

The Cause-Effect Relationship of Substance Abuse and Depression

Summary: Is there a cause-effect relationship of substance abuse and depression? Does substance abuse cause depression or does depression cause substance abuse? What is the relationship between these diseases? Cause-Effect Relationship of Substance Abuse and Depression What is the cause-effect relationship between depression and substance abuse? Can depression cause one to become addicted to drugs/alcohol? […]