Obesity can lead to chronic diseases such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Osteoarthritis, and Hypertension. Chronic diseases are a contributing factor to rising readmission rates which in turn are contributing to the rising costs of healthcare. What can we do as a nation to help reduce the prevalence of obesity?
What increases hospital re-admissions?
Summary: Hospital readmissions are of major concern and a strategic part of the Affordable Care Act […]
Summary: Hospital readmissions are of major concern and account for a large portion of preventable healthcare costs. Is telehealth the answer or at least a viable option in conjunction […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a common term referring to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010. Other terms used are Healthcare Reform and Obamacare.
Genetically Modified Crops
Summary: What are genetically modified […]
New treatments or advice for preventing medical conditions are released to the public regularly, yet 115 million Americans still don’t feel healthy. […]
The rising costs of healthcare has become a national issue. How much are we spending on healthcare? How do we get a handle on the rising costs?
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?
Summary: What can we expect in 2013 in terms of healthcare? Will it be more “affordable”? Will it be more “accessible”? Will there be “value” added? Just how affordable […]
Summary: What remedies are currently being proposed to meet the rising demand and diminishing supply for Psychiatrists? The shortage of Psychiatrists has reached a critical point. What options are […]