By Kylie Gilberg, Associate Marketing Manager, Midmark Corporation Did you know that 20% of newly diagnosed patients and 80% of those with diabetes for 15 years or more are at risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy?1And 16% of errors are due to inadequate physical examination.2 This makes early and accurate detection important. For a patient… [Read More…]
The Risks of Physician Burnout
Physician burnout affects nearly 50% of physicians in the US based on a recent study by Stanford University. Burnout is a reaction to long-term stress characterized by emotional, mental and physical exhaustion, as well as a loss of purpose in one’s career. This type of stress leads to rising suicide rates among physicians, substance abuse,… [Read More…]
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide To Portable and Teledentistry Essentials
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide to Portable and Teledentistry Essentials At-risk populations often face multiple challenges that impact their ability to access care even when that care is provided on a sliding-fee scale or at no charge at all; lack of reliable transportation, risking job loss from taking time off, income loss needed… [Read More…]
Infection Control Through Medical Furniture
Brought to you by Office Depot and Workspace Interiors Did you know that intelligently designed hospital furniture can become an important part of infection prevention efforts? Although it might seem as if healthcare furniture and reimbursements aren’t connected, damage-resistant surfaces and minimal furniture joints (which reduce the harboring of bacteria) can form a frontline defense in furniture even… [Read More…]
Battling the Opioid Epidemic with Prescription Drug Monitoring
Prescription Drug Monitoring Prescription Drug monitoring is a critical tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. While state-based prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) let us know what drugs patients are prescribed, we must also know what drugs are actually in a patient’s system, prescribed or not. The Opioid Epidemic Despite many efforts that have… [Read More…]
Healthcare Policy Update
The beginning of the year has been busy for America’s health centers and their 28 million patients! CHIME Act Several bills were introduced in the Senate to extend the Community Health Center Fund for 5 years and provide support for workforce expansions at health centers. These legislative efforts represent a critical step forward in our… [Read More…]
Proposed Policies Deter Immigrants From Receiving Healthcare
Proposed Policies Deter Immigrants From Receiving Healthcare The Trump administration put forth a proposal that, if put into action, could jeopardize the legal status of immigrants who sign up for select government funded programs, including Medicaid. The proposal, which will change the definition of Public Charge, aims to curb immigration to only those who can… [Read More…]
Improving Outcomes Through Telehealth
Telehealth has become an increasingly popular option for individuals to seek treatment for illness and disease without ever leaving the comfort of their own home. A patient will just need access to a smartphone, tablet or computer, and they are ready to take their health into the digital age. Two thirds of patients… [Read More…]
Avoid These Three Tactics That Keep Your Medical Waste Prices Soaring
Avoid These Three Tactics That Keep Your Medical Waste Prices Soaring With Innovative Cost Solutions There are three primary tactics the medical waste haulers use to keep your costs soaring and keep you locked into a contract for as long as possible. Learning how to identify these tactics and regain control over your waste… [Read More…]
Health Centers: The Growing Demand for Mental Health and Substance Use Services
There is a massive problem growing right underneath the noses of the medical community. Just look at the latest statistics from community health centers. Since 2010, visits to community health centers for behavioral health services, such as mental health and substance use, have increased by a startling 83%. That is not simply a statistic —… [Read More…]
