Tag: healthcare
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THE INTERSECTION OF HEALTHCARE AND IT
As technology continues to grow, so will the opportunities to enter the health informatics field. Health informatics is the convergence of healthcare and technology. They assist in providing patient security with electronic records, maintaining equipment and providing higher quality care.
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The Small Business Health Economy
Is your small business paying too much for or can’t afford a group healthcare plan? Did you know that almost half of all uninsured Americans work in small businesses? The current state of small business healthcare is bleak, but it could be better if more businesses switched to a defined contribution plan. Learn how letting…
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What do I need to know about NHS healthcare vs. Private healthcare?
The NHS is under constant scrutiny from both the press and the public and as a government funded body, struggles to meet the standard of care that private healthcare companies are able to meet. This infographic takes a look at some of the key issues facing the NHS, from waiting times to bed blocking, in…
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The Critical Value of a Nursing Education
The value of education in nursing has never been higher. According to a new study, higher education for nurses could mean the difference between life and death. Nursing is the fastest-growing occupation in the healthcare industry, with over 500,000 new jobs to be created by 2018. Since nurses already make up the majority of the…
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Pill Nation
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing sector of US healthcare costs and have become a major priority to many Americans. Where do you fit in with these statistics?
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Sugar – the secret enemy to beautiful skin
This infographic explores the damaging effects of sugar on skin ageing. It exposes the sugar content of some of products we experience every day, and the impact these could be having on your skin.
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Laugh It Off: How Laughing is Beneficial to Your Health
Have you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? You might be surprised to find out just how true it really is. Laughter improves our respiration, blood flow, and reduces stress while releasing endorphins in our system. Learn just how beneficial laughing is with Laugh It Off: How Laughing is Beneficial to Your Health,…
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The Symptoms of Texting – the growing reach of mHealth
The partnership between healthcare and mobile technology has the ability to reshape the health industry, particularly in terms of outpatient care. In fact 40% of doctors believe that mHealth can reduce the number of visits to the physicians’ office, which reached 1 billion in 2011. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health systems and providers…
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What You Need to Know About Obamacare
Despite its 1900+ page length, and 234k words that impact substantive law, the basics of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or Obamacare aren’t hard to grasp. See how Obamacare affects you and what will every American get starting 2014 in terms of health care.
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America’s Health Disadvantage
The United States spent $2.6 trillion on health care in 2010 – more than any other country in the world. Yet based on research from a collaborative effort within the National Academy of Sciences, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in similar high-income countries.