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03.03.2011
Urgent care facilities use technology to reach out to patients
As urgent care facilities increasingly fight for the public's attention, many are turning to technology to improve the quality of their services and give patients the best care possible.
03.03.2011
New statement calls for physician assistants to play a larger role in delivery of care
The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Physician Assistants are calling on lawmakers at the state and national levels to implement policies that encourage greater teamwork between the two professions in furtherance of their goal of achieving wider adoption of the … more
03.03.2011
Cigarettes linked to increased breast cancer risk
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, but a new study suggests that the condition may be largely avoidable. Researchers from West Virginia University found that individuals who smoke are significantly more likely to develop the condition.
03.02.2011
Urgent care facilities fill holes in healthcare system
Last year's Patient Protection Affordable Care Act promises to make primary care more accessible to those who currently lack health insurance. However, these benefits are likely to be several years away. In the mean time, more people are turning to urgent care facilities to receive affective, … more
03.02.2011
Unemployment may be major health risk
Unemployment may be a risk to more than just an individual's bank account. New findings suggest that people who go without work for long periods of time may be more likely to suffer from emotional and physical health problems than those who are currently working.
03.01.2011
Patient centered medical homes could help states close deficits
Even as many states work to reduce spending and close budget deficits, other are still investing in patient centered medical homes in the belief that the model of care will help increase access to medical services while reducing costs for everyone involved.
03.01.2011
Sweetened drinks raise blood pressure levels
Individuals who drink a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages may want to step away from the soda fountain and find a new drink, as a new study from the Imperial College of London found that individuals who drink the most sugar-sweetened beverages tend to have significantly higher blood pressure.
02.28.2011
Information exchanges help physicians move to patient centered medical homes
As more physicians begin to adopt the patient centered medical home model of care in order to improve quality while reducing costs, technology is coming to play an increasingly large role in medical practice. Health IT services are vital to a doctor's ability to track a patient's progress and … more
02.28.2011
More education may result in lower blood pressure
There may be more of a benefit to completing a college degree than simply higher earnings potential. A new study from researchers at Brown University has shown that individuals with more education tend to have significantly lower blood pressure than those with less education.
02.25.2011
Hospitalists may lead improvements in quality
Due to their high level of contact with patients and their families, hospitalists may soon find themselves at the center of the nation's quest for more efficient, effective care, industry analysts say.
