Several healthcare IT vendors have unveiled new offerings that help health systems improve patient access, address provider burdens and drive cost optimization over the past week. Oracle Health said Monday that it wants to help tame provider administrative challenges by replacing manual processes with cloud-based automated claims processing, while Luma Health on Tuesday released machine … Read more
There are many emerging value-based care models in healthcare that are shifting the definition of what professionals have understood it to be. Equality Health is one example of a VBC success story to tell that offers a different view of value-based models – and holds some lessons that healthcare executives can learn from. Equality Health … Read more
With less than three months before the clock runs out on telemedicine electronic prescribing flexibilities, Reps. Doris Matsui, D-California, and Earl “Buddy” Carter, R-Georgia, are leading a bipartisan charge to urge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to strengthen and deliver a better proposal for a controlled substance registry for telehealth providers. WHY IT MATTERS This … Read more
Sick baby? When to seek medical attention When a healthy baby gets sick, don’t panic. Understand when to call the doctor and when to seek emergency care for your baby. By Mayo Clinic Staff When you have a baby occasional infections and fevers may be inevitable. But even parents who have experience with sick babies … Read more
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Discover the connection between health and friendship, and how to promote and maintain healthy friendships. By Mayo Clinic Staff Friendships can have a big effect on your health and well-being. But it’s not always easy to make or keep friends. Understand the importance of social connection in … Read more
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits Kegel exercises for men can help improve bladder control and possibly improve sexual performance. Here’s a guide to doing Kegels correctly. By Mayo Clinic Staff Kegel exercises can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the bladder and bowel, and they affect sexual function. With practice, you … Read more
Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk There’s no proven prevention strategy for prostate cancer. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re worried about your risk of prostate cancer, you may want to know … Read more
Tricyclic antidepressants Tricyclic antidepressants affect brain chemicals to ease depression symptoms. Explore their possible side effects and whether one of these antidepressants may be a good option for you. By Mayo Clinic Staff Tricyclic antidepressants are among the earliest antidepressants developed. They’re effective, but they’ve generally been replaced by antidepressants that cause fewer side effects. … Read more
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women Kegel exercises can help prevent or control urinary leaking and other pelvic floor symptoms. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing Kegel exercises correctly. By Mayo Clinic Staff Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. Kegel exercises also are … Read more
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips — from taking a timeout to using “I” statements — to stay in control. By Mayo Clinic Staff Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when … Read more