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What sets medical marijuana apart from the pharmaceutical industry?  For one, they are not regulated the same, they are not certified the same, and although both are used for medical purposes, they are worlds apart as far as everything else goes. This could soon change as a startup is set to create lab-grown compounds inRead more

It is not news that visits to the emergency room (ER) are notorious for slapping incredibly high bills on patients after their departure. According to the New York Times, knowing about options and the difference of these can make all the difference in cost. Nowadays, both demand and technological advancements have made healthcare accessible toRead more

In April of 2018, nearly 100 small physician groups reported an acquisition or merger from hospitals and health systems. This trend does not seem to stop and as Alanna Moriarty for DefinitiveHC.com explains, the benefits outweigh the cons on why this trend is growing, resulting in a win for both sides. The full article canRead more

A recent survey revealed that hackers can obtain critical data within a matter of hours. Depending on the amount of security, it can be anywhere from 5 to 15 hours, but in the end, the damage is the same and the consequences are expensive. Nuix Black Report stated that healthcare systems have become “soft targets”Read more

From its humble beginning in the text-book industry to its now never-ending range of supplies to quirky items and pantry items, Amazon has increased its role in consumerism faster than any other online retailer. Easy to shop for necessities such as vitamin supplements and even over the counter (OTC) medications have made it convenient forRead more

When the news of the proposed tax bill first emerged last year, the stated mentality was that be the end of the bill passing, there would be a benefiting end and a losing end. Once the main points of the bill were made public, it was clear that in personal and professional finances alike, everyoneRead more

The news spread like wildfire earlier this month when the final announcement regarding CVS Health and Aetna’s merger were confirmed. CVS Health has had a steady growth on their own over the past few years, with upgrades like bringing in Epic Systems as their EMR of choice, to working on plans for becoming the firstRead more

If you are not aware, open enrollment began yesterday, Wednesday, November 1st and will remain open until December 15th. According to NBC News, over 12% of the adult population in the United States does not have health insurance – a percentage that has gone up since the election last November. While Obamacare is not necessarilyRead more

During Epic’s user group meeting in late September, Judy Faulkner made a bold statement to declare that the EHR era had run its course.  She replaced the EHR term to CHR; implying that the electronic transition has been made and done.  Back when paper records were the norm, the development of Electronic Records was theRead more

Tropical Storm Harvey has flooded a vast area in Texas, taken down homes, ruined vehicles, and sadly, taken lives.  In the midst of the disaster, healthcare facilities were not immune to property damages and have force-closed numerous facilities in the Houston area. The first of which was West Houston Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, MDRead more