The COVID-19 virus isn’t making its exit anytime soon. Although life has returned somewhat to “normal” with the approval and distribution of three highly effective vaccines, the twice-as-contagious Delta variant has put more than 90,000 coronavirus patients in...
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. As of August 23, 2021, approximately 171 million United States residents (51.16 percent of the total population) have...
We owe our lives to our mothers. Yet, in many ways, the American healthcare system is failing to care for them beyond pregnancy. The American Heart Association (AHA) and College of Cardiology know that pregnancy-related complications can indicate a heightened risk of...
Waste is an unfortunate part of almost every industry. Construction, demolition and renovation companies generate waste in the form of ignitable or toxic wreckage and debris. Motor freight and railroad transportation businesses emit residuals from shipment of product...
Examining social determinants of health (SDoH) and how they affect certain populations is nothing new for healthcare providers and payers. Some providers are investing in additional staff and other resources to zero in on SDoH to improve health outcomes, reduce...
Patient engagement continues to be a hot topic throughout the healthcare industry, especially as technology increases the ways individuals can communicate with their providers. According to research, almost half of patients in the United States use technology for this...
