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Isolation is terrible for your health. How should you keep healthy and…
Amanda Kowalski Mental HealthcarePeople have been spending a lot of time alone during the COVID-19 pandemic, with entire countries shutting down for months. Since then, exposure to the actual virus has sent millions back into quarantine for self- or government-imposed isolation. And the second wave may be underway, health authorities warn. For some people, being alone is a dream come true or not that much different than their normal routine. But for most, self-isolation has been a shocking new reality and, in some cases, has led to depression and suicide. Even before the pandemic hit, researchers knew that loneliness and social isolation were serious health threats.
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4 COVID-19-related changes that could outlast the pandemic
Amanda Ghosh Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCOVID-19 is changing the landscape of daily life. While some changes are minor and easy to adopt, changes like working from home create significant shifts in our social lives. Masks, virtual learning, ghost restaurants, and increased use of hand sanitizer are just a few of the pandemic-related changes that could stick around after the health crisis ends.
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4 outdoor adventure companies that pivoted to mask manufacturing and how…
Amanda Ghosh Recreation & LeisureThe air is crisp, the foliage is spectacular, and the mountains are calling. Fall is the perfect season for an outdoor adventure. This year, in addition to wearing your favorite cycling jersey, headband, waders, or hiking pack, you'll add a face mask. Check out how these four outdoor adventure companies pivoted to mask making and see how they're doing now.
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Algorithm could help keep consumers safe from illegal online pharmacies
Gail Short PharmaceuticalThe National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) reported this year that it identified dozens of illicit online pharmacies (IOPs) selling drugs marketed as treatments for COVID-19, drugs that would normally require a prescription. "Rogue internet pharmacy networks are run by criminal opportunists, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has provided the perfect opportunity for illegal online drug sellers to prey on fearful consumers," the NABP says in its "Rogue Rx Activity Report." But now, researchers at Penn State University have developed an algorithm that may be able to identify which online pharmacies are legitimate and which ones are not. They wrote about their findings in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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CMS again expands telehealth services covered by Medicare
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced it is adding 11 new telehealth services that Medicare will reimburse. This is the first addition to the Medicare telehealth services list since May 1, 2020. Per CMS, Medicare will begin paying eligible caregivers who furnish these newly added telehealth services — effective immediately — throughout the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. CMS says additional coverages are part of a push to accelerate telehealth use by removing reimbursement barriers.
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Everybody’s getting their temperature taken, but why is nobody’s…
Amanda Kowalski Medical & Allied HealthcareYou get your temperature taken at the doctor’s office, at your hairdresser, nail salon and even before you can watch a high school football game. In the months since the outbreak of COVID-19, you’ve probably had your temperature taken more than all the years of your life before this — combined. And you might have noticed something — you’re not normal. When it comes to body temperature, normal temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. Chances are you aren’t, though, are you? Well, don’t worry, nobody else is either.
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Podcast: How to cultivate physician referrals for your cash-based practice
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationIn this episode, Jarod Carter shares some strategies for cultivating your network of referring physicians. He explains how to navigate the initial conversation, including discussing your billing arrangements, how to establish rapport, and things you can do to increase the chances that any referrals you receive will convert. You’ll also hear some clever follow-up techniques that create ongoing touchpoints that will help establish you as a valued resource to your referral sources.
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The power of curiosity and critical thinking in healthcare
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIn healthcare, thinking critically is central to successful outcomes. In research, education, and other avenues of inquiry, it is the ability to examine a situation from as many angles as possible that drives innovation forward. Simultaneously, curiosity is a key factor in the unlocking of potential solutions. Curiosity is one driver of critical thinking, and the aptitude for thinking critically can lead to a never-ending positive feedback loop of discovery.
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Event trends designed to keep guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jonathan Morse Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are now thinking of health and safety more seriously, especially when it comes to public places with large crowds — including events. In order to keep guests safe and aid in the prevention of spreading illness or disease, there are certain new measures event coordinators must take. Let’s take a look at some creative event trends designed to keep guests safe when they return to events post-lockdown.
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Workplace survivor syndrome is another consequence of COVID-19 for businesses
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCOVID-19 has resulted in the loss of over 210,000 lives, but also the loss of livelihood for many Americans. According to September data from the U.S. Labor Department, 2.4 million people are experiencing long-term joblessness. By November, that number could more than double. While the employees who are still employed may feel grateful or fortunate, Challenger, Gray & Christmas present another emotion that these workers may experience: guilt. The executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas recently recommended that companies acknowledge their remaining employees may be dealing with survivor’s guilt and find a way to deal with it.
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