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The role of nurses in an aging population
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIt's no secret that the population of the United States — and the world at large — is aging rapidly. The Baby Boom ended around 1964, and since those heady days of relative economic prosperity and population growth, the birth rate hasn't kept pace with the rate of aging.
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A look at the latest therapeutic methods for migraine
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalMigraine is a common and devastating disorder, with chronic migraine characterized by headaches for more than or equal to 15 days per month. There are several treatment options for this condition, and here is a look at some of the latest developments.
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Employee assistance programs offer help to veterans with PTSD
Joy Burgess Civil & GovernmentWith the growing number of veterans in the workplace, many employers have employee assistance programs in place that offer help to veterans, specifically to those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, other mental health problems and reintegration issues.
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Sleep: The most important part of the day
Jeff White Sports & FitnessWe live in a fast-paced society. Everything needs to be done now, and there's always more we have to do. Being able to do it all is good, but to do it all at the expense of getting a full night's sleep or adequate rest can be detrimental to your health.
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Virginia bill is first step to improving mental healthcare
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareSince 2008, states nationwide have cut $4.5 billion from mental healthcare funding. But Virginia is taking steps to become a true leader in the mental healthcare field. After a 5-minute floor speech in the Virginia Senate on Feb. 10, Senate Bill 260 was approved with a 38-0 vote.
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Is the money spent each year on supplements creating benefits?
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalA recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests not. In fact, the researchers question whether Americans are wasting money. There is actually significant evidence to advise against routine supplementation.
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Are smartphones productive tools or distractive devices?
C. Fredrick CrumMany businesses provide leaders with smartphones or reimburse employees for their use of their private phones for business use so that productivity is increased. I have always wondered if this practice actually increased productivity or if having the world at your fingertips was a distraction. A group of researchers at Kent State University seems to have provided an answer.
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Valentine’s Day woes? There’s an ICD-10 code for that
Charlotte Bohnett Medical & Allied HealthcareNo holiday is without unfortunate incidents — not even the lovey, dovey Valentine's Day. No matter what goes awry, though, trust that there's an ICD-10 code for it.
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ONC aims to expand Blue Button reach
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationAn initiative aimed at getting more patients to access, download and share their patient data is expected to go live later this month. The Blue Button Connector, a website launching by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, was initially scheduled to go live Jan. 15. The launch has been delayed, reportedly to give the ONC time to improve the user experience and build momentum surrounding the Blue Button movement. It is banking on the Blue Button to become the gold standard of patient data access.
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MHPAEA: What is new under the final rules?
Jessica Belle Healthcare AdministrationThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires that certain private and public healthcare insurance plans that offer mental health or substance use disorder benefits apply the same type of financial requirements and treatment limitations that the plan applies to medical and surgical benefits.
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