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When people find themselves in the middle of a personal or family health issue, they can easily become overwhelmed by new realities, complexities and lifestyle changes. By eliminating the “unknowns” about the administration and payment of their care, patients can be more mentally, emotionally and...
Diversity creates a rich tapestry of cultures, ideas and experiences across our country. It broadens the definition of what it means to be an American. And when it is a fundamental component of business, diversity can make a great positive impact on local communities. Blue...
There used to be a one-word description for childhood health and wellness programs: “play”. But somewhere between online games, expanded TV channels and over-scheduled after-school commitments, kids became less fit. The CDC statistics surrounding childhood health couldn’t be clearer on the need to promote physical...
The phrase “think globally, act locally” has become a rallying cry for transformative ideas that can have a positive impact on individual lives. It’s an effective point of view to have, especially when talking about healthcare. “Nationwide access, local support” is the unique premise, and...
This is a true healthcare story… A woman I know, who I will call “Lucy” to protect her privacy, recently suffered a very painful injury. Lucy slipped on a staircase in her home and tried to break her fall with her right hand, resulting in...
Wherever you go, there you are – ancient Eastern philosophy Humans have been a mobile species long before smartphones. Even after nomadic tribes settled in villages, they still possessed within their DNA an innate sense that there is a “somewhere else” in this world. Another...
Hundreds of thousands of patients are harmed while seeking treatment, and thousands die each year, from preventable medical errors. And, unfortunately, according to The Economics of Health Care Quality and Medical Errors (Wolters Kluwer, 2012), those numbers are not decreasing– “Approximately 200,000 Americans die from...
Over the next year in 10 cities across America, kids are going to occupy “the streets” through a new Play Streets initiative sponsored by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the Partnership for a Healthier America. Kids will be able to participate...
Football has the quarterback. The symphony has its conductor. Film crews have a producer. Any successful organization will have that one primary coordinator in place who makes all the various moving parts act in concert. In medicine we have the primary care physician. And while...
