According to a study from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), more than half of all hospitalizations that occur in nursing home patients are unnecessary. In a year-long investigation with…
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Author Archives: Kat Smith
MeMD Expands Access to Healthcare by Bringing its Online Telemedicine Service to Every State in the U.S.
MeMD announces that patients can now be seen nationwide on both a single-use and membership-based model for e-healthcare.
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Veterans Affairs Fueling Telemedicine Ventures
The positive impact of telemedicine on veterans has been steadily growing over the past decade. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 600,000 veterans used telemedicine programs in 2013, and…
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Are E-Cigarettes Really a Safe Alternative to Cigarette Smoking?
An e-cig is a smokeless device that uses nicotine and liquid to simulate a real cigarette. This may sound like a safe way to quit smoking, but is it really?
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MeMD Offers Discounted Telemedicine Visits for Allergy Season
MeMD, a leading telemedicine provider, is offering discounted online medical consultations for patients suffering from seasonal allergies, now through…
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Why Do We Cry?
Whether you’re watching the latest Nicholas Sparks’ movie, chopping an onion or stressing out, this common body function could be serving a number of purposes.
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Telemedicine Provider MeMD Announces Continuation of Successful Telehealth Education Blog
The weekly blog covers a range of telehealth topics and benefits for medical providers, and has helped educate and bring awareness to the growing industries of telehealth and telemedicine.
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Pediatric Applications in Telehealth [Infographic]
Telehealth has many applications in different healthcare settings. One of the most recent developments surrounds the field of pediatrics. Parents spend a large chunk of their time, money, and effort in taking…
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Is Your Brain Getting Enough Exercise?
There are a wide variety of brain exercises you can do regularly to keep your mind sharp and focused, use these four tips to keep your brain healthy.
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Soak up the Sun and Get Fit This Spring
With flowers in bloom and signs of winter fading, an outdoor workout can be just what you need to kick start a season of healthy physical activity. As you warm up your…
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