Keeping your immune system fully functioning is one of the most important ways to prevent disease, and studies have shown that one of the best ways to strengthen your flu-fighting abilities is…
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Author Archives: Kat Smith
Sen. Udall Drafting Bill to Kill Telemedicine Barriers
WASHINGTON–Sen. Tom Udall (D-Utah) anticipates introducing a bill this spring to make it easier for physicians to practice telemedicine in many states instead of applying for a separate license for each state….
Read more >MeMD Joins the List of On-Demand Medical Care Providers
By: Angela Gonzales | 02/10/2012 HealthNation is expanding its telemedicine services to the small-business community, offering 24/7 access to doctors and support staff. The Scottsdale company joins a growing number of medical…
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Health Brief: The Heart Truth
You may be surprised to learn that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States; each year taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. One…
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The Weekend Workout: Fun, Heart-Healthy Exercises
Just like weight-lifting strengthens your muscles, regular exercise makes your heart (which is also a muscle) stronger. The stronger your heart is, the more blood it can pump with each beat –…
Read more >VA Division Saves $742,000 With Telehealth
A single veterans hospital in rural Oregon saved more than $88,000 in travel expenses during fiscal year 2011 by shifting 3,224 patient encounters from in-person visits to telehealth services, according to a…
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Healthy Eats: Turkey Burger
Cooking up heart-healthy meals for you and your family doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. Increasing your heart health requires no secret ingredients. It simply means making dishes that are lower…
Read more >Point. Click. Cure
KPIX 02/07/2012: Do you ever put off going to the doctor because it’s a hassle or it’s too expensive? Well, now you can see a real MD and get a prescription –…
Read more >HHS Reports Progress on Telehealth Regulations
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is making “significant progress” toward new and revised rules that would save the healthcare industry billions of dollars, including ones that will address privileging…
Read more >Your Health Matters: Telemedicine
CADILLAC — For Dr. Nelson Pou OBGYN is his specialty, and he believes strongly in the safety of his patients. That’s why the Mercy Hospital Cadillac physician says a new form of…
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