Articles by tag: health

In a recent episode of the Highway to Health podcast discussing health literacy and the consumerization of healthcare, Dr. Chase Feiger, M.D., and CEO at Ostro emphasized the need for simplifying healthcare. Healthcare should be as user-friendly as platforms like Netflix or Amazon. The underlying message: without good health, everything else is inconsequential.

Despite efforts for change, healthcare inequities persist, and financial barriers often dictate the quality of care one receives. But the lens of philanthropy provides a new hope for a leveled playing field. Philanthropic aid in healthcare goes beyond just the cost of treatment; it encompasses a vast array of programs that cover everything from…

Because healthcare accessibility is increasingly paramount, the role of telemedicine is becoming vital, especially in rural areas and places with specialist shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, but the use of telemedicine has been growing for decades as an essential component in bridging the healthcare divide. Recent research shows that the telemedicine…

While it has been widely promoted as a weight loss strategy, research suggests that intermittent fasting may have broader benefits for overall health and well-being. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Intermittent Fasting can help lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such…

From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Director Bryan O. Buckley DrPH, MPH joins the podcast to share his story and efforts to progress health equity for disadvantaged families across the US. NCQA is committed to evolving equity in healthcare through services, programs and next generation accreditations aimed at supporting Health Plans,…

In managing any medical facility or clinic, electronic health records, better known by their initials, EHR, are a vital component to that management. EHRs contain a wide range of information that details a patient’s medical history, exams they have taken or need in the future, what medications they are using, and generally offers medical providers…

In this podcast episode of “Exceeding Your Benchmark,” host Gabrielle is joined by Ashley Harp, Lead Process Engineer at CRB. They discuss the challenges manufacturing facilities like Life Science Companies are facing as they adapt to new technologies and advancements in manufacturing, specifically in the area of combining highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and…

The health of the human brain is of utmost importance considering it is responsible for how we move, the ways in which we give and interpret information, our memories, our moods and behavior and so much more. It is also why when the brain is dealing with disorders that affect normal activities it can be…

Gut health awareness has been playing a pivotal role in the improvement of health as more and more people begin to prioritize the state of microbiome in their bodies. Health experts say that the gut provides an answer to someone’s health, particularly, their digestion and mood, according to Hopkins Medicine. Additionally, the body’s immune system…