Love-struck couples must be preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day and show their affection for one another as Valentine’s Week gets underway. While this day offers the possibility to make your loved one feel special, it also brings a duty to both of you to ensure a long and healthy life for each other. Since it has been more than a month past the new year and if you haven’t been able to keep up with your new year’s resolutions, Promise Day is the ideal time to follow them up. So, make these few key couples promise for a better life,
Rethinking Medicaid Engagement: How Digital Innovation Is Improving Member Outcomes
Medicaid programs across the U.S. are facing mounting pressure to not only deliver essential healthcare services, but also to engage members in ways that drive healthier behaviors and long-term outcomes. With millions of Americans enrolled in Medicaid, the need for effective Medicaid engagement has never been greater.
Traditional communication methods like printed mailers and cold phone calls are proving insufficient, especially in reaching members who are often underserved, digitally disconnected, or managing multiple barriers to care. To close care gaps, reduce costs, and improve outcomes, Medicaid plans must shift toward modern, personalized, and scalable engagement solutions.
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…Daily habits that can help decrease your biological age | Health
Aging is a natural process and with time one grows older. But some people look older than their actual or biological age which could at times take a heavy toll on self-esteem and confidence. In some cases, it may lead to social anxiety and a tendency to avoid events and parties. Besides, looking older than biological age suggests all may not be well with one’s physical and mental health. It also indicates low fitness level. As unhealthy habits are generally at the root of faster aging, healthy lifestyle changes can often slow down the aging process. This would not only
BC doctor says better health-care services are needed on search and rescue missions
A BC doctor is advocating for more advanced health-care providers to be a part of backcountry rescues.
Dr. Doug Brown, a Royal Columbian Hospital emergency physician and volunteer with North Shore Rescue, said search-and-rescue teams in BC needed to have more access to doctors or health-care providers to bring along for serious rescues.
Brown said with the approval of nighttime hoist rescues involving critical injuries, search and rescue teams need a health-care professional who can provide immediate treatment in the field.
“There needs to be an advanced-care provider, paramedic or physician, that can come to their side and take care
Olive oil coffee: Is Starbucks’ new Oleato drink healthy?
Starbucks made headlines this week for its latest creation: coffee infused with a spoonful of olive oil.
The coffee giant unveiled the new “Oleato” beverage line in their Italy stores Wednesday, with the drink options set to debut at select US locations this spring. In the announcement, Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz described the new drinks, which use cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil, as “the next revolution in coffee.” He said they were inspired by “a family tradition that has existed in regions of Italy for generations — enjoying a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil each day as an
5 fiber-rich foods for weight loss, better digestion and many more
Macronutrients are the types of foods you must consume in order for your body to function properly, generate energy and prevent diseases. They include fats, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and more. While they are all necessary, fiber is touted as one of the most essential macronutrients that you may need. After all, it is the most natural and efficient way to maintain a healthy weight while simultaneously keeping your gut health in check. Here, we will tell you about revealing the top fiber-rich foods to help you reap all these health benefits of fiber.
How much fiber should I eat per
CMS’s Journey To Value-Based Care
Most people think of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as an insurance company that covers individual services provided by physicians, FQHCs, hospitals, and other health care providers. Some people even think of it as a policy-writing agency for Medicare. It is true that CMS reimburses providers for services to millions of individual beneficiaries. However, since the Affordable Care Act came into action in 2010, CMS has been developing focused payment strategies that shift from fees for services to value-based care and a focus on population health.
Today, CMS’s second-highest strategic priority is prevention and population health. To this
Are You Ready for DOJ Enforcement?
Last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recouped $2.2 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments.
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The DOJ stressed that the FCA is one of the most important tools for ensuring public funds are spent properly.
Over 77% of recovered funds were healthcare funds.
What types of claims resulted in settlements and actions?
- COVID-19 fraud – these were related to improper use of government funds related to the