• By Paul DeMiglio  |  Sep 26, 2013

    World Heart Day Underscores Why Exercise and Diet Count

    This year’s World Heart Day on Sunday, September 29 will focus on raising awareness around changes that individuals – especially women and children – can incorporate into their daily habits to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Created in 2000 by the World Heart Federation (WHF) to highlight…more.

  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Sep 17, 2013

    Are You Ready to Show Your Purple to Stop Alzheimer’s?

    Advocates nationwide are gearing up to participate in activities around Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, a pre-event to World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November. As the facts demonstrate, the need for education and action around this disease is great. A form of progressive dementia that adversely impacts memory, thinking…more.

    Categories: Access to Care
  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Sep 12, 2013

    Groundbreaking Report Spotlights Benefits of Going Green for Hospitals

    The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), a program that encourages hospitals to go healthier for patients by going greener, is marking its one-year anniversary by releasing the first-ever report (2012 Milestone Report) that quantifies the success of sustainability initiatives among hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. HHI is made up of…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings
  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Aug 27, 2013

    August Health Awareness Days Provide Opportunities to Take Action

    As young people across the country go back to school, patient advocates and government stakeholders are leveraging awareness days to help communities learn about health issues impacting children, prevention strategies and efforts to improve care. Here are some examples: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Each August organizations including the Envision…more.

    Categories: Access to Care
  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Aug 20, 2013

    Personal Connections with Pharmacists Drive Medication Adherence Outcomes

    With nearly half of all patients in the US not taking their medications as prescribed, medication non-adherence remains a dangerous and expensive problem that costs the health care system $329 billion annually (Express Scripts Drug Trend Report), meaning more hospitalizations and visits to the emergency room (ER). So what’s the good news?…more.

  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Jul 30, 2013

    Targeted Therapies Open Door to Improved Outcomes and Lower Costs to Treat HCV

    As we were reminded on World Hepatitis Day, early detection is critical to turning the tide of this “silent epidemic” that impacts millions. However, strategies to end the deadly effects of viral hepatitis don’t stop there. Personalized treatment is another essential tool that fuels better outcomes for patients with hepatitis C (HCV) while…more.

  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Jul 9, 2013

    Good for Your Body and Your Budget

    Does stocking your shelves with nutritious foods always mean breaking your budget at the grocery store or local market? You probably think the answer is yes, but what we found might shock you. Dawn Undurraga, a consulting nutritionist for the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and registered dietitian, tells a different…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings
  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Jun 19, 2013

    Does More Data = More Accurate Results?

    Every year U.S. News & World Report comes out with its “Best Hospitals” rankings, and providers wear them like a badge of honor. No doubt the recognition is prestigious. But how many people know why hospitals are ranked as they are? We decided to dig a little deeper and break…more.