• By Sharon Smith, MD FAAP and Charles Thompson, MD FAAP, Co-Leads, KIDS Connecticut  |  Apr 23, 2014

    KIDS: Providing Children and Families a Voice in Medicine, Research, and Innovation

    The active involvement of patients in health care choices, diseases, research, and innovation is an area of recent focus for many public and private entities (e.g., FDA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development initiative).  As an innovative method to engage children, the KIDS (Kids and Families Impacting Disease Through Science) project was launched…more.

  • By Jamie Elizabeth Rosen, Editor, Real World Health Care  |  Mar 27, 2014

    Four benefits of electronic health records

    Leaders from industry, academia, and health care discuss the rollout of this technology at The Atlantic’s sixth annual Health Care Forum Today The Atlantic Health Care Forum brought together leading policymakers and industry experts in medicine, public health, and nutrition to have conversations about the state of the nation’s health…more.

  • By Jamie Elizabeth Rosen, Editor, Real World Health Care  |  Mar 12, 2014

    Our Top 4 Most ‘Liked’ Health Care Stories

    This week is Real World Health Care’s one-year anniversary. Over the past year, we showcased solutions that are proven to lower costs, increase access, and provide more patient-centered care. In celebration of this milestone, we are sharing the favorite posts as measured by Facebook ‘likes’ from our readers, who have…more.

  • By Joel L. Zive, BS, PharmD, Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy  |  Feb 26, 2014

    Three Ways You Can Reduce the Impact of Cardiovascular Disease this American Heart Month

    Most of the readers of this blog know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of men and women in this country. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, CVD is a leading cause of disability, preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities. Out-of-hospital cardiac…more.

  • By Jamie Elizabeth Rosen, Editor, Real World Health Care  |  Feb 13, 2014

    Smoking Out Nicotine Addiction: What’s Working in the War on Cigarettes

    With CVS Pharmacy’s recent announcement that cigarettes and other tobacco containing products will no longer be sold in its stores, Real World Health Care has been crunching the numbers on the success of anti-tobacco efforts and reviewing recent advances in smoking cessation. Here’s what we’ve found: #1. Smoking still holds…more.

  • By Linda Barlow  |  Jan 8, 2014

    Are You Ready to Help Stop Cervical Cancer?

    National patient advocacy organizations and allies are urging American women to start the year off right by learning more about cervical cancer and prevention during Cervical Health Awareness Month this January.  Here’s what you need to know. Although enormous strides have been made in the prevention of cervical cancer –…more.

  • By Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Dec 19, 2013

    Be a HealthWell Hero for Patients This Holiday Season

    “HealthWell literally saved my life.” If we told you that the perfect holiday gift could help save a life, you probably wouldn’t believe us. Think again. You’ll make a sick person’s wish come true when you give the gift of health to patients in urgent need of financial assistance by donating…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings
  • By Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Dec 3, 2013

    Give Patients the Gift of Hope and Health by Supporting HealthWell for #GivingTuesday

    We are proud to announce that the HealthWell Foundation – an independent 501(c)(3) charity that provides financial assistance to insured patients living with chronic and life-altering illnesses – is joining the #GivingTuesday campaign, which launches today. 100 percent of your donation to HealthWell goes directly to grants and services that will…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings
  • By Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Nov 1, 2013

    Help A Sick Child this Holiday Season

    No family should ever have to wonder whether they can afford to save their child’s life, but that very question haunts families all over the country, every day. Through the HealthWell Pediatric Assistance Fund,® however, we are working to change that — because no adult or child should go without health care because…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings
  • By Linda Barlow  |  Oct 8, 2013

    Profiles in Courage: Beating Breast Cancer One Story at a Time

    As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, heroes, organizations and allies nationwide are leveraging creative strategies to empower patients and families, educate communities and mobilize supporters to overcome the disease and live healthier. Are You Dense? Dedicated to “informing the public about dense breast tissue and its significance for the…more.