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HEALTHY LIVING: A rewarding health career | Lifestyle
This month’s column is a tandem effort by Finger Lakes Community Health employees Jamie Jeffery, LPN, and Millie Melton, Regional Medical Health Center site manager, both of whom talk about the rewards of working in healthcare. Did you think a healthcare job could be so rewarding? Some would think that working in healthcare during the pandemic would be a nightmare. Some wouldn’t consider healthcare at all. However, we’re here to say that it isn’t for everyone, but it could be for you. For us, it’s the best job we’ve had. Both of us have worked at Finger Lakes Community Health … Read more
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Patients burdened by administrative hassles that delay care, survey shows
Navigating the labyrinthine U.S. healthcare system is so challenging for patients that it leads to delayed or foregone medical care, new research shows. Twenty-five percent of insured, working age adults have either postponed or gone without necessary healthcare because of administrative obstacles, according to a study published in the journal Health Services Research Thursday. Nearly three-quarters of patients reported undertaking tasks like scheduling appointments, seeking health information, obtaining prior authorizations and resolving problems with bills and premiums. The researchers used data from the Urban Institute’s March 2019 Health Reform Monitoring Survey. “Over time we’ve increased the role of the consumer … Read more
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Survey Finds Consumers Continue to Struggle to Afford Healthcare Amid Pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent survey commissioned by CarePayment and conducted by Porter Research found that 42% of consumers delayed healthcare and 24% could not afford additional medical expenses without a financing plan due to COVID-19. According to the survey, delayed care was the number one way the pandemic impacted healthcare needs, followed by increased telemedicine and mental stress. Conducted May – June 2021, Porter Research surveyed 2,500 CarePayment members, patients who are currently enrolled in CarePayment’s 0.00% APR patient financing solution, regarding the effects of the pandemic and the cost of healthcare if they were to pay medical … Read more
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Black Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Increasing Faster Than Whites, Study Finds : Shots
New research shows racial disparities in opioid overdose rates, with the rate of deaths among Black people growing faster than in other groups. The researchers are calling for expanding access to drug treatment and to education on how to prevent overdoses using the antidote drug, naloxone. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images New research shows racial disparities in opioid overdose rates, with the rate of deaths among Black people growing faster than in other groups. The researchers are calling for expanding access to drug treatment and to education on how to prevent overdoses using the antidote … Read more
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When to Worry About a Rash in Adults
Rashes can cause irritation and discomfort. Rashes in very visible places such as your hands or face might even cause embarrassment. Fortunately, most rashes are mild and not a cause for concern. You can generally treat a rash with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. However, there are rashes that a medical professional should look at. These rashes might be a sign of an infection, allergic reaction, or disease. You can read 12 common signs a rash might be a sign of something more serious below. An area on your skin that is itchy, irritated, and swollen is called a rash. A rash … Read more
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Edifecs Announces Acquisition of Talix
BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edifecs, Inc., a health information technology solutions company, announced today that it has acquired Talix, an information technology company that provides risk and quality solutions to healthcare payers and providers. The integration of Edifecs’ and Talix’s technologies will create an expanded risk adjustment solution with critical workflows and insights that improve efficiencies and directly support payer and provider collaboration. “The more we learned about Talix, the more impressed we were with the company, their leadership team, and their patent-awarded technology,” said Venkat Kavarthapu, CEO of Edifecs. “Talix has deep NLP capabilities in the industry with … Read more
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