health and wellness

Boston, we have a problem: mental health and practice data is out there

Massachusetts has a lot to offer. Harvard is there, for example. They also have that funny way of pronouncing the word “yard” like they’re throwing it out of their mouths. And um… I’m sure there’s something else, right? That third thing might be just what is needed to make the practice in New England a …

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What health plans need to know about QHPs now that the ACA is here to stay

The provision of Qualified Health Plans, or QHPs, that meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act has become an integral part of many health plan offerings. Now that numerous repeal requests and lawsuits filed against the ACA over the years have failed, health plans can finally invest with confidence in this line of business. …

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Trauma and social anxiety are increasing mental health concerns for college students

Trauma and social anxiety are both on the rise among college students seeking mental health care on campus, according to a new report from Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health. The report, released Wednesday, also examined the connection between mental health and academic success, finding that students with certain mental health risk factors …

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FDA is asking experts to review seafood safety for children through the lens of health equity

“We know from our analysis of habitual dietary intake that it means seafood intake is low in the general population. However, we also understand that specific segments of the population have unique fish consumption compared to the general population.”such as Alaska Natives, Asian Americans and those in lake communities, Kellie Casavale, senior scientific adviser for …

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Point32Health Taps has included health for LGBTQ+ assistance

Traditionally offering virtual assistance and navigation services to employers, inclusive health is now moving into the health plan space. It is partnering with Point32Health to serve its commercial members in the LGBTQ+ community, companies announced Wednesday. Based in San Francisco Health included offers patients access to virtual and in-person urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, …

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Kroger Health Brand Campaign Advertises “In-Store Care”

Kroger Health’s “World of Care Is In-Store” campaign includes streaming video, radio spots, social media posts, and in-store signage. / Photo courtesy of Kroger Health Kroger Health, the health services arm of The Kroger Co., has kicked off a new brand campaign that positions the retailer’s supermarkets as widely accessible health and wellness destinations. Entitled …

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A travel medical record can improve patient outcomes and alleviate health concerns while traveling

New data reveals that 28% of Americans have gotten sick or injured while on vacation. Illness and injury are among the worst-case scenarios when traveling, because in addition to ruining our plans, we are far from our medical team and perhaps even from the comfort of family, friends or colleagues who could help us. If …

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Health equity and the push for value-based care

Social, economic and geographical disadvantages create significant disparities in health care, such as lower quality of care and lower health outcomes. To help improve these issues, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) redesigned the global and professional direct contracting model under the new name, the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community …

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