Category Archives: Healthcare Policy

How Well Does Your Doctor Communicate with You?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Communication between patients and their doctors makes a big difference in healthcare. It can affect how patients feel about their doctors – whether their doctors seem well informed and caring. Communication can also affect care – whether patients understand health … Continue reading →

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Pharmaceutical Companies: How Much Do They Control?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Every day Americans are subjected to a barrage of advertising by the pharmaceutical industry. Mixed in with the pitches for a particular drug—usually featuring beautiful people enjoying themselves in the great outdoors—is a more general message. Boiled down to its … Continue reading →

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Right To Die: Euthanasia & Human Rights

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

This is one of the most debated topics in the world and that is euthanasia. Euthanasia literally means good death but in this context it means mercy killing. The debate is regarding the legalization of euthanasia. This debate is a … Continue reading →

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How Often Do You Get Mammograms?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Changing recommendations for when women should get mammograms have created conflict and confusion. Not only do recommendations from different sources vary, but some have moved in opposite directions. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force scaled back its recommendation in 2009, … Continue reading →

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Interviewing for That Healthcare Position? Be ready when you get the call!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Regardless of your experience or credentials, it’s important to prepare for the interview when applying for a job in the healthcare industry. Whether conducted in person or on the phone, the interview provides an ideal opportunity to present your qualifications, … Continue reading →

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Doctors Hiring Older Medical Assistants

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Between 1995 and 2007, the number of older workers on full-time work schedules nearly doubled while the number working part-time rose just 19 percent. Our society is being reshaped by a rising demographic tide. Never have so many people lived … Continue reading →

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Vaccinations & Healthcare

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Flu vaccines should be compulsory for all health-care workers because their patients’ lives are at risk. The time has come for healthcare institutions to demand that all healthcare workers be vaccinated. Our patients’ lives depend on this change. But each … Continue reading →

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How Health Care Reform is Making A Difference In Illinois

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Medical malpractice in America remains a thorny and contentious issue, made no less so by its virtual exclusion from the Affordable Care Act governing healthcare reform in America. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Illinois the security they … Continue reading →

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Phobias & Anxiety A Medical Assistant Encounters

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

The medical assistant professional must be aware of the phobias that their patients may have and know how to react should a fearful episode occur on the job. Below are some of the top phobias you may encounter. Patient anxiety. … Continue reading →

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Top 50 Healthcare Policy Blogs

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

Are you concerned about current health care policies? Are you even more concerned with the future of this issue? Health care is intertwined with business, markets, government and private business. It is international and it is consumer-oriented as well as … Continue reading →

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