HIPAA breaches are not limited to large provider organizations such as hospitals or health plans. Small provider practices carry HIPAA compliance concerns, as well, especially when there is staff turnover or a lack of...
From the Washington State Health Care Authority: Effective July 1, 2018, Universal Language Service (ULS) will be providing interpreter services for Medicaid and Department of Social and Health Services appointments (DSHS) appointments. Providers: In order to...
According a recent article in JAMA, “Inflammatory Bowel Disease Goes Global” ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673159), the rates of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have been increasing in newly industrialized and urbanized countries in Asia, Africa, South America,...
The statistics on the harm smoking does keep rolling in: Smoking causes more deaths annually in the USA than HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries and firearm-related incidents, combined. More than...
Integrative Healthcare Leader Sees Increase in Patient Satisfaction and Achieving Triple Aim Goals While Driving Down Opioid Usage Click here to download the 2017 CHP Patient Satisfaction Survey Brief Portland, OR. June 12, 2018: Today, The...
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), there are a number of complementary health approaches that may help with hypertension (high blood pressure) as part of a lifestyle change program....
We've all been there - stiff knees after a long hike, or sore arms after a lifting session. But what can help determine if the pain felt after exercise is "good" (i.e., nothing to...
There is no convincing evidence that detox programs remove toxins form your body or improve health. Detox programs cover a wide variety of suggestions including, but not limited to: fasting, taking only juice or...
A 2017 meta-analysis of five databases ranging from January 1, 1990 to December 13, 2016 were reviewed. The review included 14 researches with 1299 patients. Conclusions show massage therapy has a significantly positive effect...