As telehealth services have been gaining popularity with the growth of technology, many health systems have begun investing in their own programs to provide patients better access to care. One Pennsylvania system that has embraced the benefits of virtual health is the...
Not sure how to balance everything in your life? Well, going to the doctor’s office is getting a lot easier. The growing offering and acceptance of telemedicine services by doctors and health insurance companies could help you put more time back in your schedule....
In the health insurance world, COBRA is not a snake or a yoga pose. It’s an abbreviation for a law that gives employees the right to keep and pay for their workplace group health insurance for up to 18 months if they quit or lose their job or have their hours reduced....
Geisinger Health System is doing its part to fix the global health crisis by approaching the problem from a community angle. As little as two tablespoons of blood or a saliva sample from patient-participants could be the key to better, more effective health care....
As telemedicine grows increasingly accepted by doctors, patients, and insurers alike, one of the terms certain to be used is store-and-forward technology. That allows for the electronic transmission of medical information such as photos, X-rays, MRIs, video-exam...
From 2007 to 2015, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center received 2,359 calls from Pennsylvania regarding suspected sex trafficking and identified 1,199 victims. Pennsylvania’s interstate highway system provides easy access for traffickers to pass through the...
UPMC Hamot, in Erie, Pennsylvania, has done more than provide health care to the people within the four walls of its hospital; it has created and implemented an initiative to help the underprivileged youth in the city. In doing so, the hospital has grown a more...
Getting hold of your doctor while you’re on vacation can be tough. Not only is it a bummer to be sick while you’re off having an adventure, but not being able to talk to your trusted care provider can add unnecessary stress. Many people don’t realize that there...
For some people patient portals are a new concept, and many do not understand the benefits of using one. Patient portals give you the ability to contact your doctors, pay bills, and schedule appointments online. They provide an easily accessible platform for you to...
Technology is a part of nearly everyone’s life today. About three-quarters of Americans own a smartphone and almost seven in 10 use social media, according to the Pew Research Center. As we become more accustomed to doing everything online from the comfort of our...