Healthcare inequities can lead to extra costs for racial and ethnic minorities. Some health systems are embedding health-equity programs in their business strategies. Partnerships with community health organizations are key. This article is part of…
Taking Medicines Safely as You Age
Español Medicines are intended to help us live longer and healthier, but taking medicines the wrong way or mixing certain drugs and supplements can be dangerous. Older adults often have multiple medical conditions and may…
Cardiologists reveal new heart disease risk calculator
A new calculator estimates a person's risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the next 30 years by combining measures of cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic health for the first time, according to a new American Heart…
The new shift in health care is toward…
The opioid crisis rocked America, bringing addiction and overdose into the spotlight. But it also highlighted the overtreatment of pain: Medical and dental providers alike overprescribed opioids after procedures and for chronic conditions. Out of…
A Comprehensive Guide to Custom Healthcare Management Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, challenges seem to emerge faster than solutions. Escalating costs, heightened patient expectations, burgeoning volumes of health data, and the pressing need for seamless interoperability have compounded the…
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart…
Older adults who don't smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published…