From the Washington State Health Care Authority: The Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking provider participation in its annual value-based payment survey. The survey will assist HCA in tracking progress toward the statewide goal of...
The importance of asking patients about their home and work environment is important when considering how much noise a patient is exposed to. For most people silence is comforting and nourishes a tired body...
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...