A June 4, 2018 press release from NCI (National Cancer Institute) describes a novel approach to immunotherapy that may apply to all cancer types in the future. Steven A. Rosenberg MD, PhD, chief of...
In light of recent natural disasters, now is a good time to review your HIPAA processes and procedures should an emergency arise. The Department of Health and Human Services has excellent information here: Dept of...
NCCIH published a July 2018 message with strong warnings for all integrative healthcare providers recommending colloidal silver for patient use. Colloidal silver consists of tiny silver particles in a liquid sometimes promoted as a...
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...