90 percent of our nation’s 3.8 trillion in healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions, according to a report by the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. For example, the article points out more than 868,000 Americans die of heart disease or stroke every year—that’s one-third of all deaths. The top chronic diseases noted …
AHC and AT&T Partnering to Help Underserved Populations
AllHealth CHOICE has chosen FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, to provide reliable and highly secure connectivity for 400 tablets used with the company’s remote patient monitoring (RPM) kits. The tablets transmit the vitals of high-risk patients with chronic or complex conditions. The patients’ oxygen levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and more, are collected by health devices included in the RPM kits, such …
Walking an Extra 1,000 Steps May Increase Your Life Span
Activities such as walking are accessible and achievable for many people; and, the health benefits of walking are exponential for something that is relatively simple and inexpensive. It’s no secret regular physical activity has been linked to a decreased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, along with improved lipid profiles. Walking can also help reduce the risk of heart …
Need for Telehealth Amplified
At times, it seems medical technology is advancing at warp speed and that has never been more true than now. While Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth were well on their way to being mainstream before COVID, the pandemic certainly amplified the need for people and medical professionals to connect remotely and securely. Patients and providers have now overcome the hesitancy …
Yoga – The Importance of Balance & Flexibility
Servicing your car is the life of the engine. Time and effort fuel meaningful relations. The bottom line – everything requires maintenance. Your body is no exception. But with today’s digital distractions – and our busy schedules – it’s easy to neglect giving our bodies the care and maintenance they need. If we do carve out time for …
Sitting is the new smoking? Here’s your treatment plan!
According to the CDC, more than 10 times as many U.S. citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United States. So, it’s pretty big news to compare sitting to smoking. The saying is primarily directed at people who sit for long periods of time at work on a consistent basis. …
Mental Health: The Importance of Engagement with Senior Adults
What is the magnitude of poor mental health? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity each year. Furthermore, one in five U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2018, per the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. For older adults, that percentage increases to one in …
Opioids: Preventing Deadly Addiction
In the late 1990s, opioid pain relievers were deemed effective treatment for chronic pain, and the risk of addition was said to be low. However, this narrative was perpetuated by pharmaceutical lobbies before it was confirmed by comprehensive clinical testing. As new data has emerged over the past 20 years, it has become clear that opioids can be highly addictive. …
Employers and Healthcare Costs
Benefit packages are an important part of attracting and retaining top talent – and health insurance is a prime part of a robust benefits program. With healthcare costs on the rise, finding ways to meet employees needs, yet not allow expenses to spiral out of control, is a challenge. Healthcare costs are on the rise Employers understand the importance of …
Screen Time: How Too Much Screen Time Affects Your Health
We’ve all heard the vague warning that too much screen time is bad for your health. But screens are a major part of our lives. It’s easy to write off warnings with arguments such as: “I’m not giving up my favorite TV show – it helps me unwind after a long day.” “I’m not going to get off social media …
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