During the last 20 years, both the risk factors (older average age at first pregnancy, alcohol consumption, obesity, less breastfeeding and physical activity) and breast cancer rates have increased in the U.S. By the end of 2020, 276,480 American women are expected to...
As a healthcare provider, you have likely felt consumed by COVID-19 and the never-ending challenge of delivering care while keeping your population as safe and as healthy as possible during a pandemic. These unusual circumstances have taken a significant toll on...
Open enrollment for 2021 is fast approaching, and the unique environment of 2020 has already added to a growing list of strategic challenges for employers. A slight shift in perspective, however, and you may find that the pandemic has helped set the stage to...
Over the past several years, precision medicine has gained attention in the healthcare industry, as more providers are prioritizing individualized treatment plans based on patients’ unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Similar factors exist in moving...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is a good time to frame the conversation around women’s health by looking at what may be keeping them from getting the kind of preventive care, like annual mammograms, they need. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,...
Healthcare is up and running again, but not all patients are coming through the door. During the spring’s initial surge of COVID-19 cases, patients were advised to postpone annual exams and screenings until the spread of COVID-19 slowed down. Although healthcare...
