Empatica has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to deploy a wearable and algorithm that enable the early and pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19. The project’s focus is on protecting the health of the general … Continue reading Empatica Partnering with U.S. Army MRDC to Deploy COVID-19 Early Detection Wearable
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the region’s largest health insurer, plans to award $2 million over the next two years to programs seeking to improve birth outcomes, maternal health and lower infant mortality rates (IMRs) in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern … Continue reading CareFirst to Commit $2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Initiatives
Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, today announced the creation of an advisory council of highly respected authorities in childhood cancer and related fields, as well as individuals directly impacted by pediatric … Continue reading Aflac Announces Formation of Advisory Council for Childhood Cancer Campaign
Calling Alex Azar’s appointment a critical step in ensuring the protection of life and conscience rights the Catholic Medical Association (CMA), declared it another pro-life victory by the Trump administration. Azar, a graduate of Yale Law School clerked for pro-life Supreme Court … Continue reading Catholic Medical Association Calls Confirmation of HHS Secretary a Major Victory
Despite efforts from the federal government to reform the Affordable Care Act, the 2018 health insurance Open Enrollment Period – the time when Americans can change Obamacare health insurance plans or a join a new plan for the upcoming year … Continue reading 6 Major Changes to Open Enrollment
Medicaid now covers 73 million people, making it the nation’s largest insurer. It is the centerpiece of the U.S. health care safety net, providing benefits to adults and children who would otherwise have difficulty getting and paying for care. Yet … Continue reading 5 Real Facts About Medicaid In Plain English
Health care has been one of the most hotly debated issues of both the historic 2016 election and the first several days of Donald Trump’s presidency. In an ever-changing health care landscape, one with very polarized opinions within, many who … Continue reading Samaritan Ministries Encourages Americans to Consider Direct Primary Care Practices
The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes has nearly quadrupled over 35 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday, urging huge efforts to change eating habits and increase physical activity. “Globally, an estimated 422 million adults … Continue reading Number Of Adults With Diabetes Has Quadrupled
The percentage of Texans without health insurance has dropped by 30 percent since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect, cutting the state’s uninsured rate below 1999 levels. That’s one of the conclusions of a new report released today … Continue reading New Evidence Shows Affordable Care Act Working In Texas