The Advantages of Technology in the Healthcare Industry When the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to stay at home, telemedicine and telehealth services became essential for sustaining their health and wellbeing. Numerous healthcare professionals also found this technology convenient for treating more patients within a shorter timeframe. Now, this technology has only gotten better and more …

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Politicians and government officials are adding more restrictions and regulations to our daily activities. For example, when the coronavirus pandemic first struck the United States, our nation’s leaders forced businesses to close and curfews to be enforced. They also told us to avoid gathering with more than 10 people at a time. Their excuse for …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Government health officials have told us that senior citizens are more likely to die from the virus. However, they have not told you about the racial disparities regarding the number of COVID-19 deaths. Various news outlets have recently shed light on …

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The Social Determinants of Health Could Be the Key to Better Treatment for Patients When a patient faces specific health problems, their doctor should think about the social challenges that may have caused them. For instance, if a patient doesn’t have enough money to pay for nutritious foods, medications, and secure housing, it could explain …

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Healthcare spending is too outrageous in the United States because of all the unnecessary medical testing and treatments given to patients. It resulted in about $765 billion in wasted medical expenses paid in 2018. Not even inflation can keep up with the tragic rising healthcare costs in this country. Patients and employers are both suffering …

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