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The Past, Present and Future of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

February 21, 2014

Mass implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) is presented as a key strategy to reduce expenses and improve quality and continuity of care. But EHRs also introduce new complexity and …

Top 5 Twitter Chats for Health Administrators

February 18, 2014

The concept behind Twitter chats couldn’t be simpler: pick a time, a topic and a hashtag to start a free-flowing conversation accessible to 218 million people.

Cancer Health Disparities Affecting African Americans

February 14, 2014

Cancer disparities in the United States remain a significant problem. According to the National Cancer Institute, African Americans are 25 percent more likely to die from cancer than their Caucasian counterparts.

MBA vs. MHA: Which Degree Is Right for You?

February 11, 2014

Either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Health Administration (MHA) can open a world of possibilities for your career. Students with an interest in health care, …

50 Public Health Blogs Worth Connecting With

February 10, 2014

In healthcare, information and time are valued assets. Being able to stay abreast of — and, in some instances, anticipate — trends means more than a contribution to a fiscal …

The Vulnerability Index

February 5, 2014

TEDMED Great Challenges brought together a wide range of experts to discuss the issue of the Vulnerability Index, which is a way for insurers and employers to measure how outside influences like caregiving, financial troubles or marital issues affect health.

Tuition Assistance for Health Administration Students

December 26, 2013

Tuition assistance is a job benefit provided by many employers to encourage employees to continue their education. The benefit typically provides an employee with reimbursement for tuition and fees after …

The Demographics of Childhood Obesity

December 12, 2013

Childhood obesity has been a widespread issue in the United States since the 1960s. According to data from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, nearly a third of American children and teenagers are obese.

Studies Assess Impact of IOM Report on Nursing Reforms

December 3, 2013

Researchers Find Progress and Barriers to Recommendations on Residency Programs and Academic Progression

Two new studies by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) …

Diabetes: The Facts

November 14, 2013

As part of our campaign to Walk Away from Diabetes and to celebrate World Diabetes Day (November 14th) and American Diabetes Month, we have compiled some startling facts about diabetes.