January 28, 2019
What is the maternal mortality crisis and what practical steps can we take to remove institutional racial and gender biases in the U.S. healthcare system?
April 3, 2018
Attorney Erin Jackson was recently interviewed by URBO about the distinctions between pets, service dogs, and emotional support animals. As airlines’ pet-related mishaps continue to make the news, some are considering alternative ways to get Fido to their...
January 14, 2018
If the safety and quality of nursing home services decreases, elderly and disabled patients may seek an alternative means of care, such as that offered by in-home health. Home health providers can provide the individualized care...
January 7, 2018
Despite their efforts and actions to repeal Obamacare, the GOP did not have the sweeping success they had anticipated for 2017. As the new year begins, let’s take a look at the current state of the...
November 22, 2017
It's time to purchase health insurance for 2018. As President Trump's first year in office winds down, the health insurance market is experiencing astounding turbulence. We answer your top 3 questions to help you cruise through...
June 21, 2017
As Republicans work to make good on their campaign promises to repeal the ACA, coverage for those with preexisting conditions hangs in the balance. If the GOP can successfully repeal the insurance protections extended by the...
June 16, 2017
HIPAA already contains such exceptions, so Christie’s suggestions are more political posturing than advocating for change.As needed to treat a patient, providers may disclose protected health information without the patient’s permission.
April 30, 2017
Anyone who follows Erin or Connor on Twitter knows that we've been traveling lately ... a lot! Within the month of April, Erin spoke at physical therapy association conferences in Florida, Missouri, and Illinois. We also...
April 26, 2017
“The rate of suicide among women employed in any health profession was higher than for women in other occupations; the difference was statistically significant for women employed as nurses or medical practitioners.”
April 17, 2017
Because of the opioid epidemic that’s drawn national attention, medical schools are now grappling with the need to increase their pain management education. While the American Medical Association has encouraged that pain be dropped as the...
