Commonwealth Fund identifies Medicaid gap

With 26 states opting out of Medicaid expansion, millions of adults will fall into a policy gap in which their only option is to pay full-price premiums for coverage. » More

Healthcare Financing and Advisory Solutions from CIT
CIT offers a wide range of financing products to ophthalmology and optometry practices. From financing medical equipment to M&A services and cash flow loans, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client. cit.com/healthpertise

HHS video contest targets young adults, raises awareness on health reform

A national online video contest has been created with the purpose to raise awareness about health reform and encourage young people to take advantage of the benefits of health insurance.
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Triglyceride lowering therapies and LDL-C

More than 28 cups of coffee a week may endanger health in under-55s

Drinking large amounts of coffee may be bad for under-55s, according to a recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. » More

The Obesity Epidemic
More than 78 million U.S. adults and 12 million children and adolescents are obese, and those numbers increase every day. Articles, video, whitepapers, and resources to help you adapt your practice to confront the growing epidemic.

Kaiser Permanente's large-scale hypertension program nearly doubles BP control rates

Kaiser Permanente (KP) Northern California nearly doubled the rate of blood pressure control among adult members with diagnosed hypertension between 2001 and 2009 through a large-scale community-based program, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported recently. » More

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