HIPAA was designed to protect the patient and the privacy of their health information. However, HIPAA affects not only the patient but healthcare providers who are interacting with patients. It is important if you are in the healthcare field or considering a career in the...
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a law that was passed in 1996 offering protection for patient’s medical information. It oversees who can view and receive your health information and gives you the right to a copy of your record....
Earlier this week we explored job roles of a pharmacy technician. Here is a closer look at the job requirements and job outlook of a pharmacy technician. These are important to be aware of if you are considering this career or are interested in additional...
What is a pharmacy technician? This week is highlighting the role of a pharmacy technician. A pharmacy technician has a significant role in assisting to keep a pharmacy safe, organized and efficient. A pharmacy technician is part of a team that takes care of patients, specifically...
The 2017/2018 flu activity has been a popular topic across the United States due to its prevalence and severity. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Typically, the timeline of the flu can range from October through...
Maintaining an online education, while having its many benefits, also requires specific diligence to succeed. You are not sitting in a classroom or around others who are all focusing on the topic at hand. Rather, you have the freedom to focus on whatever you set...
Understanding basic medical terminology is becoming more and more helpful in everyday life. But, if you are working in any aspect of the healthcare industry, having a little background can be a useful tool for a successful career. Medical terminology is a language defining the human...
Drug interactions are when a drug is taken along with another substance that then causes the drug to perform differently. Drug interactions are important to be aware of and know how to avoid because of the potential harm they can cause. According to a recent...
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding healthcare improvement, since President Trump declared the opioid crisis a health emergency in the United States on October 26, 2017. Leading the discussion of healthcare reform in the United States is the Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference. The...
It seems like simple, obvious advice: Eat your vegetables, get some exercise, and — of course — take your vitamins. Or not. Decades of research has failed to find any substantial evidence that vitamins and supplements do any significant good. In fact, recent studies skew in the...
