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What You Say on TeleHealth Doesn’t Stay on Telehealth. How Patient Data is Under Threat

If you use a Telehealth platform your data is being stored and may be sold for commercial gain to the highest bidder. The safety of Patient Data is

FREOPP Study: How New York’s Single Payer Health Care Bill Affects the Working Poor

The flawed design of the New York Health Act would be felt most acutely by low-income New Yorkers, a new FREOPP study finds. This Single-Payer Health

DIY Calcium Powder From Eggshells

Eggs are nature's perfect food. However, most people think nothing of throwing out eggshells,. Eggshells are an excellent source of natural calcium, around 40%

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.