
VA centers closing left and right: Why?
It’s no surprise that the U.S. veteran population is shifting, in fact it’s estimated that by 2045, the number of women veterans will be double of that now. As shifts in veteran demographics occur, so do the needs VA centers in different geographic areas. In...

Yawning: What to Know about the Inexplicable and Unsuspecting Phenomena
Once it onsets, it’s difficult to stop. You open your mouth, extend your jaw, and inhale for 3-6 seconds; your eyes are closed and you might even stretch out your arms and neck. You exhale with a satisfactory sigh, and your eyes water up a little....

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan Chase Team Up on Healthcare
Way back in July, I wrote a blog on the joint healthcare initiative of Jeff Bezos (CEO Amazon), Warren Buffett (CEO Berkshire Hathaway), and Jamie Dimon (CEO JP Morgan Chase & Co.). We talked about the amazing potential of the initiative, and how private...

Giving Blood: What’s New and What’s Not
Giving blood in high school was the BEST! Remember getting out of class for two periods, hanging out with all your friends waiting in line, answering all those pre-screening health questions, watching your friends wince when the needle went in, talking to...

Privatizing VA Healthcare: What to Know
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the debate: should the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated health network in the country, embrace or push way partial privatization of its health services? It’s a fiery debate...

VA Mobile Apps You Need to Know About
As America’s largest integrated health system, the Veterans Health Administration is expected to provide top-tier tech support to its patients and staff. Integration between technology and healthcare must be seamless to ensure proper care and minimal injury....

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What to Know
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What to Know The clock strikes five, you collect your things and you leave the office. The thrills and festivities of Christmas and New Year's are over, the kids are back to school. You’re greeted outside by a cold breeze, snowy...

The Gig Economy Part II: How the Gig Economy is Changing Labor Markets
The Gig Economy Part II: How the Gig Economy is Changing Labor Markets You’ve seen them in the cities — food delivery people on bikes — everywhere. Maybe you’ve wondered, “How can so many people afford food delivery?” But, did you also know that from the...

5 End-of-Year Health Insurance Tips
5 End-of-Year Health Insurance Tips As we approach the end of the year, you may be able to cash in on a few opportunities that will be gone in the blink of an eye! 1. Get the most out of reaching your deductible. If you’ve reached your deductible or are...

What You Need to Know Before Calling an Ambulance
What You Need to Know Before Calling an Ambulance If you’ve ever ridden an ambulance before, you know that the bill can hurt just as much as the injury. The process of getting transportation to a hospital in a medical emergency in the U.S. is one that is...