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Are You Prepared for Russian Ransomware?

Recently, a health network in Pennsylvania was hacked by a Russian ransomware gang called BlackCat. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). BlackCat attacked a physician practice in Pennsylvania, but did not disrupt healthcare operations. A ransomware payment was demanded, but refused by the healthcare system. Sensitive information was accessed and the health system revealed the attack itself. Is your practice prepared for a potential attack? Does your staff know how to respond to a demand for ransomware?…

Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here’s why — and what to do.

For millions of Americans who get medical care under Medicaid, the end of March marks a grim deadline. Starting April 1, states will begin removing people from the government health insurance program for the poor, paring rolls that have swelled during the pandemic. The government estimates that 15 million people — or roughly 1 in 6 of the 84 million on Medicaid — will be kicked off the program. Here’s why this is happening and what people should know. What’s happening to Medicaid? During the pandemic, the government suspended procedures that would remove people from Medicaid. Before the crisis, people…

What Is Telemental Health: Benefits, Privacy and Pitfalls

What Is Telemental Health? The National Institute of Mental Health defines telemental health as “the use of telecommunications or videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services.” Telebehavioral healthcare refers to the process of observing behavior in a subject through online technologies. Telebehavioral health is considered a subgroup of telemental health. The US Department of Health and Human Services says online visits are a convenient way for mental and behavioral health providers to offer: One-on-one and group therapy Substance abuse counseling medication management Monitoring for anxiety and depression Mental health screening Telemental health services enable clinicians to reach more patients, such…

What is a Power of Attorney?

Many of our clients have heard of the powers of attorney, but do not know what they actually entail. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). It is important to know that there are different types of powers of attorney, however, they are all legal documents that allow you to pick an agent or attorney-in-fact on your behalf. Powers of attorney allow another person to make financial, legal, and medical decisions for you, depending on the type. There…

Top 6 Fitness Youtubers; Full body workouts from home without equipment

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Full body workouts from home without equipment Sticking to a fitness journey is way easier than people make it seem. Oftentimes, what keeps us from achieving our fitness goals is motivation. Who wants to do 100 crunches after a long day of work when your bed looks so enticing? It doesn’t matter if you’re a cardio queen or a passionate yogi looking for new Yoga routines; without motivation, staying fit is one of the most challenging tasks of your life. Like everything in this world, motivation is…

Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. A list of Anti-inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, sore joints, back pain and even toothache can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I feel it is important to research and report on what healthy foods we can eat…

How to lose weight fast and easy

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Do you wonder how to lose weight quickly and easily without the headache of counting calories day in and day out? As you navigate a healthier lifestyle you will definitely find that losing weight and staying fit is much easier when you have the proper motivation and tools to do so, which is why I wanted to search through Amazons and help outline the best health products for people trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Finding the best products for your weight loss journey can be challenging…

Attorney General Bonta Announces $2.1 Million Settlement Against Companies Over Sham Health Insurance Plans | State of California – Department of Justice

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $2.1 million settlement against two companies, Shared Health Alliance, Inc. (SHA) and Alliance for Shared Health (ASH), to resolve allegations that they offered and deceptively advertised sham health insurance and violated insurance regulations that protect consumers. ASH, a nonprofit corporation that purported to be a healthcare sharing ministry (HCSM), created, operated, and sold unauthorized health insurance through its for-profit administrative vendor, SHA. An investigation by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) found that ASH and SHA advertised their plans as the equivalent of standard health insurance when in reality, the…