The near epidemic opioid addiction and overdose issue has become major news and a legislative priority as the U.S. Senate recently passed an extensive anti-addiction bill […]
According to the FDA, “An infusion pump is a medical device that delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient’s body in controlled amounts. […]
In case you missed it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) should not be used for the 2016-17 […]
Any diagnosis of cancer is frightening. When the diagnosis is given, most patients and loved ones immediately imagine the worst-case scenario and are overwhelmed with fear […]
Beginning January 1, 2015, Medicare began paying for chronic care management, or CCM. CCM is defined as the non-face-to-face services provided to Medicare beneficiaries who have […]
One of the most difficult challenges of dealing with chronic illness is maintaining a positive outlook. You can probably remember a time when life was “normal” […]