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How Alternatives Such as CBD Oil Make an Impact on the Opioid Epidemic
As the opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on the United States, we take a look at the viability of cannabidiol as an alternative.
Entry Level Positions with Surprisingly High Pay and Demand
Healthcare is a notoriously stable industry, making it a smart career choice. Here are some great positions to consider, if you want to get into healthcare.
$16M: The Record Breaking Cost of a Data Breach
Anthem is being held accountable, to the tune of a record breaking $16,000,000, for cyber attacks that compromised protected health information.
Two Healthcare Majors Ranked “Most Valuable”
Two medical and health sciences and services fields of study were ranked in the top 10 most valuable college majors according to a new survey.
Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices
Pharmacists will no longer have to keep it a secret when the cash price for a prescription is less than what someone would pay using their insurance plan.
Healthcare Continues Adding Jobs; Unemployment Hits 49 Year Low
The unemployment rate is at a 49 year low, and healthcare’s steady and consistent job growth is one factor as to why.
80,000 Flu Deaths Reported in the U.S. in 2017
900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 Americans, including a record-breaking 180 children, died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season.
Health Data Breaches Are on the Rise
Healthcare data breaches are trending upward, rising from 199 reported incidents in 2010 to 344 reported incidents in 2017.
Majority of Patients Review Healthcare Experiences Online
51% of Americans surveyed said they share their personal healthcare experiences online via social media and review sites, such as Yelp, Google, and Facebook.
Healthcare Jobs Grow for the 95th Month in a Row
When it comes to jobs, the healthcare sector remains strong, accounting for 16.5% of the total jobs added in the U.S. in August.