Author: Terense Kemp

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. announced that it has introduced specialized capabilities for three areas of the health care industry: durable medical equipment, diagnostic services and homecare services. The new capabilities will protect businesses with up to $15 million in…

A new study shows that a DNA test to determine the likelihood of curve progression in children with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), an abnormal curvature of the spine, is 99% accurate in predicting which children are least likely to…

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is cosponsoring three panel discussions with the U.S. Department of State in observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3. The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities…

Most adults need no more than 600 IU of vitamin D per day to maintain health, and those aged 71 years and older may need as much as 800 IU, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. The…

Children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to get invasive meningococcal disease than children who are not exposed, according to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health. Chien-Chang Lee and colleagues also found a possible association of…

Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced completion of the acquisition of Reno, Nevada-based Accelerated Care Plus (ACP). Hanger paid approximately $155 million in cash, which was funded from cash on hand and the proceeds from the concurrent refinancing of its credit…

Patients suffering from the most common form of degenerative arthritis in the foot — hallux rigidus — showed improvement in pain and function by wearing a relatively inexpensive and simple over-the-counter show insert, according to recent research. Investigators at the…

New studies show that treating the pathology does more to cure the
symptoms.

Successful patient care historically has been measured either with positive patient satisfaction scores or through increased revenue or profit. With the movement toward proper documentation in patient care, third party payers and referral sources want to see more proof of…

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the lessons learned in the past year.