Peripheral artery disease (PAD) develops over time. And in the early stages, you may not realize it’s happening. But there are things you can do to lower your odds of ever getting PAD. The first step is to understand how it takes hold, if you’re at risk, and how it happens. PAD happens when certain … Read more
Coronary artery disease starts silently, often early in life. In fact, there’s a good chance that you’ve got at least the beginnings of it — and might not know it. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for U.S. men and women. It usually involves coronary artery disease (CAD). The coronary arteries deliver blood … Read more
“At the start of the pandemic, many providers and insurers removed copays for visits because they wanted to encourage telehealth,” says Ellimoottil. “Now we have copays coming back from big insurers. Ultimately, we don’t know yet what the net effect will be for patients, providers, or payers.” If telehealth leads to an increase in … Read more
CDC: “CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Recommendations,” “Phased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines,” “COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States.” CNN: “A vaccination site meant to serve a hard-hit Latino neighborhood in New York instead serviced more Whites from other areas.” KUOW: “People jump vaccine line in Washington state, while others try to get appointments.” Clarksville Now: “COVID … Read more