The homeless epidemic in Los Angeles and cities across the United States is a current hot button issue, where the debate and differing opinions about how best to work towards a solution continue to rule the headlines. Many people have the perception that the homeless population is made up of deadbeats who developed a drug […]
After a recent trip to Downtown Los Angeles, I came face to face with a crisis that I had been hearing grumblings of for a few months prior. Coming from Torrance, a south bay city about 20 south of Los Angeles, I was blissfully unaware of the severity of the homeless crisis taking place in […]
Changes in the insurance industry are having a trickle down effect on providers’ financial stability. Patients are taking on more financial burden when it comes to healthcare costs, and providers are falling short when it comes to collecting from their patients. As an established company in the healthcare collections industry with years of experience under […]
There is a shift happening in the health care revenue cycle, and it is your patients who are taking on more financial responsibility. Due to the utilization of high deductible and copay health insurance plans, patient payments are now accounting for about 30 percent of healthcare revenue on the back end. With so much financial […]
Have you ever noticed your mood change from season to season? Can the climate outside your door really affect your mental health? The answer is yes and no. Studies have shown that while the actual temperature or weather outside may not have a direct effect on mood, exposure to sunlight most definitely does. There is […]
I’m sure that you can remember your parents telling you to finish your veggies before you get up from the dinner table. If you were anything like me, mushrooms were your arch nemesis. But would you be able to finish your mushrooms if you knew that they could enhance brain function, may protect against cancer, […]
The influenza disease has been notoriously bad this year, causing hospitals to set up temporary overflow units to handle the influx of patients, as well as many patient deaths. We listen to our doctors when they say we need a shot, vaccination, medication, etc. We don’t take much time to question filling that prescription or […]
The majority of us have a daily struggle with maintaining a healthy exercise routine. It is all too easy to make excuses to avoid the gym. If you had a tool that would allow you to maximize the time that you spend at the gym, would you be more inclined to go? Wearing a heart […]
There is a new rising star in the internet and social media world… apple cider vinegar! What’s all the buzz about? ACV has been crowned the new home remedy cure all, and while there are many unsubstantiated claims floating around the internet, there are many proven benefits of this “super” vinegar. The non-health related uses are […]
The holidays are quickly approaching, and so are the dreaded holiday pounds! This year we want you to focus on family, laughter and building memories; rather than feeling sluggish and regretful. Here are a few simple tips to keep you healthy and happy through this holiday season. Keep up your workout routine/stay active Don’t let […]
