Posts By: Justin Thrasher
Justin Thrasher
Overmedicating the Elderly – the new Epidemic Part 1
An 83-year-old grandmother is rushed to the hospital because of an asthma attack. Once there, she is prescribed steroids for the asthma, which causes her blood pressure to skyrocket. To lower her blood pressure, the hospital prescribes a medicine that
Prescriptions by the Numbers – Part 2
As discussed in the previous post, Medication Non-Adherence is a major healthcare issue in the US. It is estimated that the yearly cost of medication non-adherence in the US is $300 billion. The 3 parts of proper medication administration are:
Prescriptions by the Numbers – Part 1
As former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop wisely stated, “Drugs do not work in patients who do not take them.” This simple statement illustrates one of the most important issues in health care today… Medication Non-Adherence. Here are some
What is HIPPA? Part 2
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by Congress and signed in to law in 1996. Title II of HIPAA requires the creation of guidelines for the exchange of electronic health records (EHR) and consists of
What is HIPAA? Part 1
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by Congress and signed in to law in 1996. Title II of HIPAA requires the creation of guidelines for the exchange of electronic health records (EHR) and consists of several
