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These Days It’s Not Just What You Know—It’s How You Say It

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Nicole Martino-Murray “My doot id duk!!  My doot id duk!! As my 2-year old daughter yells from the backseat, I ...

Patient Care

20th Anniversary for Genesis Medical Associates

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

It was 20 years ago, before the Affordable Care Act, before the war between UPMC and Highmark, a group of ...

Patient Care

5 Creative Ways to Gain Cooperation from a Senior with Dementia

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

According to the University of California’s Berkeley Wellness newsletter, “nearly all people experience some form of cognitive decline later in ...

Patient Care

3 Key Reasons to Help Seniors Avoid Preventable Hospitalizations

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

When a senior breaks a bone or has a heart attack, a hospital can be the safest place for them. ...

Insurance

Medicare Specialists of Pittsburgh: An Agency that You Know and Can Trust

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

From time to time, we like to spotlight great organizations across the region. This month we draw your attention to Medicare ...

Insurance

Managing the Risks of Treating Chronic Pain with Opioids

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jane Mock, Risk Management Specialist NORCAL Group Physicians need to be especially careful when managing chronic pain with opioid ...

Patient Care

5 Ways to Help Prevent Senior Hospitalization Guide

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Most families would agree that keeping a senior out of the hospital is an important goal. That’s because professionals who ...