State legislatures can’t shake their single-payer dreams. It is a problem.

State legislatures can't shake their single-payer dreams.  It is a problem.

patients with endless waits for substandard care and who make them pay dearly for this privilege. getty Michigan is the latest state to flirt with a government takeover of the health insurance system. Earlier this year, Democratic Rep. Carrie Rheingans, who represents Ann Arbor, and several of her colleagues introduced… Continue Reading State legislatures can’t shake their single-payer dreams. It is a problem.

Prescription delivery service Atrium’s new policy blocks parental access | The North State Newspaper

Prescription delivery service Atrium's new policy blocks parental access |  The North State Newspaper

FILE – Bottles of medications are mounted on a belt at a mail pharmacy warehouse in Florence, New Jersey, July 10, 2018. The Biden administration says the makers of the first 10 prescription drugs it has selected for Medicares first price negotiations have agreed to participate. Tuesday’s announcement paves the… Continue Reading Prescription delivery service Atrium’s new policy blocks parental access | The North State Newspaper

Strawberry Cough strain: delicious cannabis with a creative twist | Green state

Strawberry cough strain

Some strains of weed will stick with a person despite how many years have passed since they coiled it, like Strawberry Cough. Luscious fruity berries are at the center of this cannabis strain that has stood the test of time. Since rising to prominence around the turn of the millennium,… Continue Reading Strawberry Cough strain: delicious cannabis with a creative twist | Green state

Jefferson Healthcare CEO is new chairman of the state association’s board of directors | Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson Healthcare CEO is new chairman of the state association's board of directors |  Peninsula Daily News

PORT TOWNSEND — Mike Glenn, CEO of Port Townsend-based Jefferson Healthcare, has been elected chairman of the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) board of directors. As president, Glenn will chair the board of directors and help lead the work of the hospital association for the coming year. WSHA hospital and… Continue Reading Jefferson Healthcare CEO is new chairman of the state association’s board of directors | Peninsula Daily News

Tune out distractions and find your flow state with this daily supplement

Tune out distractions and find your flow state with this daily supplement

An active life requires a lot of cognitive engagement. From trying to stay focused during difficult mental tasks (those spreadsheets aren’t supposed to fill themselves!) to remembering small details amid a flurry of distractions (where did you put your car keys again?), your brain does a lot of heavy lifting.… Continue Reading Tune out distractions and find your flow state with this daily supplement

State on track to improve dental care – CommonWealth Magazine

State on track to improve dental care - CommonWealth Magazine

DESPITE THE CLEAR link between oral health care and an individual’s overall health, approximately one-third of all U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 lack dental insurance. As a practicing dentist in Quincy, I am fortunate to see many patients with coverage, although barely a day goes by that I don’t… Continue Reading State on track to improve dental care – CommonWealth Magazine

The goal of state health care cost policy proposals

The goal of state health care cost policy proposals

Lawmakers continued to grapple with Indiana’s high health care costs Thursday, determining what state actions would be effective in strengthening a free market. Two national experts testified virtually before the committee to share what other states had done and examine options, but lawmakers appeared frustrated by the need for action.… Continue Reading The goal of state health care cost policy proposals

Guest Post: State of Flow: The Importance of a Calm, Confident Mind During Competition

Guest Post: State of Flow: The Importance of a Calm, Confident Mind During Competition

Photo credit: Pat Vellner | @pvellner Enjoying Morning Chalk Up? Access additional interviews, reviews, and exclusive stories with an Rx subscription. Every athlete undergoes immense physical training; face weaknesses and improve strengths. It is not possible to be at the elite level without this hard work. But when it comes… Continue Reading Guest Post: State of Flow: The Importance of a Calm, Confident Mind During Competition