Get Real Health was joined by state and local agencies in welcoming a delegation from Sweden’s eHealth Agency and representatives from Capgemini with a reception and press conference on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Signe Pringle, Managing Director, Office of International Investment and Trade of Maryland Department of Commerce presented Get Real Health with a Governor’s…
Don’t Take a Holiday from Health During the Holidays The holidays are a time to count our blessings and celebrate with family and friends. With all this merriment, it’s easy to overlook counting calories which is just as important. Studies estimate that Americans gain an average of 1 to 3 pounds over the holidays (the…
The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 10% of our population suffers from diabetes and further predicts that by 2050, diabetes will affect a staggering 1 in 3 Americans. Additionally, some 86 million Americans currently live with prediabetes and risk developing Type 2 diabetes at some point in their lifetime These are numbers that cannot…
This week is National Mental Health Wellness Week. This is a grass roots public education campaign focused on promoting mental health wellness across the country. Through the Mental Health Wellness Week website, organizers can register to hold events in local communities aimed at education citizens about mental health wellness. Mental health is very individualized. What…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s, like many debilitating conditions, not only affects sufferers but family members and caregivers as well. Sadly, the rate of Alzheimer’s instances is outpacing research and treatments, making caring for patients a long-term proposition. In 2014 alone, it is estimated that friends and family of those…
Half-Million Americans Suffer from SAD Studies report that nearly half-million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This mood disorder appears when the days grow longer and darker in late fall. The lack of sunlight and abundance of grey, cold days can lead to depression symptoms. SAD is evidenced through lethargy, increased appetite and irritability….
Research targets specific tools to make mobile apps effective According to an mHealth Intelligence article, chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease are responsible for a large portion of healthcare spending. As such, managing these conditions and improving outcomes has emerged as a priority in the industry. The American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) recently…
Tracking medical records, doctor appointments and prescriptions can be a minefield for patients. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right technology, patients can effectively participate in managing their health. And they are anxious to begin doing so. Studies show that even with patient portals available, people experience gaps in information exchange among providers and…
International Infection Prevention Week highlights immunizations This week, October 18-24, is International Infection Prevention Week. This time of year in particular, an ounce of prevention goes a long way. We are on the cusp of Flu season and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an annual flu shot is the best way to…
Approximately 1 in 7 new mothers suffer from some type of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Sadly, an overwhelming number of these women are too embarrassed or overwhelmed to seek treatment. Medical experts tout the benefits of simple psychiatric screenings for pregnant and postpartum women, in particular those with a history of depression. Get Real Health advocates…
In this video, Robin Wiener, President of Get Real Health discusses the struggle patients have of signing up for multiple patient portals and how our InstantPHR platform helps solve that issue. Robin: “The patients go into a hospital, or first they go to a doctor’s office before they go to the hospital, and then say “Oh, sign up for…
Today’s patients are savvy. They are not just searching for providers and facilities that are covered by insurance, though that is a driving force. Believe it or not, just like you, they are looking for ways to streamline care. The advent of Urgent and Walk-in care centers has given consumers options they never found in…
