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Why Are the Erector Spinae Muscles So Important for Your Back?

Why Are the Erector Spinae Muscles So Important for Your Back?

The erector spinae is not a singular muscle but rather a complex group of muscles and tendons that collectively straighten and rotate the back. Thi...
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How Do Hyperextensions Build a Stronger Back?

How Do Hyperextensions Build a Stronger Back?

The hyperextension, also known as a back extension, is a common exercise designed to strengthen the lower back, as well as the mid and upper back. ...
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How Do Sebaceous Glands Help Protect Your Skin?

How Do Sebaceous Glands Help Protect Your Skin?

These microscopic exocrine glands are unsung heroes, tirelessly working to produce an oily or waxy substance called sebum. This secretion is crucia...
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CMS Proposed Policy Changes Threaten Sustainability of Remote Patient Monitoring Programs

CMS Proposed Policy Changes Threaten Sustainability of Remote Patient Monitoring Programs

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed significant changes to the reimbursement policies for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services. These proposed changes, embedded within a draft Medicare physician pay rule, would restrict payment for RPM and RTM services to only those furnished by clinical staff directly employed by the practice, effective January 1, 2027. This means that third-party vendors, which many providers currently rely on, would no longer be eligible for Medicare reimbursement. The move is driven by CMS's concerns regarding program integrity and the quality of care provided by some vendors. Payments for remote patient monitoring have seen a substantial increase, jumping 31% from $408 million in 2023 to $536 million in 2024, with nearly 1 million enrollees receiving these services in 2024. CMS is currently accepting public comments on the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule, having received nearly 40,000 comments to date.
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Ryan Seacrest Foundation Renovates Cincinnati Children's Seacrest Studio, Enhancing Patient Engagement

Ryan Seacrest Foundation Renovates Cincinnati Children's Seacrest Studio, Enhancing Patient Engagement

Ryan Seacrest Foundation Renovates Cincinnati Children's Seacrest Studio, Enhancing Patient Engagement
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Children's National Receives $56.25 Million for Pediatric Prevention Network Leadership

Children's National Receives $56.25 Million for Pediatric Prevention Network Leadership

Children’s National has been awarded $56.25 million over five years to lead the Pediatric Prevention Network’s (PPN) efforts in strengthening pediatric disaster preparedness and improving access to high-quality care for children across the nation. The PPN, formerly known as the Pediatric Pandemic Network, received a total five-year award of $112.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue and expand its work. This funding will support an expanded focus beyond pandemic preparedness, aiming to strengthen pediatric response capabilities in rural, remote, and tribal communities. Key priorities include direct engagement with families and young people, mental and behavioral health support, and specialized care for children and youth with special health care needs. The network will collaborate with national partners, including Safe Kids Worldwide, an organization founded at Children's National, to advance child health and safety through community-based prevention efforts.
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Massage Guns Can Aid Sleep and Relaxation with Proper Use, Warn Experts on Safety Precautions

Massage Guns Can Aid Sleep and Relaxation with Proper Use, Warn Experts on Safety Precautions

Massage Guns Can Aid Sleep and Relaxation with Proper Use, Warn Experts on Safety Precautions
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Practicing Gratitude Boosts Resilience and Health, Reduces Negative Emotions

Practicing Gratitude Boosts Resilience and Health, Reduces Negative Emotions

Practicing Gratitude Boosts Resilience and Health, Reduces Negative Emotions
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Ascension Medical Group St. John Welcomes Patricia A. Horton, PA-C, Specializing in Family Medicine in Caney, KS

Ascension Medical Group St. John Welcomes Patricia A. Horton, PA-C, Specializing in Family Medicine in Caney, KS

Patricia A. Horton, PA-C, has joined Ascension Medical Group St. John in Caney, Kansas, as a physician assistant specializing in family medicine. She is now providing primary care services, which include addressing minor illnesses and injuries, conducting preventive health screenings, performing routine check-ups, and administering vaccinations. Horton is committed to understanding her patients' health concerns and family medical histories to develop personalized care plans. As a certified physician assistant, she is qualified to diagnose illnesses and injuries, prescribe medications, and offer non-surgical care. Her medical education was completed at Wichita State University, and she holds a certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is currently accepting new patients and offers video visit options.
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States Modernize EMS Systems and Workforce Through New Legislation

States Modernize EMS Systems and Workforce Through New Legislation

States across the U.S. are enacting new legislation to modernize Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, strengthen their workforces, and implement innovative care models. Hawaii recently passed HB 2314, which updates its EMS laws to include mobile integrated health care, expands telehealth within community paramedicine programs, and broadens the state EMS systems of care advisory council. Illinois has enacted two bills: HB 1353, which protects volunteer emergency workers from adverse employer actions related to training and emergency response, and HB 5446, which allows part-time workers in rural areas to improve ambulance response times. West Virginia's HB 5168 creates dedicated revenue funds for EMS, allocating lottery revenue for training and mental health treatment. Alabama's HB 116 expands a tuition reimbursement program for volunteer rescue squads, encouraging service in the state, and SJR 93 establishes a commission to study challenges facing rural EMS and volunteer fire departments.
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New efforts make breastfeeding easier in Savannah

New efforts make breastfeeding easier in Savannah

Healthy Savannah is boosting breastfeeding support with library book donations and public awareness campaigns.
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Greek Woman Gives Birth to Baby from Embryo Frozen for 22 Years, Highlighting IVF Advancements

Greek Woman Gives Birth to Baby from Embryo Frozen for 22 Years, Highlighting IVF Advancements

A 54-year-old Greek woman, Cristina Rapti-Tzelepi, has given birth to a baby girl from an embryo that was frozen for 22 years. This event occurred just months after the tragic death of her 21-year-old son in a road crash. Rapti-Tzelepi and her husband decided to pursue another attempt at parenthood using one of her decades-old embryos, racing against a Greek government deadline that sets a 54-year age limit for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. She successfully gave birth to her daughter, Georgia, in Athens, with the baby weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces. The couple named their daughter in honor of their late son, Giorgos, who was also born through IVF. This case highlights the potential of long-term frozen embryos in modern reproductive medicine, following a similar instance last year where an Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy from an embryo frozen for over 30 years.