Spice Up Your Life
by Brent Hearn • Our bodies are complicated machines made up of complex systems. One of the many things that can throw a kink in those systems is inflammation. Inflammation is not necessarily bad in and of itself; it’s the body’s natural response to...
Your Ready-Made Resolution List
by Brent Hearn • We’ve got a question for you. Since we’re only a few days into the new year (and since you’ve likely already noticed the title of this article) you probably have a good idea of what it’s going to be… What are your new year’s...
Over the River and Through the Woods: Putting the Brakes on Motion Sickness
by Brent Hearn • With the holly-jolly season in full swing, many of us are looking forward to holiday meals, gift exchanges, time off from work, and traveling to spend time with family. Whether by plane, train, or automobile, holiday travel can mean...
National Handwashing Awareness Week
by Brent Hearn • December 1st through the 7th is National Handwashing Awareness Week, so now is as good a time as any to learn a bit about the history of handwashing and remember once again to… “Wash your hands!” From the mouths of our mothers to...
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Why is the Discount Challenge prize amount $15,024? Because that is the average “per-occurrence” fine for Medicare inducements. That’s not $15,024 per patient, that’s not per provider, that’s PER VISIT. Stinks, doesn’t it? To us, the prize amount is worth the investment if we can help our profession better understand proper discounting.