Student suicides have reached their highest ever recorded level as per the NCRB 2023 report. We lose many of them because the support arrives too late or not at all. I have seen students carry extraordinary pressure—academic, family, societal—quietly and alone. Neither technology nor the healthcare system alone...
She does not have the grandeur of a peacock or the mythology of an owl. She is small, brown, sharp-eyed, and completely ordinary. And yet, of all the birds in India, she is the one who has stayed closest to us. She was our first distraction...
There are moments in life that bring you full circle. Moments that remind you of where you started, how far you’ve come, and why every step of the journey was worth it. My recent visit to Kurnool Medical College, my alma mater, was exactly one of...
Dear Hospital Administrator, According to the CMS Hospital price transparency requirements, the hospitals must comply with the substantive changes by July 1, 2024. The requirements include website posting, standardization of machine-readable files (MR files), inclusion of new data elements, and attestations. We can help you meet the CMS Price...
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize women’s vital role in society and the importance of prioritizing their health and well-being. Too often, women often find themselves balancing multiple roles and responsibilities, from caregivers to professionals. However, amid daily hustle and bustle, women...
Snoring, often taken as a harmless nocturnal sound, can annoy those nearby. However, suppose your snoring comes with other problems, like waking up suddenly or feeling exhausted during the day. In that case, sleep apnea might be a sign of something more serious. Obstructive Sleep Apnea...
Many of us have cherished memories of beach days—shaping the sand, building castles, or simply letting the grains slip through our fingers. There’s an innate tranquility in playing with sand that feels incredibly soothing. Sandboxes are beloved toys among kids. This innate connection to sand is...
“Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” —Hillary Clinton Less than 100 years ago Women didn’t have the right to vote in the US. The passage of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920 granted women the right to vote. We celebrate...
As a Healthcare Executive with experience in health system operations and graduate medical education, I am highly convinced of the immense advantages of the Sponsoring Institution HALM fellowship program initiated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Recognizing the importance of healthcare administration, The American Board...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking significant strides to enforce price transparency compliance for 2024 strictly. With a keen focus on empowering patients with the prices for care ahead of time, CMS proposes changes in the hospital price transparency mandates. CMS is adding more...
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