<div><p>Health care is one of the most exciting and essential civic topics of our time. And blockchain is one of the most consequential technologies coming of age right now. So it's not surprising that, together, they stand a considerable chance of doing a lot of good in a lot of new ways.</p><p>Sin

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<div><p>Prescription costs continue to rise with every passing year. Every month, patients find themselves paying higher on their out-of-cost medical care obligations. And to top it all off, some people outright refuse medical care when they most need it to avoid digging themselves deeper into a fin

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<div><p>While a mammogram can be a literal life-saver for many women and has transformed health care professionals' ability to spot early stages of breast cancer, there are still a few flaws present in the mammogram screening process that can negatively impact the accuracy of this test.</p><p>Breast

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<div><p>It'd be hard to believe how quickly artificial intelligence found its footing in the mainstream — if we weren't already reaping the benefits in&nbsp;industry&nbsp;as well as our personal lives.</p><p>If anything, though, the progress we've already made in adapting AI to our existing industri

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<div><p>Mental health is a growing problem in the U.S. workforce. As many as one out of every 5 adults will be diagnosed with or experience a mental illness every single year.</p><p>In spite of these high numbers, only 41% of individuals who suffer from a mental illness will&nbsp;<a href="https://ww

More Than 50% of Adults Don't Know If Their Employer Offers Mental Health Coverage

<div><p>Malpractice lawsuits happen every day, and most people don't think twice about them until they're the subject of one. In most cases, these lawsuits only affect the individuals involved, but in rare cases, a lawsuit comes around that could change the shape of the health care industry as a who

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<div><p>Under the current terms of capitalism, corporate diversification and market consolidation are inevitable. One example? Technology companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are getting their feet in the door of health care administration. These tech giants make products that are very close to 

Why Your Internet Provider Might Soon Provide Your Health Care

<div><p>Most people make a conscious effort to ensure that they optimize their physical wellbeing. But all too often, they overlook the importance of their mental health, too.</p><p>And that doesn’t mean patients are to blame for their lack of care. If you're suffering from a broken arm or visible i

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Kate Harveston

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