What if an under-used type of genetic testing combined with state-of-the-art clinical decision support software could cut ER visits by more than half and reduce hospitalizations by a third in the elderly? New research has found that the YouScript Personalized Prescribing System, combining pharmacogenetic testing and patented medication management software, can do just that. Preliminary data from a soon-to-be-published study … Read More
Your HSA and you: A flexible way to cover medical expenses
You’ve likely heard the term “HSA” used when talking about health insurance plans. But what exactly is it, and what do those three letters stand for? HSA stands for “health savings account.” It’s a savings account that’s often created in connection with a high-deductible health insurance plan and is designed to help you pay medical expenses. Generally, any adult covered … Read More
October: Now is the time to get informed about breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., meaning now is the time to learn more about the disease, the genetic component to a common breast cancer medication and steps women can take to detect the disease early. Breast cancer strikes about one in eight women in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of cancer death in … Read More