Tag Archives: Care

UHS partners with Vera on primary care

Dive Brief: Hospital chain Universal Health Services said it is partnering with Vera Whole Health to boost access to primary care services and ultimately improve health outcomes through a value-based arrangement, according to a statement announcing the deal.   UHS, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, will also take a minority stake in the Seattle-based company. Vera… Read More »

Health Care in the US Should Be Affordable and Accessible – The Nation

A patient at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital waits on a stretcher for space in the emergency room to open up. (Reuters / Jessica Rinaldi) EDITOR’S NOTE:& This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch. Thank you for signing up. For… Read More »

How to Care for Different Types of Fabrics

It’s a wonder of modern life that there are so many different types of fabric. It’s what enables you to have heavy curtains, light summer clothes, and even sweat absorbent exercise gear. More… Of course, each different type of material requires its own care routine; it’s the best way of ensuring it lasts for as… Read More »

3D modeling gains more traction in care organizations

One touted goal of three-dimensional modeling—which encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing—is improved pre-surgical planning and intraoperative guidance. Increasingly, organizations are experimenting with 3D models to help surgeons and interventional radiologists determine how to best perform intricate procedures. These advanced visualization approaches replace flat two-dimensional images with life-like replications of patient organs and… Read More »