Archive - February 2016

In last week’s blog, we covered common medical conspiracy theories (as found in a JAMA study), and how they represent a greater public distrust of the health care industry. We also talked about how this is dangerous, because public misinformation on health undermines what we are trying to accomplish as an organization. For today’s blog, we’re going to cover a few more of these conspiracies, and what you can do to help stop their spread! Cell phones cause cancer... Read More

NARA Spring Conference 2016 May 4 - 6, 2016 Renaissance Washington DC Hotel - Dupont Circle Major changes are in store for the health care sector which will have a profound effect on providers and their patients. The elections in November will bring a new President, determine which party will control the House and Senate, and usher in new leadership for regulatory agencies such as HHS and CMS. Federal agencies will take significant steps to implement new payment methodologies to replace the physician... Read More

Last month, everyone was talking about a famous rapper's outlandish claim that the Earth was flat. But, it's just the symptom of a great trend-- one in which people move further and further away from science and start to embrace some rather bizarre theories. As an organization advocating for greater public funding for necessary health care coverage, education for both our representatives and their constituents is key. That is why we become alarmed when bizarre theories surrounding... Read More

The National Association of Rehab Providers & Agencies will conduct its Spring Conference May  4 - 6, 2016 at the Renaissance Dupont Circle hotel in Washington DC.  The program will kick off Wednesday, May 4th with an introduction and big picture overview as to what is currently happening from a regulatory, policy, and legislative perspective.  Over the course of the 2 1/2 day conference, attendees will be educated and updated by key industry speakers on the hot topics making up the big picture... Read More