Author: Candice Claassen

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Posted on January 08, 2015 by Candice Claassen

Does social media actually benefit your career? A new survey by Clinical Advisor suggests so. This past August and September, Clinical Advisor asked 350 nurses and PAs about their use…Read more


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Posted on January 06, 2015 by Candice Claassen

Chronic illnesses are among the most common, costly, and avoidable of all health problems today. Half of all adults in the U.S. suffer from at least one chronic condition and…Read more


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Posted on December 29, 2014 by Candice Claassen

For the most part, people trust their online community and appreciate hearing about the medical experiences, opinions and advice of friends and healthcare professionals. According to PwC Health Research Institute,…Read more


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Posted on December 26, 2014 by Candice Claassen

Dr. Leana Wen, an ER physician, aims to transform the medical industry by encouraging doctors to disclose personal conflicts of interest to the public. Her campaign, Who’s My Doctor, has…Read more


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Posted on December 18, 2014 by Candice Claassen

Digital sharing boils down to relationships. Creating a popular post requires not only connecting with your audience but, more importantly, appealing to your audience’s motivation to connect with each other.…Read more


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Posted on December 17, 2014 by Candice Claassen

As the new year approaches, companies are thinking about how to allocate their marketing budget in consideration of digital shifts that will affect all industries in 2015. To the consumer,…Read more


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Posted on December 04, 2014 by Candice Claassen

2015 is fast approaching and bringing with it new federal regulations that will force many healthcare practices to go digital. Some providers are struggling to find their footing before stepping…Read more


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Posted on December 03, 2014 by Candice Claassen

ICD-10 is the 10th iteration of the International Classification of Diseases issued by the World Health Organization. It is set to be adopted by healthcare professionals by Oct. 1, 2015…Read more


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Posted on November 24, 2014 by Candice Claassen

One of the best professions to turn to if you want to enhance your teamwork skills is nursing. Those working in the nursing field understand the extreme importance of effective…Read more


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Posted on November 20, 2014 by Candice Claassen

Healthcare consumers are increasingly using Facebook to search for medical advice and connect with other patients and providers. There is mounting evidence that Facebook plans to incorporate healthcare into its…Read more