HOUSTON — The healthcare industry is losing a staggering $150 billion annually due to a rarely mentioned challenge that affects providers and patients: no-shows. Surprisingly, 25% to 30% of all medical appointments, 40% of Medicaid appointments and 50% of primary care appointments end in no-shows. Statistics reveal that transportation issues are cited as the reason for missing medical appointments 7% of the time, with seniors reporting this as the primary reason an overwhelming 65% of the time. According to a study published in the NIH National Library of Medicine, transportation barriers are linked to a decline in continuity of care, reduced use of regular outpatient care, increased emergency department visits and higher readmission rates,…

Inside this book are my affiliate links if you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the items you purchase. be watching for a upcoming Review At a time when educators must grapple with chronic absenteeism, bullying and deteriorating mental health, elementary school principal Dr. Kathleen Corley is a powerful reminder that extraordinary things still happen in classrooms across America, and that school can still be a safe and happy place for learning, but we must raise our expectations for our children. In her new book, The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging…

Life is funny today is February 25 National Clam Chowder Day and I know David likes Seafood which Charlie and I don’t care for. But if you was to ask me if David likes Clam Chowder I couldn’t answer the question because I don’t know if he does or not. For our home and today’s Holiday being February 25 National Clam Chowder Day I don’t think this is a Holiday we will be celebrating. How about you? Each year on February 25th people across the Nation can’t wait to try a bowl of Clam Chowder to celebrate National Clam Chowder Day. Clam Chowder is a Soup or Stew containing Clams or…