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Disrupted access to health care during a pandemic linked to avoidable hospital admissions

Disrupted access to health care during a pandemic linked to avoidable hospital admissions

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People who experienced disrupted access to health care (including appointments and procedures) during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to have potentially preventable hospital admissions, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

This is the first study to examine the impact of disruption on health outcomes using individual level longitudinal data, and the researchers say reducing the backlog of COVID-19 disruption is vital to tackling the short- and long-term implications of the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented disruption to health care in the UK. This includes disrupted access to appointments (eg, visiting a doctor

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New Baby?  Time to Update Your Estate Plan

New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is especially true for people turning 18 years old, people who don’t have a plan, and people who have had recent life changes.

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One event that should trigger you to meet with an estate planning attorney is a new baby. When you are expanding your family,

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Red Light Face Mask Benefits

Red Light Face Mask Benefits

TOP RED LIGHT FACE MASK BENEFITS

  1. Enhanced Collagen Production: One of the primary benefits of red light face masks is their ability to stimulate collagen production. Collagen, a protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity, tends to diminish with age, leading to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Red light therapy can penetrate deep into the skin, activating fibroblasts that produce collagen, thereby promoting a more youthful and plump complexion. Regular use of red light face masks can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, leaving you with smoother, firmer skin.
  2. Reduced Inflammation and Acne: Red light therapy
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I Don’t Have an Estate Plan…Right?

I Don’t Have an Estate Plan…Right?

Whether or not you have a written estate plan, you do have an estate plan. The laws of the state in which you reside will make decisions about your estate if you do not have a written plan.

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If you don’t have a written estate plan, it is essential to know what the intestacy laws of your state are so that you know what will happen to your assets if

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Here’s Why Lawsuits Likely Won’t Slow United Health Down

Here’s Why Lawsuits Likely Won’t Slow United Health Down

UnitedHealth Group (UNH -1.26%), one of the largest publicly traded health insurance companies in the United States, is facing several cases brought by members unhappy over coverage decisions and costs. Although these lawsuits pose a risk to the insurance juggernaut, the company’s cash and cash equivalents of over $69 billion (as of Dec. 31) and its annual growth would likely be adequate to cover adverse decisions in any or even all of them. Even still, unhappy members could give investors pause but here’s why that might not matter.

Millions of members, several lawsuits over coverage

The company’s “member”

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Croque Monsieur Protein Bread Pudding

Croque Monsieur Protein Bread Pudding

Easter is coming! I love Easter brunch and the past few years it always includes a recipe using my protein sparing bread! This year I am making my protein sparing bread Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding!

Croque Monsieur bread pudding is filled with ham, Gruyere cheese, onions, garlic and thyme.

My son Kai did not want to be the taste tester for this but once he took a bite, he quickly asked for a large piece!

HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN SPARING BREAD CROQUE MONSIEUR BREAD PUDDING

To make my protein bread for Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding, I used Further Food Gelatin!

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