ProfNet Experts Available on Patient Payments, Heartburn Relief, Bullying, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Revenue Cycle Management in Health Networks
• Alternative for Heartburn Relief
• Having a Trainer Come to You
• Bullying: It's OK to Be Different
• Social Media Hurting Americans' Mental Health
• Seven Signs Your Child Could Have ADHD

MEDIA JOBS

• Personal Finance Reporter – MarketWatch
• Investing Editor – U.S. News & World Report
• Reporter/Editor – FDAnews

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Pitch Perfect: Pitching PetGuide.com
• Women's News Organizations Blaze New Trails in Online Conversation
• Blogger Events: Top Events to Attend in March

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Revenue Cycle Management in Health Networks
Shawn Yates
Director, Healthcare Product Management
Ontario Systems
"An obvious challenge affecting healthcare organizations is patient payment, which is becoming a growing portion of hospital and health system revenue. The challenge is that many of the newly insured -- as a result of the Affordable Care Act -- have high-deductible health plans with deductibles of $1,500 or more. For someone earning $50,000 a year or less, this is a hard -- if not impossible -- obligation to meet. Historically, hospitals and health systems have not been especially good at collecting money from patients -- this process is relatively new for them -- and there are some nuances involved. For example, it matters how you contact patients or figure out who is more likely to pay. Plus, now more than ever, patient satisfaction has to be a consideration, with every part of the revenue cycle supporting a positive experience."
Yates is a thought-leader leveraged by a variety of healthcare outlets, including Becker's Hospital Review, Health Data Management, Healthcare Business & Technology, Healthcare Finance Strategy and more. Based in Indianapolis, he is available for interviews on healthcare, ACA, revenue cycle management in health networks, self-pay and the patient experience.
Website: www.ontariosystems.com
Contact: Meghan Matheny, [email protected]

Alternative for Heartburn Relief
John P. Geibel DSc, MD, AGAF
Vice Chairman, Professor of Surgery (Gastrointestinal) and Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Yale University School of Medicine
In the latest bad news about PPIs, kidney disease was added to the already wide range of potential risks when it comes to the use of PPIs for heartburn relief. What's missing from the story – especially if changing your diet isn't realistic – is an alternative. Explains Geibel: "Zinc is known as an 'essential trace element' because very small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health, with many different uses. Now we can add one more use for zinc in the form of zinc salts: to stop the secretion of chloride ions in parietal cells, regulating the release of acid into the stomach."
Dr. Geibel is the lead co-author of a study on the effects of zinc on heartburn. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (http://tinyurl.com/hrnstvs), found that a zinc salt formulation inhibits gastric acid secretion, providing long-lasting relief for occasional heartburn and support of the stomach lining, with none of the side effects associated with other heartburn products, and it's now available (without a prescription) as TummyZen. Dr. Geibel is available for interview to discuss the groundbreaking zinc salt study and to answer questions about the new role of zinc in heartburn relief.
Contact: Laura Giardina, [email protected]

Having a Trainer Come to You
Kathy Schottke
Fitness Expert
GYMGUYZ Fort Lauderdale
"Having a personal trainer come to you still holds you accountable, saves you valuable time, eliminates excuses for not going to a gym or class, and is an effective way to teach new information and create behavioral changes."
Schottke has more than 20 years of experience as an expert in health and fitness. In addition to being a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Schottke also owns the franchise development for GYMGUYZ in Broward County, South Florida. She earned her personal training certification from AFFA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and certifications in group exercise, pre- and post-natal fitness, and as a Silver Sneakers instructor.
Website: https://www.gymguyz.com/fort-lauderdale/
Contact: Marilyn Oliva. [email protected]

Bullying: It's OK to Be Different
Ashley Almon
Author
"Being different is the one thing that all of us have in common. It makes us special and unique. This is an important message for children and parents alike,"
With bullying making headlines regularly, and one in five children reporting being bullied at school, it's normal for parents to be concerned for their children, so a message that it's ok to be different is important for kids on both sides of the issue. Almon, a Seattle-based children's book author, writer, artist, actor and musician, recently teamed up with her mother, a retired educator, on their just-published book, "The Toothless Puppy." The book focuses on helping children ages 4-8 understand that it's OK to be different. Based loosely on their own canine companions, "The Toothless Puppy" follows the adventures of Campbell the Golden Retriever who becomes distraught after losing a tooth. She leaves home, and meets a huge variety of new friends who show her what makes each of them special. Campbell realizes that being different might not be so bad after all.
Contact: Penny Sansevieri, [email protected]

Social Media Hurting Americans' Mental Health
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Research Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
"Social media can be an addiction for some people. When a new email or text message appears on our phones, it can trigger a chemical reaction in our brains that bring us joy (comparable to a feeling when we see delicious food we're about to eat). When we constantly check our electronic devices and there are no new messages, or when we pry into the lives of our friends on Facebook and become jealous or insecure seeing how they live, social media can have a negative impact on a person's mental health. In addition, some Americans are fearful of losing their jobs, so they are more inclined to check work emails over the weekend, which can lead to higher stress levels. One simple solution that can help reduce depression and stress from social media is to take healthy breaks from it. Also, whenever you can, try to call someone or see someone in person.
Based in the New York metro area, Dr. Birnbaum is author of "Life Begins at 60: A New View on Motherhood, Marriage, and Reinventing Ourselves." She's an expert on depression, women's issues, and attaining happiness.
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

Seven Signs Your Child Could Have ADHD
Dr. Janet Lintala
Founder
Autism Health, Pllc
"ADHD (or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a complicated issue that can affect a person's ability to function in a variety of success in school and with interpersonal relationships. Usually, the disorder is diagnosed by the time a child reaches their teenage years. There are some unmistakable symptoms of the disorder and others that are hard to decipher. Either way, being aware of them can help you know what to keep an eye out for. Here are seven signs that your child could have it: 1) self-centeredness; 2) emotional outbursts; 3) trouble sitting still; 4) starting things but not finishing them; 5) a hard time repeating things back; 6) careless mistakes; 7) ADHD doesn't always mean loud.
Dr. Lintala is the author of "The Un-Prescription for Autism: A Natural Approach for a Calmer, Happier, and More Focused Child" and the Founder of Autism Health, Pllc. She is also the mother of three boys with a variety of issues, such as Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, anxiety and ADHD. She has a B.S. in Genetics, and graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, from The National University of Health Sciences. She completed two mentorships at the RIMLAND Center under Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, M.D., the former Medical Director of The Autism Research Institute.
Book: http://www.amazon.com/The-Un-Prescription-Autism-Natural-Approach/dp/0814436633
Website: http://www.loveautismhealth.com
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

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• PITCH PERFECT: PITCHING PETGUIDE.COM. At the recent Dog Writers Association of America, Amy Tokic, editor of PetGuide.com, shared her insight and tips for freelance writers on how they can best pitch the website to get assignments: http://prn.to/petguide
• WOMEN'S NEWS ORGANIZATIONS BLAZE NEW TRAILS IN ONLINE CONVERSATION. It used to be that women's consumer publications could only be found in the magazine aisle. The editorial direction was built around experts who discussed everything, from how women should act to what they should cook. Today, women's issues cover the gamut, and this is a passionate audience: http://bit.ly/2m7BeBq
• BLOGGER EVENTS: TOP EVENTS TO ATTEND IN MARCH. Blogger Events is a monthly feature on what's happening in the blog world. February was action-packed. March is equally busy, and it begins with Social Media Week in New York: http://bit.ly/2mdZ7ak

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