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Archive for August, 2010
August Is Psoriasis Awareness Month
August 31, 2010
Earlier this week, we reported that psoriasis has been linked to certain drinking habits. But what is psoriasis? As we enter the last week of the month, the National Psoriasis Foundation would like you to know a little about America's most prevalent auto-immune disease.
Cold Weather Raises Risk Of Heart Attack
August 31, 2010
It's blazing hot. Much of Asia is contending with never-before-seen temperatures. Russia alone has topped out the thermometer with five all-time records this summer, and the US east coast hasn't fared much better. But there's a silver lining to this heat haze: it's easy on the heart.
Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Changes By 2011
August 30, 2010
In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and try to help you make sense of it. Here are three big changes set to take place by the end of the year:
ZocDoc Insurance 101 – Understanding Payments
August 30, 2010
Here at ZocDoc, we get a lot of questions about health insurance. It's one of the cornerstones of our country's health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That's why we're pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we'll help you get acquainted with the different types of pay arrangements:
How To Cut Your Diabetes Risk By 14%
August 30, 2010
A new study shows that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes drops dramatically for people who do one simple thing. What is it? (Here's a hint: your parents were right all along.)
Whooping Cough Now Epidemic In California, North Carolina
August 26, 2010
It's been 50 years since the US saw whooping cough in these numbers. Scientists thought the contagious coughing bug was wiped out, but it's on the rise again. Why?
ZocDoc Patient File: Jenna
August 25, 2010
Now and then we publish an interview with one of our many ZocDoc patients. If you’d like to be one of the patients profiled in this interview, just send us an email at patientfile@zocdoc.com.
ZocDoc Has Some ‘Big Believers’ In The Tech World
August 24, 2010
Alex Rampell, the CEO of TrialPay, discusses the future of the internet in an article published today on TechCrunch. We're flattered by how he thinks ZocDoc is changing the game.
San Francisco Debates ‘Happy Meal’ Ban
August 24, 2010
McDonald's is the quintessential American fast-food chain and the Happy Meal is its flagship item. But recently there's been a Grumpy Debate surrounding the Happy Meal as San Francisco considers legislation that would effectively ban the boxed fare.
Meet The ZocDoc Team: Jason H.
August 24, 2010
This post is part of a series of interviews with our very own team members. Learn a little more about what goes on at the ZocDoc office, the people who work there, and how you can join the team!
Today, we’re pleased to introduce Jason H., one of the rockstars from our Sales Team.