Diabetes is a disease where the amount of sugar in the blood (glucose) is too high because the body can’t take care of it properly. Even though some people are born with it (type 1 diabetes), in many cases diabetes...

Why Smoke-Free Is the Way to Be It is a well-known fact that smoking is bad for your health. However, many in Maryland still can’t seem to kick the habit; in 2016, approximately 15 percent of the state’s adult population...

Baltimore, MD (September 21, 2017) –Baltimore based Jai Medical Systems Managed Care Organization, Inc. (Jai Medical Systems) is the Highest Rated Medicaid Health Insurance Plan in Maryland and the United States for 2017-2018, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance...

Why Consuming Liquids Is So Important for Your Body When you hear about staying hydrated, you may think that it’s only important for athletes or people who work out a lot. We’re here to tell you: it’s not. Staying hydrated...

The way the healthcare system is today, people get treated for illnesses after they get sick. Now, there’s a different way to care for people: treating them before they get sick. This is known as preventative care.

What’s Being Done to Stop It Opioids are a kind of drug that is used to relieve pain. They can be prescribed by doctors, but many patients are becoming addicted, turning to the streets to buy them.

A managed care organization (MCO) is a group that provides healthcare benefits and services to qualified people on Medicaid. In Maryland, this is done through the HealthChoice Program, Maryland’s statewide managed care program. MCOs work with a network of doctors...

Here are some go-to tips to keep your body happy and healthy while you are at work.

It’s that time of year again. The birds are singing; the air is warm … … And allergies are alive and kicking. Yes, that bane of existence known as allergy season is back. For many across the U.S., springtime signals...

At any given time, 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain. In fact, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the most common reasons for missing work. With so many people living with...