Sensible Medicine

MARCH 14, 2025

“Don’t worry about reading – you won’t be able to keep your eyes open. The only thing you need to learn this year is how to differentiate sick people from not sick people.” So said my program director during my internship. This comment might be one of the reasons I’ve been skeptical of sepsis screening. If there is one thing a medicine resident or hospitalist should be able to do well is identify the patients who are sick and need attention.

Hospital 215

Hospital Vital Signs Follow-Up Transfers 215

EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2025

Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | March 12, 2025 EvidenceCare , a leading provider of innovative clinical decision support solutions, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Agathos , a pioneer in physician engagement and practice enablement. This strategic partnership reflects EvidenceCares commitment to empowering physicians and health systems to reduce unwarranted clinical variation through data-driven tools and actionable insights that improve care.

Huddles/Rounds 182

Huddles/Rounds Collaboration Hospital 182

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 10, 2025

The CDC and VA will terminate thousands of health workers. Many unintended consequences could threaten public health and safety.

353

353

Emerging RN Leader

MARCH 12, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance. But these are not […] The post Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

Insurance 142

Insurance Communication 142

Practice Index

MARCH 13, 2025

We are the invisible engine of primary care that often goes unnoticed until it stalls. GP Practice Managers us multitasking marvels who keep surgeries running smoothly frequently operate in the shadows, our contributions overlooked despite being absolutely vital. Those are the words of a Manchester-based Practice Manager who was talking to us following a recent article by Kay Keane asking What is a Practice Manager Worth?.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication Documentation 98

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 10, 2025

The Journal of the American Medical Association published an actual randomized controlled trial for coronary artery calcium (CAC). As a skeptic of this imaging test, I saw the headline and thought: finally, we will learn whether patients who have their chest radiated have better outcomes. Better outcomes, such as fewer heart attacks or strokes, or longer life, is why we interact with healthcare.

Tests 201

Tests Follow-Up Communication Medication 201

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 15, 2025

Johns Hopkins will cut more than 2,000 health jobs, which will have profound effects on public health and American security.

348

348

Science Based Medicine

MARCH 11, 2025

Stored blood quickly loses its effectiveness, so how can we improve the situation? The post Innovations in Blood Transfusions Will Save Lives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

192

192

Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2025

Each year, ECRI (the ECRI Institute) publishes an annual report on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for the year. The 2025 list was published today. My read of it is that most of these risks have to do with what I’ve been referring to as the Human OS, the Human Operating System, in my talks and teachings. In this post, I’ll focus on 2 of the 10 most top-of-mind in my current workflow with clients and speaking: #1 and #3.

Patient Safety 77

Patient Safety Discharges Diagnostics Acute Care 77

The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

By KIM BELLARD A recent report from Moodys Analytics, by chief economist Mark Zandi, had an eye-opening fact: the top 10% of earners in the U.S. those who make $250,000 or more now account for just shy (49.7%) of half of consumer spending. If that strikes you as unusual, youre right. It is a record since at least 1989. Thirty years ago the comparable percentage was 36%.

Follow-Up 67

Follow-Up Medication Hospital 67

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Hillcrest Convalescent Center in North Carolina, Bay Cove Human Services in Massachusetts, and SMC Corporation of America in Indiana. The Hillcrest incident involved the data of 106,194 individuals. Hillcrest Convalescent Center Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina has notified 106,194 individuals about a data security incident identified on June 27, 2024.

HIPAA 69

HIPAA Insurance Medication 69

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 12, 2025

Startup Cognixion, which has developed a noninvasive brain-computer interface, has begun a clinical trial for patients with ALS.

337

337

Science Based Medicine

MARCH 13, 2025

When Islamic Medicine Kills the Ayatollah! The post Islamic Medicine and the Biopolitics of Antiscience in Iran first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

173

173

Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2025

On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization announced that the coronavirus was deemed a pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted, “We have called every day for countries to take urgent and aggressive action.We have rung the alarm bell loud and clear.” Five years later, Edelman has fielded a survey to determine what some 4,000 health citizens living in 4 countries (Brazil, India, the UK, and the U.S.) are thinking and feeling about life after COVID-1

Collaboration 71

Collaboration Communication Patient Safety Patient Experience 71

Minority Nurse

MARCH 11, 2025

A new study from George Washington University researchers highlights the critical need for disaggregating data on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations in the U.S. health workforce to better understand representation disparities and reduce health disparities. Although the AANHPI population comprises over 50 ethnicities and speaks more than 100 languages, research and policies usually present them as a unified group.

Documentation 52

Documentation 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 14, 2025

A database owned by a New Jersey health technology company has been exposed online, allowing sensitive data to be freely accessed by anyone without the need for any authentication. The non-password-protected database was linked to ESHYFT, which operates in 29 U.S. states and offers a mobile app platform that connects healthcare facilities with healthcare workers such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Certified Nursing Assistant 61

Certified Nursing Assistant Documentation HIPAA Scheduling 61

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 15, 2025

Apparently, if you have "women" or "female" somewhere in your scientific research grant from the National Science Foundation or National Institutes of Health, watch out.

337

337

Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

Manage Your EHR Inbox More Effectively with These Tips Many physicians are drowning in administrative tasks, and the EHR inbox is a major culprit. While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. A recent study found that primary care physicians in a Massachusetts hospital spent an average of 36 minutes per visit using the EHR , with nearly 8 minutes dedicated to the EHR inbox.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Triage Scheduling Tests 52

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The continuing resolution left in place a physician pay cut from Jan. 1, despite lobbyists’ hopes lawmakers would reverse it.

131

131

Minority Nurse

MARCH 10, 2025

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. For example, according to a study released by the National Library of Medicine , Black nurses reported higher job dissatisfaction and intent to leave their positions within a year compared to White nurses.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Insurance Medication 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a lawsuit against the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and UnitedHealthcare New England (UHC) over a 2021 ransomware attack. The ransomware attack was detected and blocked on August 5, 2021; however, the forensic investigation confirmed that hackers gained access to its network on August 3, 2021, and stole sensitive data including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health plan ID numbers.

HIPAA 51

HIPAA Insurance 51

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 15, 2025

NY resident Sebastien Beauzile was treated with a pioneering new gene therapy approach called Lyfgenia, curing his sickle cell anemia.

321

321

Performance Health

MARCH 10, 2025

Patient safety issues are continuously evolving, with new challenges emerging alongside technological advances and societal shifts. In its annual report, Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) have identified the ten most critical patient safety issues for 2025. This report highlights the need for proactive approaches to mitigate risks and enhance patient outcomes across the healthcare spectrum.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Medication Patient Experience 52

Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Show Summary: In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , Dr. Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM), explores the schools innovative Three Rivers Curriculum , emphasizing small-group learning, early clinical exposure, and the integration of “Streams” (special interest areas) and Threads” (core competencies like leadership and clinical reasoning).

Medication 52

Medication Admissions Follow-Up Teamwork 52

A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

I am sharing my journey going through a cycle of elective egg freezing as a young woman in medicine with the hopes that it will inspire other women to do the same, if it's something they've been considering. Remember, I am sharing this as a patient, not a specialist doctor – nothing is medical advice: just my experiences and what I've been told by my fertility team.

Medication 52

Medication Appointments Follow-Up Insurance 52

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 12, 2025

If states end their expansion programs in response to funding cuts, spending on healthcare services would fall by nearly $80 billion and uncompensated care costs would rise by nearly $19 billion in 2026.

114

114

Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 15, 2025

With measles outbreaks occurring in different parts of the U.S.

284

284

Medical Economics

MARCH 11, 2025

Heres why doctors should consider bringing cardiac monitoring in-house to improve patient care.

Patient Care 104

Patient Care 104

Northwest Career College

MARCH 12, 2025

As a phlebotomist, you are responsible for drawing a person’s blood, be it for testing, donation, or transfusion. Your work directly involves needles and blood, so it’s essential to follow strict safety practices to protect yourself, your patients, and others around you. In this guide, we’ll walk together through the most critical safety steps every phlebotomist should observe, helping you uphold your responsibility with integrity and care. 1.

Sterilization 40

Sterilization Follow-Up Tests Scheduling 40

Medical Terminology Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

Medical Prefixes Crossword Prefixes are attached at the beginning of a word root and provide additional information; they modify meaning. Not all medical terms have a prefix. Example The prefix hyper means excessive. Theword root plasia means growth. By adding the prefix hyper at the beginning of plasia , it becomes hyperplasia. The meaning has been modified and now means excessive growth.

Medical Terminology 88

Medical Terminology Medication 88

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 13, 2025

The CMS estimates terminating the models will save nearly $750 million. The agency will also no longer implement two demonstrations that aimed to improve prescription drug affordability and access.

109

109