The WHO Is Fighting A Multi-Country Outbreak Of Cholera
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2025
A new outbreak in Angola , West Africa started on January 7, 2025, and it is likely to get worse as it spreads to more rural regions.
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Words can Harm, Words can Heal
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 28, 2025
The picture below shows how a treatment can make patients better. I see four ways. The drug/procedure may work biologically. The Voltaire effect relates to his quote saying that the art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. AKA: natural history. Placebo effects can also contribute. I will show you an elegant experiment demonstrating how positive energy and words can add to improvement.
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When a "negative" trial causes confusion -- back to the story of cerebral embolic protection devices
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 21, 2025
For me, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) approaches a miracle. My brain thinks: how in the world does a doctor place a valve in the aorta, then into the stenotic valve, squish the calcified old valve and land a new one. Watching the procedure on x ray does not do the miracle justice. Miracle number one is the valve stays in place. Miracle number two is that the debris-traveling-north does not cause stroke in every patient.
This Flu Strain Has All The Hallmarks Of A Pandemic Threat
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 21, 2025
Known as H1N2, the virus belongs to a lineage of flu viruses that originated in birds, adapted to pigs, and has now been detected in humans.
Are Practice Managers at breaking point?
Practice Index
APRIL 24, 2025
Burnout is a concept all too familiar with many Practice Managers, and a poll in the forum has revealed the true extent amongst those in management roles. A recent discussion thread asked if they were experiencing burnout and if so, what help they were receiving. Worryingly, around two-thirds of those who responded to the self-selecting poll said they were suffering from burnout and the majority of them who also commented on the thread decided to remain anonymous.
Native communities deserve better: the truth about Pine Ridge health care
KevinMD.com
APRIL 26, 2025
Driving through the barren lands of South Dakota after visiting the Badlands, I noticed a sign denoting I was entering the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. As a medical student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) in Scranton, PA, I rarely encounter Native American reservations. What I saw shocked meoverwhelming poverty, neglected homes, and a Read more Native communities deserve better: the truth about Pine Ridge health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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8 Science-Backed Reasons For Quitting Alcohol
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 21, 2025
Alcohol impacts nearly every system in the body. Learn how quitting or cutting back can reduce cancer risk, improve sleep, brain health and longevity.
Arkansas passes law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 21, 2025
The law in particular will affect CVS and UnitedHealth, both of which operate physical pharmacies in the state along with specialty and mail-order pharmacy businesses.
5 Healthcare Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree
ACI Medical & Dental School
APRIL 21, 2025
Pursuing a career in healthcare is a smart choice if youre looking to positively impact peoples lives while enjoying solid pay and benefits. When people hear “healthcare jobs,” they often assume advanced degrees are a must. But in reality, there are plenty of roles in the medical field that dont require you to get a college degree at all.
Roon – the Demo and Interview
The Healthcare Blog
APRIL 23, 2025
I was a little surprised that in the days of limitless content, AI, and all types of medical information being online a company could raise $15m to create a platform where actual doctors could answer specific questions that patients might have. Vikram Bhaskaran, the CEO is ex Pinterest and knows the consumer world well. Rohan Ramakrishna is a neurosurgeon who is worried about the level of misinformation that he saw showing up in his clinic daily.
Third-party litigation funding threatens access to health care
KevinMD.com
APRIL 24, 2025
Verdicts in excess of $10 million, or even $25 million, are no longer rare occurrences in medical malpractice litigation. Though most of these awards are handed down by empathetic juries concerned for an injured plaintiff, 40 percent of the award or more may go to pay attorney fees and other investors in the lawsuit. Third-party Read more Third-party litigation funding threatens access to health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Conditions apply as A&G funding rolls out
Practice Index
APRIL 24, 2025
When the Government announced its plan to pay GPs 20 for each advice and guidance (A&G) interaction, Practice Managers were quick to question how it would work in practice. Now that the enhanced service specification has been published and sign-up deadlines confirmed, practices are starting to consider what it will mean for their day-to-day operations.
Prior authorization: How it evolved, why it burdens physicians and patients, and the promise of AI
Medical Economics
APRIL 24, 2025
Learn how prior authorization began, why it hurts doctors and patients, and how new CMS rules and AI could finally streamline the process in 2025 and beyond.
Providence freezes nonclinical hiring amid financial ‘perfect storm’
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 22, 2025
“We were on track to finally break even this year. But just as we were nearing that goal, the external economic conditions in 2025 took a sudden turn,” CEO Erik Wexler said in a memo to staff.
Power Up Your Appointments Module
Open Dental
APRIL 22, 2025
The Appointments Module is a critical part of managing patient flow and scheduling. Read this post for the tools you need to power it up to its full potential. The post Power Up Your Appointments Module appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
How Will RFK’s Cuts At The CDC, FDA And NIH Affect You?
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2025
OMB plans cuts of $40 billion to HHS. The NIH and CDC will each face reductions of more than 40%. What will you see when this happens?
Primary care news round-up (17th to 23rd April 2025)
Practice Index
APRIL 24, 2025
In-person consultations contribute to patient satisfaction Reductions in face-to-face appointments have contributed to a collapse in public satisfaction with GP services. According to the Institute for Government, patients regard face-to-face consultations as more important than simply offering more appointments by using video and phone links. The Royal College of GPs commented that many patients like the convenience of remote consultations.
Value-based care is a team sport: How to optimize roles for better outcomes
Medical Economics
APRIL 22, 2025
Discover how effective teamwork in health care enhances patient outcomes, optimizes care management and boosts staff satisfaction in value-based care settings.
‘I lose sleep over this case’: Prospect cleared to close Crozer Health
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 23, 2025
A bankruptcy judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings’ plan to close Crozer Health on Tuesday, despite concerns from county officials and nurses about care access.
What Is a Dental Assistant? Your 2025 Career Guide
Northwest Career College
APRIL 21, 2025
Imagine being the person who helps people leave the dentists office with a brighter, healthier smile. As a dental assistant , thats precisely what youll doevery day! Youre not just handing tools to the dentist, but youre creating a comfortable experience for patients, organizing the office, and even learning skills that could make you the backbone of the dental team.
We’re Releasing Millions Of Birds. The Ticks Are Thriving
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 22, 2025
Each year, millions of pheasants are released into woods and fields in the U.K. for recreational shooting. As a result the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are increasing.
10 key dos and don’ts for direct primary care
Physicians Practice
APRIL 21, 2025
Learn 10 mustknow dos and donts guiding physicians and practice administrators through the legal, staffing and pricing steps of adopting an insurancefree, membershipbased model.
Former DOJ officials warn of ‘big health care’ monopolies
Medical Economics
APRIL 24, 2025
Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.
Top Republican calls for 340B reform in long-awaited investigation
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 25, 2025
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s report calls on Congress to improve program transparency, like requiring covered entities to show how they use 340B funds. Drug groups praised the findings, while hospitals argued the analysis was limited in scope.
5 Ways Pharmacy Technicians Help Pharmacists
Northwest Career College
APRIL 25, 2025
A well-functioning pharmacy relies on the hard work of pharmacy technicians. They work alongside the pharmacist to ensure patients get the proper medication and care. Pharmacists would find it very hard to carry out their duties independently without pharmacy technicians. Here are five ways pharmacy technicians assist the pharmacist with their daily responsibilities.
Why Mask Bans In America Could Set A Dangerous Precedent For Public Health
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 26, 2025
Many jurisdictions are considering masking a criminal offense, which could adversely affect public health
HOPE Act: Federal proposal would expand health savings accounts to insured patients
Patients Rising
APRIL 24, 2025
Patients Rising urges Congress to pass the HOPE Act to allow patients with insurance to open a tax-advantaged health savings account, or HSA. The post HOPE Act: Federal proposal would expand health savings accounts to insured patients appeared first on Patients Rising.
Achieving financial success as a physician: Mastering 5 money activities
Medical Economics
APRIL 21, 2025
Almost nobody is naturally good at all five of the lifetime money activities
Data breach at Yale New Haven Health impacts 5.6M people
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 24, 2025
It’s the largest healthcare breach reported to federal regulators so far this year.
Dental Administrative Assistant versus. Dental Front Desk
Northwest Career College
APRIL 23, 2025
If you have been to the dentist’s office, you likely interacted with the Dental Administrative Assistant and the Dental Front Desk. Both are important in keeping the dental office running smoothly, yet their responsibilities differ quite a bit. Understanding what these two positions entail can help you decide which career path is best for you if you consider your options.
Viral Ice Bucket Challenge Makes A Comeback, This Time For Mental Health
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 21, 2025
University of South Carolina students bring back the wildly successful social media campaign from 2014, this time shifting the focus from ALS to mental health awareness.
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