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The Ethics of Screening Mammography

Sensible Medicine

I appreciate this essay for its reframing of our debates about cancer screening; viewing them through an ethical lens. The speculation that we might eventually be able to identify individuals harmed by radiographic screening and how this would alter our approach is both intriguing and alarming. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Influencers Are Telling Teens That Selling Their Eggs Is Easy Money. It’s Not That Simple.

Forbes Healthcare

The United States has few rules governing egg and sperm donation, a Wild West being supercharged by influencers peddling it as a cash-cow to millions of young followers.

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Nurses in the Vietnam War: The Unsung Heroes of Conflict

Scrubs

The Vietnam War, one of the most controversial and violent conflicts of the 20th century, not only tested the resilience of nations but also reshaped the landscape of medical care in warfare. While the images of soldiers on the battlefield often dominate historical recollections, the contributions of nurses—particularly military nurses—remain less visible but no less important.

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Humana’s Medicare Advantage dilemma worsens amid precipitous drop in 2025 star ratings

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Only 25% of Humana members will be in plans with four stars or above next year, down from 94% this year, the insurer disclosed Wednesday. The downgrade could wipe out Humana’s profits in 2026.

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How drug and soap commercials are manipulating you

KevinMD.com

Having worked as a copywriter and creative director at some of the world’s top ad agencies, including McCann Erickson (now McCann Worldgroup), I am vehemently critical of new advertising. Why? I know the tricks and how they manipulate well — think the old TV series Mad Men. Leading the list of ads that I hate Read more… How drug and soap commercials are manipulating you originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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If Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Saw What I Saw, He’d Realize That Being Called “Fringe” Isn’t So Bad After All

Science Based Medicine

Dying of COVID is worse. The post If Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Saw What I Saw, He’d Realize That Being Called “Fringe” Isn’t So Bad After All first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Teladoc COO to depart at year end

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Mike Waters’ resignation comes after other leadership changes at the telehealth vendor, including the departure of Teladoc’s former CEO this spring.

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The surprising struggles of retirement no one warned you about

KevinMD.com

It took me forever to retire—three years or so. It took so long that my nurses got tired of bringing me purple cakes decorated with whipped cream stethoscopes, but I did it. Now, a few years later, I can tell you that the things I worried about were not the ones that gave me trouble. Read more… The surprising struggles of retirement no one warned you about originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Dear payers: People living with early Alzheimer’s disease are ‘worth it’

Medical Economics

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.

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World Mental Health Day 2024 – By Ceri Gardener

Practice Index

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace” is this year’s theme and what an apt one for us and our colleagues! In recent years, we’ve gone through huge changes and challenges in all our roles, and it’s only recently that some people have started to feel the effects of stress. If we think about the ten hats we usually wear in practice management – especially concerning relationships, workload and workforce – the weight we carry is huge!

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How Hurricane Helene Deepfakes Flooding Social Media Hurt Real People

Forbes Healthcare

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, AI generative deepfake images of destruction and human suffering flooded social media, and this hurts real people now and in the future.

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Texas sues major PBMs, pharma companies over high insulin prices

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The litigation comes as pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts, CVS Caremark and Optum Rx face growing criticism over their role in high drug costs — including a recent lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission.

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Antivax as ideology: “Limited hangouts” run by “controlled opposition”

Science Based Medicine

Antivax is more ideology and conspiracy than science. The recent accusation that antivax influencers are running "limited hangouts" as part of "controlled opposition helps illustrate this characteristic, in which the insufficiently radical are portrayed as useful idiots for the enemy or even heretics. The post Antivax as ideology: “Limited hangouts” run by “controlled opposition” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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How to Identify Systemic Obstacles Stopping You From Career Growth

Minority Nurse

Unfortunately, many nurses of color often encounter roadblocks to moving ahead in leadership. They may want to serve their community and better represent healthcare access from where they grew up. Still, obstacles such as racial bias, unfair hiring practices, and lack of adequate mentors can stand in their way, according to a 2023 study. These challenges can be complex and discouraging, but there are resources and people to support you as you go through this career journey.

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The Treatment Finder Report: For Year-End Letters & More!

Open Dental

It's time to contact patients with benefits remaining to help them get the care they need before benefits expire. We'll review the process, and help you see the Treatment Finder in a new light - as a report you can run ANYTIME for a list of patients with unscheduled treatment. The post The Treatment Finder Report: For Year-End Letters & More! appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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How The Hospital Industrial Complex Robs Poor Patients

Forbes Healthcare

The ongoing abuse of 340B and Medicaid discounts is enriching huge hospital conglomerates at the expense of patients, employers, state governments, poor communities, and taxpayers.

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UnitedHealth sues CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A handful of plans owned by the nation's largest MA payer are the latest to ask the court to help raise their valuable quality scores.

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Let's Review a Truly Positive Trial

Sensible Medicine

I spend a fair amount of time on Mondays showing problem trials. Such studies have great educational value. But so do hugely positive trials—experiments that truly advance the field. One trial in 1999 transformed the care of patients with heart failure. Doctors were doubtful of the drug before the trial. Heart failure due to a weak heart muscle was a terrible condition at that time.

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Pete Hudson, Alta Partners & Transcarent Investor (Part 1)

The Healthcare Blog

Pete Hudson is one of the OGs of digital health. As an emergency room doc he was fed up with his friends bothering him with their medical problems and he created a tool called iTriage, which helped patients figure out what condition they had, and where to go to deal with it. This was fifteen years ago and we’re now starting to see the evolution of that.

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Peoples’ Lack of Trust in Science Also Extends to Views on Food and Nutrition

Health Populi

Only 2 in 5 people in the U.S. strongly trust science concerning food, nutrition, or diet, we learn from the 2024 IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust in Food & Nutrition Science , published in October. IFIC is the International Food Information Council, a non-profit organization with a mission of communicating science-based information about food safety, nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

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Justice As Medicine: Legal Representation As A Public Health Strategy

Forbes Healthcare

Legal issues frequently snowball into housing insecurity, homelessness, and health crises. Legal representation may serve as an effective public health intervention.

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CMS to increase oversight on exchange brokers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The proposed rule comes after the CMS reported a growing number of complaints about ACA health plan applications submitted by brokers.

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microRNA – 2024 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine

Science Based Medicine

The 2024 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine goes to two researchers, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their work on microRNA. They began their research in the same lab in the late 1980s as postdoctoral fellow, and then continued to collaborate after they each started their own labs. Their research involves a key question about multicellular life.

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Feds say 13 pharma reps illegally sold nearly 70 million opioid pills

Medical Economics

Drug values topped $1.3 billion as Houston became ‘hot zone’ for commonly abused prescription drugs.

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Watching Our Paraverbal Communication

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I conduct our leadership workshops, I always listen to leaders’ new observations about the content delivered, especially in communication. A growing number of nurse leaders now report concerns about paraverbal communication in their teams. Paraverbal communication is the way you say something. This includes the tone […] The post Watching Our Paraverbal Communication appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Hurricane Helene’s Unexpected Impact On U.S. Healthcare Delivery

Forbes Healthcare

The destruction of a key manufacturing plant in North Carolina that produces 60% of intravenous fluids in the U.S. is the root cause of this patient-impacting issue.

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Digital health deal count declines in Q3, but check sizes stabilize: Rock Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Startups notched 110 deals in the third quarter, compared with 133 in the second quarter. But average deal size held steady, suggesting investors are making “fewer, more focused bets,” according to the consultancy firm.

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Reducing Physician Burnout with Technology: A Strategic Approach

Performance Health

Physician burnout has become a critical issue in the healthcare industry, exacerbated by the demands of the profession and the systemic inefficiencies within healthcare systems. The pandemic has further intensified these challenges, making it imperative to find effective solutions to reduce the strain on physicians.

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Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits

Minority Nurse

Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition requires a significant investment from an organization’s nursing staff. But does that investment pay off in real-world ways? If so, how? One significant benefit involves giving nurses the opportunity to provide input and influence nursing practice. “It really helps expand the autonomy and allows the nurse to practice at the top end of their license,” said Jody Collins, DNP-C, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, system director of clinical excellence and professio

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Why Become a Pharmacy Technician? Exploring the Benefits and Career Outlook

We Care Online

If you’re considering a career in healthcare but aren’t sure which path to take, becoming a Pharmacy Technician might be the perfect fit for you. This role offers a unique blend of patient interaction, technical skills, and the opportunity to work alongside pharmacists to make a difference in people’s lives. Let’s dive into some compelling reasons to become a Pharmacy Technician and what the career outlook looks like for this rewarding profession.

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Black Plastic Items Can Have Cancer-Causing BFRs, New Study Warns

Forbes Healthcare

Black plastic items such kitchen utensils, food containers, clothing and hair accessories and electronic equipment casing may have toxic brominated retardants (BFRs).

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