A New Dogma Of Molecular Biology: A Paradigm Shift
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A theory that is open-ended with many problems for the redefined group of practitioners to resolve.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in NYC
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealth since 2004.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The recent appearance of the H5N1 bird flu in pigs does raise viral reassortment concerns. Here's what we know about this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus so far.
How Trauma-Informed Design Principles Can Be Health-Ful for All of Us – Learning from IKEA
Health Populi
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As a long-time fan and customer of IKEA, I receive daily Google Alerts about the company, from business finances to design trends. When I read this piece on IKEA’s work on a home designed for people who were homeless , I paid special attention to learn about the concept of trauma-informed design. Thanks to the publication Retail TouchPoints and the author of the story, Adan Blair, for covering this project.
The Challenges of Being a Home Health Aide: Navigating the Path with Compassion and Resilience
We Care Online
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Working as a Home Health Aide (HHA) is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in healthcare. Every day, you make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who rely on your support to maintain their independence and quality of life. However, this important work comes with its own set of unique challenges. Let’s explore some of the common difficulties faced by HHAs and how to navigate them with resilience and compassion.
Dr. Vinay Prasad “Sabotaging RFK Jr’s Confirmation Will Increase Vaccine Hesitancy” & “Doctors Criticizing RFK Jr. Paved the Way for His Ascendancy”
Science Based Medicine
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Doctors who gushed over RFK Jr. made their bed, and they'll lie in it. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad Sabotaging RFK Jrs Confirmation Will Increase Vaccine Hesitancy & Doctors Criticizing RFK Jr. Paved the Way for His Ascendancy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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New Employee Training
Open Dental
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Learn about employee training resources, and our Certifications tool to help you manage your employees' training progress in Open Dental. The post New Employee Training appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Medicine non-adherence can be solved at the point of prescribing - with the right tech
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.
3 effective strategies to minimize administrative burden during holiday peaks
Health Prime
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for medical practices, it can also significantly increase workload. Managing the administrative burden can be challenging, with staff taking time off and patient visits spiking. One of the main purposes of medical practices is to achieve more income during the holiday season without additional administrative burden.
It’s Nearly Impossible To Get A Job in Artificial Intelligence Right Now
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 5, 2024
This is one of the most competitive fields to date.
Hospices owned by private equity firms underperform nonprofit facilities, study says
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.
The Impact of Technology on Medical Assisting
Unitek College
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Explore the essential role of Medical Assistants through opportunities, challenges, and future trends. The digital age has brought us countless innovations in technology. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the role of Medical Assistants (MAs) is expanding and adapting to meet new demands and challenges. In an increasingly complex healthcare environment, MAs are poised […] The post The Impact of Technology on Medical Assisting appeared first on Unitek College.
GenAI is making stuff up, and it will harm us and our health
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.
Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya
Science Based Medicine
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Yesterday, Dr. David Gorksi invited us to come up with questions for Senators to ask our future public health leaders. Here are mine. The post Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Disruption At NIH Likely, But Precise Direction Of Reform Efforts Is Unclear
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
While disruption is likely if nominee for NIH Director, Bhattacharya, is confirmed by the Senate, the kinds of changes the agency would undergo, are unclear.
About 1 in 3 retail pharmacies have closed since 2010: study
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent pharmacies were more likely to shut down, possibly because they’re more often excluded from pharmacy benefit managers’ networks, according to the research published in Health Affairs.
What’s Trending Now for Nurse Leaders
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 5, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As we approach the end of 2024, the trending topics that nurse leaders are talking about right now include the following: The work of nurses, especially in acute care environments, is increasingly complex due to higher patient acuity, sustained patient volumes, and documentation requirements to achieve full […] The post What’s Trending Now for Nurse Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Lyle Berkowitz, Keycare
The Healthcare Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Lyle Berkowitz is an old friend and these days is CEO of Keycare, which provides a virtual care workforce, primarily for major health systems. It’s based on Epic taking advantage of Telehealth Everywhere, which means that patients can get to them from within their MyChart accounts and it can easily integrate its EMR data with its health system clients.
Telehealth Will Die In 3 Weeks Without Congressional Action
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Urgent action is needed to pass the Telehealth Modernization Act before it expires, ending telemedicine on Dec. 31. This would be devastating for disabled and rural patients.
CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage stars for UnitedHealth, Centene
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.
Ensuring Fairness to Nursing Staff
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 1, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a recent leadership development program, several nurse leaders asked for guidance in handling staff complaints that the leader was unfair. One nurse manager shared her story: I have been accused of being unfair more frequently in the last six months than my entire leadership career. I […] The post Ensuring Fairness to Nursing Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan
Scrubs
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In a shocking incident on December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan. The attack occurred around 6:45 a.m. as Thompson, 50, arrived to prepare for an investor conference scheduled for later that morning. Witnesses reported that a masked gunman, who had been loitering near the hotel entrance, approached Thompson and shot him multiple times in the chest before fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
Price Transparency: A Catalyst For Affordable Healthcare
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Price transparency is a necessary catalyst to jumpstart the transformation of our healthcare system into a competitive, fair, and patient-oriented one.
VillageMD CEO Tim Barry steps down
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.
Ambient AI scribe technology: The future for clinical documentation?
Physicians Practice
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Safely integrating AI functions into medical practices can improve workflow for staff and limit administrative burden.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
What Is A Pain Pump?
We Care Online
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A pain pump, also known as an intrathecal drug delivery system, is a medical device designed to manage chronic pain by delivering medication directly to the spinal cord area. This method allows for smaller doses of medication compared to oral or systemic treatments, reducing side effects while providing targeted relief. The pump is surgically implanted under the skin, typically in the abdomen, and connected to a catheter that delivers medication to the intrathecal space around the spine.
Opioid Deaths Are Down, But There’s Still Work To Do
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In the midst of an opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, a decline in deaths was welcome news, but it's too soon to celebrate.
Express Healthcare Staffing is the key to building exceptional patient care and compliance
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.
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