Scrubs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Husband of Boston Nurse Lindsay Clancy Speaks Out Following Tragic Incident Involving Their Children Lindsay Clancy, a 32-year-old nurse from Duxbury, Massachusetts, was charged with the deaths of her three young children in January 2023. The case shocked the nation, drawing attention to mental health struggles, particularly postpartum mental illness, which can have devastating consequences.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana used technology to increase MA prior authorization denials for post-acute services, boosting profits, according to a report from a Senate subcommittee.

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I recently received the following question: [I am located] in Ohio. [I was] wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with medical assistants being permitted to compound medications (mixing 2–3 different medications together under the direction of a provider).

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to a record-breaking settlement of over $880 million in response to numerous claims of sexual abuse by clergy members, bringing its cumulative payouts to more than $1.5 billion. This marks one of the largest financial settlements related to clerical abuse in the U.S. and highlights the extent of the crisis that has plagued the Catholic Church for decades.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Led by her youngest daughter Shana Dall’Osto, the Epic founder and CEO’s family foundation Roots & Wings will soon be granting around $100 million to hundreds of nonprofits each year.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In a world where doctors are increasingly treated like cogs in a machine, the question arises: Would you recommend your son or daughter pursue the field? Recently, I saw this poll: I said ‘unsure’, but that is just a fragment of what I think. Here is my answer (leave yours in the comments). My answer is: it depends on who is asking. I would strongly encourage you to pursue medicine if… Your primary goal in a career is using your talents to improve the well being of others.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Plus: An AI-powered lab assistant could free scientists from drudgery, a rapid way to detect heart attacks and why you should exercise when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is my pleasure to introduce this article by Joseph Marine, MD in response to mandatory masking policies in a number of California hospitals. There is simply no randomized evidence to support these policies, and they make little sense in 2024. I worry about the mental abilities of the public health officers who instituted these policies, and that their actions will further erode trust in public health.

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Science Based Medicine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

WWTI doctors' cared only about infecting unvaccinated children with SAR-CoV-2, and they were willing to blatantly contradict themselves and make things up achieve this goal. The post Dr. Sunetra Gupta Versus Dr. Sunetra Gupta first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emerging RN Leader

OCTOBER 20, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC As many seasoned nurse leaders retire, younger nurses are stepping into leadership roles. Many tell me they are being challenged by their more experienced staff about their age and abilities to step into these complex leadership roles. Instead of receiving support, they are getting pushback even when no […] The post Too Young to be Our Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Communication 78

Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CVS Health chief executive officer Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner who runs the company's pharmacy benefit firm, Caremark.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It's the largest antitrust settlement to date in the healthcare industry, according to law firm Whatley Kallas, which represented the plaintiffs.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you’re looking to start a healthcare career in Kansas, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door. CNAs are in high demand across the state, and the skills you’ll gain can set you up for long-term success in the healthcare industry. With WeCare Online, you can get started quickly and conveniently—our online courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule while offering the training you need to succeed.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Dr. Satel is a bit of a regular here on Sensible Medicine. Today she returns to a topic that she wrote about in January 2023 , changing our organ donation laws to increase organ availability. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. What if we could solve the organ donor shortage with a simple tax credit?

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KevinMD.com

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Administrative harm is destroying American medicine” is the title of a provocative article published in the July 13, 2024, issue of KevinMD by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA. He references business entrepreneur and billionaire Michael B. Kim, who said: “Leadership without ethics is a body without a soul.” As examples of administrative harms, Dr.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

SECTIONS: HEALTHCARE, INNOVATION Alt title: 2024 Roundup of Medical AI Description: This article goes over some of the top stories we saw in AI-related healthcare this.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 18, 2024

If you’re thinking about starting a career in healthcare, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door. CNAs are essential to patient care, and this role can lead to even bigger opportunities in the medical field. Here are the top 10 reasons why becoming a CNA is a smart choice and how We Care Online can help you get started: 1.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The story begins in Nottingham UK in 1980. It was a small study at one hospital. But its lessons are large. First the background. I believe the CAST trial (1991) was the most important trial in all of modern medicine. It showed that the common practice of using drugs to suppress rhythm disturbances (anti-arrhythmics) in patients after heart attack (myocardial infarction) led to higher death rates.

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Open Dental

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Open Dental’s latest version 24.2 has been released as stable! Read on to learn more about some of the version highlights. The post Software Update: Stable Version 24.2 Highlights appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The implications of this sale are significant, raising concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive genetic information.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The financially struggling healthcare and pharmacy giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The updated PCN DES was published by NHS England on 26 th September (the covering note outlining all the changes is here ), giving PCNs a whole four days to prepare for the changes coming into effect on 1 st October. The big change is the addition of an ARRS scheme for newly qualified GPs, along with details of financial changes and other minor amendments.

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Science Based Medicine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

JAMA Internal Medicine just published an article titled: Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk, A Randomized Clinical Trial. In an accompanying editorial comment, Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek and Mitchell H. Katz write: “This was a methodologically rigorous study; there were multiple experienced acupuncturists, the comparison group used a well thought-out sham control, and patients were followed up for 1 […] The post Latest Acupuncture Pseudoscience fir

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re considering a career in healthcare, you have a variety of work environments to choose from, each offering its own unique experiences and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to make a change, it’s important to understand the differences between working in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The settlement provides for three main types of compensation, with a maximum payout of up to $10,000 for specific claims

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.

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Medical Economics

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Study shows patients are more receptive to AI recommendations when they better understand the biases in human decision-making.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The landscape of mental health is evolving rapidly, reflecting the increasing recognition of mental well-being as a crucial component of overall health. With this growing awareness, academic institutions have responded by expanding and diversifying their offerings in mental health-related disciplines. From innovative research opportunities to interdisciplinary approaches, colleges and universities are preparing the next generation of professionals to meet the complex mental health needs of our s

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