MedQuest College

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Licensed Practical Nurses are essential team members in healthcare, working alongside RNs, doctors, and other medical staff to provide direct patient care. As an LPN, you’ll assist with essential daily tasks such as checking vital signs, administering medications, and helping with patient hygiene. According to the U.S.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2025

In a 2022 study , around 50% of nonphysician healthcare workers reported symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Medication is often used with therapy to provide relief.

Scheduling

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 20, 2025

Certified Phlebotomy Technician ‍Jobs: ​Your Guide to a​ Rewarding Medical ⁤Career Are you interested in entering ⁣the healthcare industry ​with a focus on ⁢drawing blood⁢ and assisting patients? Opportunities for ​career advancement: Consider progressing to⁣ roles like Medical Assistant,⁣ Laboratory Technician, or Supervisor.

Unit Organization and Environment

The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

government and others, I decided that a 2022 April Fools column in Health Affairs actually provided a rough guide to understanding many usage decisions. The terms health care, medical care, medical services and health services were largely used interchangeably during this period.

Medication

Prism Career Institute

JULY 8, 2025

In Pennsylvania, there are projected to be nearly 3,000 job openings for PNs per year from 2022 to 2032 and 1,390 per year in New Jersey. RNs usually require four years of schooling with a degree and have broader responsibilities, such as creating care plans, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests.

Vital Signs

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 11, 2025

Share In his recent book, " Blind Spots ," Dr. Marty Makary details several instances in which the medical establishment has clung to medical dogma, to the detriment of patients’ health. One chapter examines the medicalization of childbirth, including the overuse of C-sections. This post is public so feel free to share it.

Hospital

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 15, 2025

Among the essential roles in medical laboratories and hospitals is the phlebotomist.If Unlike traditional degrees ⁤such as associate’s or⁣ bachelor’s‌ degrees,‍ many ‍phlebotomy programs are⁣ shorter, certificate-based courses designed specifically for this medical ‍role.

Certification

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

david’s Medical Center, Austin Regional Clinic, and⁤ Seton Healthcare attract a constant⁤ need for skilled phlebotomists. Additionally,Austin’s thriving economy,affordable cost of living,and vibrant cultural scene make it a top destination for healthcare professionals.

Certification

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2025

DaaS Integration: With healthcare organizations increasingly relying on AI to lessen the burden on medical professionals, the rising surge of healthcare data is likely to witness the rise of Data-as-a-Service in the healthcare industry. Designing for user Interface Building medical software is complex and tricky.

HIPAA

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

A $14 million settlement has received preliminary approval to end class action data breach litigation against Independent Living Systems (ILS), which experienced a data breach in 2022 that was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights as affecting 4,226,508 individuals.

Follow-Up

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

Whether you’re just ⁢beginning​ or seeking to advance your healthcare ‍credentials,⁤ this extensive guide will⁢ help ‌you explore the best phlebotomy programs in⁣ Charlotte, ‌NC, and prepare you​ for​ a accomplished​ medical career. Why⁤ Choose a‍ Career in Phlebotomy?

Certification

The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

A December 2022 Gartner Market Guide report characterized the long-term potential: The [U]DHP shift will emerge as the most cost-effective and technically efficient way to scale new digital capabilities within and across health ecosystems and will, over time, replace the dominant era of the monolithic electronic health record (EHR).

Billing

Medical Economics

JUNE 12, 2025

Reauthorize and fund the Lorna Breen Act Enacted in 2022, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act was the first federal law focused specifically on health worker mental health. Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP is the chief medical officer at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation.

Best Practices

Mobius MD

MARCH 21, 2025

Healthcare is using large language models (LLMs) to help physicians make decisions, streamline clinical documentation, diagnose medical images, and much more. LLMs captured public attention in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT , an AI-powered chatbot that can answer questions and engage in human-like conversations.

Documentation

Medical Economics

JULY 2, 2025

Leverage cross-training: Take a good look at your medical assistants and any unlicensed assistive personnel on staff. When will private practices begin to feel the strain? Naturally, there are geographic factors that come into play. Some states have a more severe nursing shortage than others.

Long Term Care

Medical Economics

JUNE 9, 2025

Analyzing Medicare claims from 2019 to 2023, researchers found that primary care physicians (PCPs) who adopted a full-risk, multipayer VBC model in 2022 — with operational support from agilon health — saw an average of eight more new Traditional Medicare patients in 2023 than similar peers who remained in fee-for-service models.

Medication

CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

According to KPMG , The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) projects that total hospital provider spending will increase by 50% between 2022-2030. make sure items like medications and PPE are always in stock). Enhanced patient care by assuring the availability of necessary medical supplies when needed.

Patient Care

We Care Online

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Care Home Volunteer, Ridgeview Care Home, San Diego, CA, April 2022 present Befriended care home patients with dementia, engaging in various activities including reading, exercise classes, and board games. Administered treatment for injuries and conditions including dehydration, sprains, heat stroke, and cuts and bruises.

Hospice

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Her service included setting up hospital wards in Japan, aiding evacuations during the Korean and Vietnam wars, and flying on the first medical evacuation mission into Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam. Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, who presented her with a proclamation in 2022, described her as a “firecracker.”

Follow-Up

Sensible Medicine

JULY 17, 2025

JMM Every medical professional knows that controlling blood pressure saves lives. High blood pressure killed nearly 686,000 Americans in 2022. But here's where we've gone wrong: In our crusade against chronic hypertension, we've started treating every blood pressure spike like a medical emergency.

Follow-Up

Minority Nurse

JUNE 23, 2025

What few realize is that the most formidable challenge often lies not in mastering medical concepts but in securing quality clinical placements. Medical schools have established rotation systems with financial incentives that prioritize their students’ access to clinical sites.

Precepting

Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

billion for 2022, they said, citing the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Pledged goals include reducing the volume of medical services subject to prior authorization by the start of 2026, and honoring existing authorizations during insurance transitions to ensure continuity of care. health care spending. Kennedy, Jr.,

Medication

The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Yes there was a retrenchment in 2022-3 but health tech investment fell less than other sectors in 2022-3 and is basically back in 2024. Essentially it took digital health a lot longer to get to 10% of total venture investment than fintech or consumer tech, but it got there after 2020.

Medication

Practice Index

APRIL 10, 2025

The warning was issued by the Caledonia Medical Practice in Cumbernauld, which has told patients that the request could cause a delay of 14 days in administration. The BMA said that 56% of GPs have not had pensions data updated to 2022-3, representing more than 156,000 years of missing pension data.

Huddles/Rounds

Medical Economics

JUNE 12, 2025

But major medical groups blasted the move , calling it unprecedented and a coup against health care. Martin Kulldorf, MD, PhD © X/Twitter Martin Kulldorff, MD, PhD is a biostatistician and epidemiologist formerly at Harvard Medical School and a leading expert in vaccine safety and infectious disease surveillance. Kennedy Jr.

Medication

Practice Builders

JULY 31, 2025

People want to be healthy, and many clinics and medical offices offer their services to patients. Medical sites also fall into this category. Users must see sites that provide quality information and services of a medical nature. For example, a medical site should be an authoritative resource to which other media outlets link.

Follow-Up

Medical Economics

JULY 29, 2025

A social media storm erupted on X, formerly Twitter, after AAP on July 28 published its new policy statement, “Medical vs Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions for Child Care and School Attendance.” All states and the District of Columbia have processes to allow vaccine exemptions if youth have medical reasons, the policy statement said.

Billing

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has entered into settlement agreements with three healthcare providers to resolve alleged violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). The patient was taken by ambulance to the ECU Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation and treatment.

Transfers

Medical Economics

JULY 10, 2025

For 2022, health insurers operated 5.5% Data and determinations The authors used a number of data sources to identify changes from 2016 to 2023, including insurer acquisitions of medical practices. Follow the Medicare Advantage The researchers found Medicare Advantage penetration “was strongly associated with payer market share.”

Insurance

Forbes Healthcare

JULY 7, 2025

Advertise with Forbes Forbes Licensing & Syndication Report a Security Issue Editorial Values and Standards Site Feedback Contact Us Careers at Forbes Tips Corrections Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms AdChoices Reprints & Permissions In The AI Revolution, Medical Schools Are Falling Behind U.S. Contributor.

Medication

Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Are you interested in a medical assistant career, but wonder, What is a medical assistant exactly? Before beginning this new chapter, its important to learn what are common medical assistant duties and how medical assistants perform in the workplace. What does a clinical medical assistant do?

Medical Assistant

The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

As it happens I did a video interview at Hinges booth at HLTH in 2022 when my back collapsed, and I got to try out their Enso device (it helped a bit but not much after the first few minutes using it). But theres another problem. And its one I have some personal experience with. I must stress that my experience is not with Hinge.

Billing

Medical Economics

JUNE 23, 2025

An increase in the rate of uninsurance may impose greater burdens on the health care system through strain on emergency departments, additional costs to the federal government and to states to provide limited Medicaid coverage for the treatment of an emergency medical condition, and may cause an overall reduction to labor productivity.”

Insurance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

A district court first sided with Planned Parenthood on the matter, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the court’s decision in 2019, 2022 and 2024, finding Medicaid law did create an individual right that can be enforced under federal civil rights law, according to a press release from the plaintiffs. TechTarget, Inc.s

Medical Coding

Health Populi

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s start with the pocketbook of the patient — now a key payer in health systems’ revenue cycle management processes on the health system side, and continuing challenge for medical debt for U.S. PwC’s 2024 U.S.

Appointments

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

KPMG reveals that CMS predicts total hospital provider spending will increase by 50 percent between 2022 and 2030. This growth has caused rising pharmaceutical prices, increased medical technology costs and labor shortages, resulting in: Health worker wage increases. What does this statistic prove? Economy-wide inflation grew 12.4%

Billing

Medical Economics

JULY 25, 2025

Other legislation, the No Surprises Enforcement Act, would toughen federal actions to ensure patients do not face unexpected medical bills , as outlined in the 2020 No Surprises Act. Big Pharma spending billions on direct-to-consumer ads makes needed medications more expensive and erodes trust in the healthcare system.

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