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In Honor of the Three Greatest Words in the English Language

Sensible Medicine

So here, in honor of the start of spring training, when pitchers and catchers report for duty, a Friday Reflection that I first posted on Feb 17, 2023. RM is a 72-year-old man who comes to the office for routine follow-up of spinal stenosis, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease. It is March.

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Will New Medicaid Policies Put Hospital Margins at Risk?

EvidenceCare

Hospital Margins: A Positive Trend with Ongoing Challenges Hospital financial performance rebounded in 2023, with total margins rising to 6.4% These improvements reflect stabilization following pandemic-related disruptions and cost pressures. Effective care transitions and follow-up can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. Judging AI’s performance in December of 2023 is like looking at a college applicant’s APGAR scores. What follows is the suggested reply to the partner of a patient of mine.

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Retina Group of Washington Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit against Retina Group of Washington over a March 2023 data breach that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of 455,935 individuals. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.6

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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Each step of the billing process requires people to have specialized knowledge and to be able to maintain consistent follow-through. Insurers denied 19% of in-network claims in 2023 , according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Keeping up with changing payer requirements can become harder when a practitioner is already stretched thin.

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U.K. Officials Take Legal Action to Stop Nurses from Going on Strike

Scrubs

government has offered a 5 percent pay increase for 2023/24 and one-payment of at least £1,655, but the RCN union members voted down the proposal 54 percent to 46 percent. “If that ballot is successful, it will mean further strike action right up until Christmas,” Cullen said.

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How Practical Nurse Duties Have Evolved

Prism Career Institute

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. According to a 2023 Rock Health report, telemedicine usage by patients over 55 rose by 12 percent. What’s more, we accommodate busy schedules with both day and evening classes.