Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 19, 2025

Euphemistically referred to as Consumer-Directed Health Plans , these high out-of-pocket programs are in theory supposed to incentivize people to scrutinize the cost and quality of their medical care, thus bringing pressure on providers to lower the price and/or raise the quality of their services. This theory isn’t borne out in practice.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Doctors’ use of and demand for augmented intelligence in medical practice is on the rise — with many factors that could bolster or risk adoption on the journey toward AI in the doctor’s office, based on the latest survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) published this week. The AMA polled U.S.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 23, 2025

The company’s vision is to “restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs and unlock new dimensions of human potential.” Reportedly, the company has already tested this: “one of our monkeys has had the visual implant for three years,” Musk explained.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 14, 2025

Congress and CMS should create a new category of Medicare eligibility that allows executives under 65 to voluntarily enroll in their own MA plans in a “test user” capacity. All managed care CEOs and executive teams must enroll in their own MA plan. This is the only way for leadership to truly understand the member experience.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 6, 2024

Marlton, NJ-based Continuum Health Alliance has recently confirmed that it has experienced a security incident that exposed the data of 377,119 patients of its client, Consensus Medical Group, a physician-owned medical group in Evesham, NJ. No financial information or Social Security numbers were present in the file.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 28, 2024

In June 2023 , the same was recommended to adults. None of these trials adequately test or quantify the benefit of postpartum depression screening, not to mention universal depression screening. Medical illness, other psychiatric illness, and life circumstances can lead to positive results on the PHQ-9. fold (NNH=14, p= 0.01 ).

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Medical Economics

JUNE 6, 2025

© khunkornStudio - stock.adobe.com Stanford Health Care is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could reshape how clinicians interact with electronic health records (EHRs), starting with a single prompt: “Hi, 👋 I’m ChatEHR! Here to help you securely chat with the patient’s medical record.”

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Medical Detectives by Berton Roueche is a beloved classic. Lisa Sanders has made a career -- beyond her medical practice – of engaging descriptions of struggles to solve difficult cases. Many non-medical friends have asked me to recount interesting cases to them. 2 Common puzzles test diagnostic reasoning.

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 8, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts an increased need for PNs and VNs between 2023 to 2033, with over 54,000 job openings projected each year. In particular, Pennsylvania has been facing a nursing shortage since 2023, and over 14% of nursing roles are not filled.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

At ACI Medical & Dental School in Eatontown, NJ, we prepare students for in-demand jobs in the medical field. 7 Entry Level Healthcare Jobs To Consider in 2025 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) What Do They Do? 7 Entry Level Healthcare Jobs To Consider in 2025 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) What Do They Do?

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Milwaukee Career College

OCTOBER 12, 2023

What is Medical Assistants Day? National Medical Assistants Day falls on October 18, 2023, however, many observe the entire third week of October as Medical Assistants Appreciation Week! This time of designated gratitude was created in 1980 by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2025

Data breaches have recently been announced by Bradford Health Services in Alabama, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Texas, and Molecular Testing Labs in Washington. Data compromised in the incident included names, addresses, and information related to medical tests.

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2025

Consider: Through the service/good lens (first of the 3 charts), note the blue Rx bar in the time period 2023-25 – the prescription drug (Rx) blue bar reaches 9.5% The first major finding in the study forecasts that NHE will grow 1.5% faster than the general economy: health spending is expected to increase at 5.8% For the U.S.

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 1, 2025

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. Impacts from COVID-19 and New Technology The COVID-19 pandemic forced several changes to healthcare practices, as widespread illnesses strained the medical system.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With the HLTH 2023 Conference meeting up in Vegas these past couple of days, this “what if” scenario can be constructed with announcements coming out of the meeting, coupled with recent developments in the larger health/care ecosystem. The post What If We Built a Consumer-Enchanting Health System in the Context of HLTH 2023?

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 18, 2025

Primarily,⁤ a phlebotomist is a trained healthcare professional specializing in drawing blood from patients for laboratory ⁢testing, transfusions, donations, or research. Average Phlebotomist Salary in 2023 The salary of a phlebotomist can vary‍ based on geographic location, ‌experience, education, ⁢and work setting.

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The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When diagnoses are reported only using enrollees’ HRAs and HRA-linked chart reviews and there are no follow-up visits, procedures, or tests, HHS-OIG is concerned that the diagnoses may be inaccurate and therefore the payments made by the CMS may be improper. In fiscal year 2023, the CMS identified $12.7

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is the Medical School Admission Requirements ( MSAR ) website, offered by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). Five steps for evaluating your med school stats Don’t be discouraged if you have low test scores.

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

A phlebotomist is a ‌healthcare professional trained to draw blood from‌ patients for laboratory testing, donations, ⁤or research purposes. What Is⁣ a Phlebotomist? Their role ‌is crucial in diagnosing illnesses, monitoring health conditions, and⁤ ensuring the safety of blood supplies.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ employees were targeted in a recent phishing campaign, and almost 2,800 Catholic Medical Center patients have been affected by a data breach at one of its vendors. diagnosis/condition, treatment, test results, medications), and/or health plan information.

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The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The New York multi-site medical practice, Albany ENT & Allergy Services, has agreed to pay a $500,000 financial penalty to the state of New York and will invest $2.25 The first intrusion involved ransomware and was discovered on March 27, 2023, when files were encrypted. The compromised systems contained the records of 213.

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Health Populi

MARCH 18, 2024

Rock Health offers four key themes coming out of the late 2023 consumer health data: Virtual care has blended into the “modern care paradigm” in the U.S. The most common home-test by far has been for COVID-19, with other kinds of DTC diagnostic testing still lagging well behind. Rock Health polled 8,014 U.S.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 1, 2025

Phlebotomists​ play a‌ crucial part in​ medical diagnostics by collecting ‍blood samples for testing, making their work indispensable ⁣in hospitals, clinics,‍ laboratories, and even blood donation centers. This‍ means half earn less and half earn more, depending on various factors.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The bulk of your essay should explain how you overcame the challenge and how the skills you used or gained will help you in medical school. 250 words) Entering medical students need to understand the social forces that shape the health of the individuals and communities they will serve. The Casper test is also required.

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Health Populi

JUNE 14, 2023

Now that the worst of the coronavirus acute impact is in our rear-view mirror, it appears medical care providers are reassessing these implementations and may “rip [out] and replace” those systems, according to The Great Shakeup, a survey report from Panda Health. hospital and health system leaders in March 2023.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 22, 2025

Introduction to‌ Phlebotomy Careers in Lancaster PA Phlebotomy, ⁢the practice⁢ of drawing blood for ⁤laboratory testing, transfusions,‍ or donations, is a vital part of the healthcare ‌system. Practical⁣ Training: ‍Hands-on ⁤experience through accredited phlebotomy⁢ courses or⁤ externships.

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Those who are interested in a fulfilling career are sure to consider looking into the medical field. A career as a medical assistant shouldn’t be overlooked. At Prism Career Institute, we help prepare you for the workforce by providing challenging programs , like our medical assistant program , giving you the tools you need.

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The Healthcare Blog

MAY 30, 2024

In the wake of such a massive breach, medical organizations of all types and sizes should take the opportunity to review their security postures. What Happened in the Change Healthcare Cyberattack On February 21, Change Healthcare — the largest medical clearinghouse in the U.S. Medical groups must also emphasize employee training.

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Data breaches have recently been announced by Axis Health System in Colorado, Gandara Mental Health Center in Massachusetts, Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers in North Carolina, and Family Medical Center in Maryland. The intrusion was detected on March 9, 2023, when ransomware was used to encrypt files.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 8, 2024

Introduced in the fall of 2023, CBRN certification spans the entire burn care continuum including prehospital care and initial management, acute and critical care, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient and community care, and aftercare and reintegration, as well as injury prevention, education, and psychosocial patient and family support.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

On September 14, 2017, I was standing in a hospital room in Boston, when my previously healthy son, Patrick, then 29, received the shocking news that he probably had stage 4 colorectal cancer, which further tests confirmed. That grave diagnosis came with a bleak 14 percent relative 5-year survival rate.

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Health Populi

MAY 27, 2025

Welcome to this year’s 20th anniversary edition of the Milliman Medical Index (MMI) , which I’ve looked forward to reviewing for most of its two-decade history. This could hit medical offices managing patient bill paying (e.g., A Canyon BYO playground set for your yard, school, or social-athletic club? Stay tuned!

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

With a growing demand⁤ for medical professionals‌ skilled in blood collection and specimen handling,this role offers both stability⁢ and a promising salary outlook.Whether you are just starting your healthcare career ⁣or seeking‍ a rewarding, patient-focused job, understanding ​salary expectations is crucial for making informed ⁢decisions.

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Scrubs

MAY 30, 2024

In May 2023, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $86,070. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of registered nurses is projected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031, with an estimated 195,400 job openings each year.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

1] E/M is a catch-all claim, allowing medical professionals to bill for diagnosing or treating nearly any illness or injury. Rob Elfenbein of Maryland operated a series of drive-through testing sites during the COVID-19 pandemic that served all types of patients. 11, 2023). [4] 3] United States v. Elfenbein , 1:22-cr-146, Doc.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Ron Elfenbein, a physician, billed Medicare and private payors a Level 4 E/M for patients receiving COVID-19 tests. That billing practice, which at times took place at drive-through COVID testing centers, resulted in Dr. Elfenbein’s indictment and conviction by a jury in Maryland federal court. Read on for details.

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