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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

Scrubs

Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul can erase millions in medical debt with a much smaller investment.

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Artificial Intelligence can be the Catalyst for Transformative Change at NIH

Sensible Medicine

For example, a systematic review of medical journals found only 0.6% For example, the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research settled HIPAA violations for $3.9 Take electronic health records (EHRs) – a decade ago, they were touted as the 21st-century upgrade to medical practice. Yet this gold mine is mostly fools gold.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr. Adam Fall , Corporate Medical Director of Utilization Management at Erlanger , and Dr. Jeny McNair , President and Chief Physician Advisor at Physician Advisory Services of Med-Metrix.

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Advancing Your Career: The Role of Online Certifications in Healthcare

We Care Online

From medical assistants looking to specialize in phlebotomy to nurses seeking advanced roles in mental health, there is an online certification to suit every career stage. Healthcare Technicians: Certifications in medical coding or electronic health records (EHR) management can boost career prospects in administrative roles.

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Mouse Clicks and Maze Runs

Sensible Medicine

These tools are reshaping medical communication in two places: summarization and implementation. They listened to me rant and pitch ideas — including one I called “Review Folders,” a feature meant to streamline collaborative chart review. It’s numbing. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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MEDVA Awarded Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of 2024

MedVA

This recognition underscores MEDVA’s transformative impact on healthcare efficiency, affordability, and quality of care, as it empowers medical practices across the United States to address staffing challenges with virtual assistants (VAs) who deliver essential support for operational tasks. Founded by doctors Steven Kupferman, M.D.,