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How To Survive Your Hospitalization - Top 10 Tips From The Trenches

Forbes Healthcare

Here are my best survival tips for a hospitalization, based on my years of experience as a physician, patient advocate, and caregiver.

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HIPAA audits not effective at improving cybersecurity: OIG

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights’ audit program was too narrow in scope to effectively assess data protections and reduce cyber risks in the healthcare sector, according to the report.

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How To Avoid Plastics While Shopping And Eating

Forbes Healthcare

Here are affordable ways to reduce the plastic you consume while shopping and eating, enjoying a healthier lifestyle that’s better for both you and the environment.

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If tariffs go through, the cost of most medical devices will go up

Medical Economics

With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S.

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This Carbon-Negative Biofuel Might Ultimately Replace Coal

Forbes Healthcare

In Joensuu, a city in Eastern Finland often described as the ‘Forest Capital of Europe,’ the largest torrefaction factory on the continent is nearing completion.

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Sanofi joins J&J, Eli Lilly in proposing 340B rebate model

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Sanofi plans to phase in its own rebate model for 25 drugs — including anti-inflammatory injectable Dupixent, one of the top 10 drugs in global sales — early next year. It’s unclear how regulators will react.

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GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: a new panacea?

Medical Economics

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

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CHS to sell Florida-based ShorePoint Health System

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The $265 million deal with Advent Health is expected to close early next year.

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Removing barriers to screening for cognitive impairment in primary care settings

Medical Economics

14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2060, and many cases of cognitive impairment go undetected by PCPs. Key points from a recent summit offer new insights into screening methods.

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How AI billing delivers precision, compliance, and savings

Physicians Practice

For healthcare providers, executives, and decision-makers, embracing AI in claims processing is not just a step toward improved financial outcomes—it’s an ethical commitment to better care and a more patient-centered approach to service delivery.

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Where should patients seek treatment when their primary physician is not available?

Medical Economics

A Canadian study found that patients who visited another within-group physician were less likely to require an emergency department visit than those who visited walk-in clinics.

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Occupational Therapy Billing Units: A Complete Guide

Medbridge

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines occupational therapy as “using daily activities in a therapeutic manner to support client participation”. Occupational therapy billing units (OT billing units) are a necessary part of clinical practice, providing a foundation for accurately documenting and billing for services.

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Up to half of heart disease risk can be genetic; strategic alliance looks to improve health care; 2025 Leapfrog Group survey updates – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Employers May Follow Medicare Coverage Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Forbes Healthcare

News the Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid health insurance to cover weight loss drugs could trigger private employers to do the same.

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Prior authorizations, pharmacy transparency, vertical integration all part of the Medicare 2026 rule

Medical Economics

Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.

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The Health Equity Agenda is a Bad Prescription

Sensible Medicine

The disparities in health outcomes in the US, most notably between black and white, is appalling. It is an effect of our country’s original sin, compounded by hundreds of years of racism. Whether you examine specific health issues -- COVID , gun violence , cardiovascular death – or overall mortality , the differences are repugnant, embarrassing, and heart breaking.

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Two stars: Fewer people leave positive reviews for health care facilities post-COVID

Medical Economics

Study finds a notable shift in the public perception of care after the pandemic

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THCB Gang Episode 146, Tuesday November 26

The Healthcare Blog

Joining Matthew Holt ( @boltyboy ) on #THCBGang on Tuesday November 26 at 1PM PT 4PM ET are THCB regular writer and ponderer of odd juxtapositions Kim Bellard ( @kimbbellard ); medical historian Mike Magee ( @drmikemagee ); and a new guest from Marsh McLennan, Employee Benefits Consultant Ryan Koo ( @RyanKoo ). You can see the video below & if you’d rather listen than watch, the audio is preserved as a weekly podcast available on our iTunes & Spotify channels.

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Medicare announces 2026 plan to cover antiobesity medications

Medical Economics

Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.

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Which Tools Are Typically Used by the IT Technician?

Northwest Career College

IT professionals fix problems with computers and networks so that company staff can work efficiently. They solve problems, install software, and do many other things to ensure everything goes smoothly. Naturally, for them to do all of this effectively, IT technicians use several tools. This article will discuss a few of the most widely used instruments for keeping technology moving and functional. 1.

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Biden administration proposes Medicare, Medicaid coverage of pricey weight loss drugs

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

About 7.4 million Americans with obesity could have insurance coverage for drugs like Wegovy if the Trump administration allows the rule to go into effect — at the cost of $40 billion to federal and state governments.

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