Amid Doctor Shortage, Physician Assistant Pay Hits $130,000
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Physician assistants are increasing in number and so is their pay, eclipsing $130,000 a year, according to new compensation data.
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Trained to fail? The risk of biased data in health care AI
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
AI in health care faces challenges from biased training data, limiting equitable treatment. Expanding data sources can enhance its accuracy and patient outcomes.
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Josh Duhamel Talks Aging, Health, And His Role In Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Josh Duhamel opens up about aging and why it was important for him to start a men's health company focused on longevity.
What Behavioral Health Students Need to Know Before Starting or Joining a Practice
Valant
MAY 13, 2025
As you finish your behavioral health education, you’ve mastered diagnostic techniques, therapeutic approaches, and other aspects of treatment. But do you know how to set up an efficient scheduling system? Do you know how to manage insurance claims to minimize denials and maintain your cash flow? Can you confidently use automation to help your business grow?
How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond
Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN
The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.
Back As UnitedHealth CEO, Hemsley Says Issues Within ‘Capacity To Resolve’
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley, returning to run the healthcare giant after Andrew Witty resigned, said he has the right strategy in place for the era ahead.
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These Three Cities Honored For Their Public Health Achievements
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Three cities were awardees at the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the World Health Organization, Vital Strategies, and Paris.
AMA panel calls for transparency, federal oversight to address rapid AI expansion
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty Is Out, Replaced By Former Boss Hemsley
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
UnitedHealth Group chief executive Andrew Witty is stepping down, citing "personal reasons," and will be replaced by former longtime CEO Stephen Hemsley.
8-Step Checklist for Counselors Starting Their Own Practice
We Care Online
MAY 13, 2025
Launching your own counseling practice is a big deala chance to call the shots, pick your clients, and build a career thats all you. Its a shot at independence and the freedom to shape your work around what fires you up. But lets be real: diving into private practice can feel like staring up a mountain. The good news? Break it down into clear steps, and its not just doableits exciting.
Brunch Isn’t Just A Meal—It’s A Way Back To Each Other
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Brunch is no longer just a social event. For many, its become a quiet ritual of reconnectionand a gentle rebellion against performance.
CMS takes aim at provider taxes in proposed rule
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 13, 2025
The proposal threatens states’ ability to fund state supplemental payment programs for Medicaid, which providers rely on as a boost for revenues.
TV Star Kate Walsh Talks About Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Greys Anatomy star Kate Walsh is partnering with GRAIL to advocate for more multi-cancer early detection testing in a campaign theyre calling Generation Possible.
Doctors in Congress tout reforms, potential problems in federal Medicaid spending
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
House committee begins deliberations on federal budget reconciliation bill, which includes Medicaid.
Understanding Payments: How to Remain Competitive in a Changing Market
Open Dental
MAY 13, 2025
The global payments industry is transforming with technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. This article explores the key trends shaping the future of payments, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape. The post Understanding Payments: How to Remain Competitive in a Changing Market appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Succeeding in value-based payment: A conversation with Joshua M. Liao, MD
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
Joshua M. Liao, MD, spoke with Medical Economics following the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting last month about succeeding in value-based payment models.
Level-Headed, Steady-Handed: Vital Skills for Phlebotomy
Prism Career Institute
MAY 13, 2025
Medical assistants work within a variety of healthcare settings and perform many duties. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, one of their many duties includes performing phlebotomy. They may use this medical practice to draw blood from the body or administer fluid to it. It takes an assortment of behaviors and disciplines to perform phlebotomy-related work effectively.
Medicaid cuts: Democrats pan Republican plan to change major payer in U.S. health care
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
Three House committee leaders speak out on spending plan up for debate today.
7 things to look for when hiring for your eyecare practice
Physicians Practice
MAY 13, 2025
Discover seven expertbacked hiring tips to build a highperforming eyecare practice team, improve patient satisfaction and boost optical revenue.
When screening delivers bad news: 7 tips for navigating difficult conversations
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
Evidence-based strategies for delivering unexpected or life-changing diagnoses with empathy, clarity and professionalism while maintaining trust in the process.
Pushing back against rising vaccine skepticism
Physicians Practice
MAY 13, 2025
Watch an expert physician panel unpack the 2025 vaccine crisis and share practical, practiceready strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy and strengthen patient trust.
Synchron first to integrate brain-computer interface with Apple devices
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
Synchron integrates brain-computer interface technology with Apple devices, enabling thought-controlled access for individuals with motor impairments.
Michigan House Passes Bill Requiring Medical Records to be Stored Domestically
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 13, 2025
The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill ( HB 4242 ) that seeks to protect the sensitive health data of state residents from foreign entities of concern by requiring electronic medical records to be stored in the United States or Canada. If signed into law, Michigan residents will have peace of mind that their sensitive healthcare data will be protected from all foreign entities of concern on the federal watch list, namely The Peoples Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the
Federal budget will bolster Medicaid for those who need it, stop abuses of those who don’t, House leader says
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
Energy & Commerce Chair Rep. Brett Guthrie spells out need for changes to Medicaid.
Netgain Technology Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Litigation
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 13, 2025
Netgain Technology has agreed to settle consumer data breach litigation filed in response to a 2020 ransomware attack and data breach. Netgain will establish a $1.9 million settlement fund to cover claims from class members. Netgain is a Minnesota-based cloud hosting and managed IT service provider with many clients in the healthcare industry. A ransomware group gained access to Netgains environment between September and December 2020 and deployed ransomware on November 24, 2020.
CMMI revamps strategy to focus on disease prevention, cost savings
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 13, 2025
“Our system is facing unsustainable cost pressures,” said Director Abe Sutton. “We are pouring resources into treating disease after onset, rather than tackling the root causes and preventing it.
Union Health System: Almost 263,000 Individuals Affected by Oracle Health/Cerner Hack
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 13, 2025
Union Health System, a Terre Haute, Indiana-based integrated health system that operates two hospitals and a medical group, has been affected by a security incident at Oracle Health/Cerner. Oracle Health recently notified healthcare providers about a security incident involving legacy Cerner servers, which had yet to be migrated to Oracle Cloud. Oracle acquired Cerner in 2022.
How Simple Conversations Can Prevent Costly Resignations
Top Practices
MAY 13, 2025
Katie was the new front office employee. She seemed to really enjoy her job, and everyone in the office liked her. Then one day, she went to lunch and didn’t come back. Why? No one really knew—and perhaps more importantly, no one had ever asked Katie how she was doing or whether she truly liked working at the office. According to a Gallup article published July 10, 2024, titled “ 42% of Employee Turnover Is Preventable, but Often Ignored ,” management plays a key role in
Selecting the Best Patient Experience Software Partner
Relias
MAY 13, 2025
As you embark on the journey to transform patient engagement, grow patient satisfaction, and elevate your quality of care, choosing the best patient experience software partner is pivotal. At Relias, we were built specifically for healthcare and have tailored our platform to meet your unique needs and provide actionable insights. You can eliminate multiple point solutions and use one integrated platform as a central source of truth for patient and employee experience.
Comparing weight-loss medications; using AI to localize seizures; can a virtual nurse convince patients to get vaccinated? – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
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3 Quick Ways For Oz To Reach CMS ‘Power To The People’ Goals
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
CMS's Oz can bring 'power to the people' by making Medicare Advantage star ratings local, bringing transparency to ACOs and improving the information on Medicare Compare.
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