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FDA Approves Updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines

Forbes Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six years and older receive the updated shots.

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Dissatisfaction with EHR increases nurses’ burnout risk: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly one-third of nurses experiencing burnout said their electronic health record contributed to symptoms, according to Klas Research. Many of those nurses reported they’d likely leave their workplaces soon.

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Mpox Vaccine Maker Bavarian Nordic Shares Soar Amid Concern Over Virus Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

Bavarian Nordic produces one of the only vaccines for mpox and its shots are the only ones licensed for the disease in the U.S. and European Union.

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CMS has received 12K complaints of No Surprises noncompliance; won $1.7M in restitution

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The most common complaints against providers were for surprise billing, while the top complaints for health plans included incorrectly calculating qualifying payment amounts.

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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.

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FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines: Effectiveness, Who’s Eligible And More

Forbes Healthcare

Pfizer and Moderna’s updated vaccines will be available for people six months and older.

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Which Long Covid Symptoms Are The Most Common In Kids And Teens?

Forbes Healthcare

According to a new study of close to 900 participants, the most common long Covid symptoms in adolescents are loss in smell or taste, fatigue, and pain.

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5 reasons to outsource your medical coding services 

Health Prime

Medical coding consists of transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. According to Grand View Research , the medical coding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.85% from 2023 to 2030. However, this aspect is often overlooked despite being the backbone of accurate billing and reimbursement in the healthcare industry.

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Social Drivers of Health: Insights into addressing socioeconomic obstacles with patients

Medical Economics

Talking about social drivers of health may help us think differently about how we approach them.

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Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options

Open Dental

Patient statements come in all different shapes and sizes. We'll review the various options, and how to create them with just a few clicks. The post Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Tackling technology and workflow barriers to successful care management

Medical Economics

Connecting the dots for better patient care starts with better data — faster — for physicians, payers and community resources.

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The MMI: Everything You Need to Know

Accepted Blog

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become a very common med school interview format – one that is meant to provide a fairer, more comprehensive assessment of applicants. It’s grown in popularity since 2004, when Canada’s McMaster University published a study illustrating the flaws in the traditional interview format, especially in the ways that interviewers often unfairly influence the quality of interviews.

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GP collective action – What’s the reality for practices?

Practice Index

The resounding vote in favour of taking collective action by GP partners sent a clear message to the powers that be that general practice is at breaking point. With the collective action now underway, what does this mean for general practice and how is it affecting practices? 70% of the Practice Managers we spoke to said that their practice was taking action.

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A game-changer in methamphetamine treatment

KevinMD.com

The standard treatment for methamphetamine poisoning is “sedate and wait.” There is no antidote to methamphetamine; instead, we typically aim to cover up the unwanted symptoms. We prescribe our favorite sedative, Ketamine or a B52 cocktail (Haldol 5, Ativan 2, Benadryl 50), and often multiple dosages are required to control the agitation and ensure the Read more… A game-changer in methamphetamine treatment originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Take the stress out of bank holiday leave calculations

Practice Index

With the August bank holiday weekend on the way, you might be wondering how to manage annual leave for staff who work part time. Using Holiday Manager , simply enter the working pattern of your staff member and their leave entitlement, and their bank holiday allowance is automatically calculated. It's as easy as that, and it's free to use in the HUB !

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Concierge medicine versus the traditional model: A physician's experience

Medical Economics

David B. MacIsaac, DO, explains how is traditional practice model differed from the concierge model with SignatureMD.

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Transforming Health Practices through Feedback

Valant

Transforming Health Practices through Feedback

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From Cycle Tracking to Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Future Moms

We Care Online

From Cycle Tracking to Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Future Moms Embarking on the journey to motherhood is an exciting and deeply personal experience. From understanding your menstrual cycle to tracking pregnancy milestones, each step brings you closer to welcoming a new life. This guide will take you through the essential phases of cycle tracking and pregnancy, offering tips and insights to help you along the way.

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8 EHR Benefits for Large Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

8 EHR Benefits for Large Behavioral Health Practices

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Vulnerabilities in care delivery based on claims data history

Physicians Practice

Dana Siegal, Vice President of Risk Management and Analytics at Coverys, discusses using data to identifying high-risk areas for malpractice.

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Mental health treatment plan goals: Setting providers and patients up for success

Valant

Mental health treatment plan goals: Setting providers and patients up for success

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Solution oriented strategies to reduce errors and malpractice claims

Physicians Practice

ana Siegal, Vice President of Risk Management and Analytics at Coverys, discusses solution oriented strategies that health care providers can use to reduce errors and malpractice claims.

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Back-Office vs. Front-Office Digital Use in Healthcare

Valant

Back-Office vs.

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Claims data dive: Radiology malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning radiology malpractice events.

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How EHRs and their data can support behavioral health practices

Valant

How EHRs and their data can support behavioral health practices

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Claims data dive: Orthopedic malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning orthopedic malpractice events.

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Concierge medicine: Should you transition the practice on your own?

Medical Economics

Answers to frequently asked questions about concierge medicine with Terry Bauer, CEO of Specialdocs.

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Claims data dive: Obstetrics malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning obstetrics malpractice events.

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Understanding Functional Medicine

Minority Nurse

In the 21st century, several holistic approaches to medicine have become increasingly popular among clinicians and patients. One such approach continuing to gain steam is functional medicine. But what exactly is functional medicine, and what does it have to offer patients looking to dive deeper, as well as providers and clinicians who want to help their patients improve their overall health and well-being?

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Claims data dive: General medicine malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning general medicine malpractice events.

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Expert Spotlight: Wali Khan – Leading By Example

Arkenea

Wali Khan, a healthcare technology leader with over two decades of experience enabling business capabilities through the development of innovative software products and solutions talks about the role of AI in current and future projects, what it takes to be a successful CTO in the healthcare sector and more. Connect with Wali on LinkedIn here. 1. How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade?