Wed.May 21, 2025

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Lessons From Google I/O 2025 To Cut $20 Billion In Healthcare Waste

Forbes Healthcare

Healthcare organizations can leverage Google AI to streamline operations, enrich patient experiences and achieve superior clinical outcomes.

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Ransomware Attack Causes System-wide Outage at Kettering Health

The HIPAA Journal

Kettering Health, a large health system with 14 medical centers and 120 outpatient facilities in western Ohio, has experienced a system-wide technology outage that has affected all 14 of its medical centers and disrupted its call center. The outage occurred on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and without access to critical IT systems, the decision was taken to cancel scheduled inpatient and outpatient procedures on Tuesday.

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What Every Man Should Know About Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

Forbes Healthcare

Dr. Otis Brawleyis aglobally recognized expert in cancer screening and treatment. In this interview, he relates what every man must know about prostate cancer.

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April 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

The HIPAA Journal

April saw a 17.9% month-over-month increase in healthcare data breaches, with 66 data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Last month, it looked like data breach numbers were starting to reduce; however, Aprils figures are well above the 12-month average of 57 data breaches per month, with breaches reported in similar numbers to April 2024.

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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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Court OKs Rite Aid Pharmacy Asset Sale To CVS, Walgreens And Grocers

Forbes Healthcare

A U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 800 Rite Aid stores to CVS Health, Walgreens and grocers including Kroger and Albertsons.

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In Health Care, Consumers Are Seeking Kindness Coupled with Efficiency

Health Populi

Kindness + efficiency + listening + personalization: together, these are the most important experiences consumers seek from health care touchpoints, we learn in Humanizing Brand Experience: Healthcare Edition from Monigle. In this 8th volume of the company’s Humanizing series, Monigle tracks a different pattern of patient engagement — to be sure, built on trust, yet not just as a health consumer dealing with a diagnosed condition — but more holistically for getting me and keepi

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Harbin Clinic: 210,000 Individuals Affected by Nationwide Recovery Services Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

Harbin Clinic has been affected by a cyberattack on the debt collection agency Nationwide Recovery Services, Gardner Health Services has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the Cl0p group, and Gilead Sciences has reported a data breach at a mailing vendor. Harbin Clinic, Georgia Harbin Clinic, a primary healthcare provider with locations throughout Northwest Georgia, Northeast Alabama, and Southeast Tennessee, is one of the latest healthcare providers to confirm that they have been affected by a d

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Ascension still chasing financial turnaround after last year’s cyberattack

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The nonprofit health system says it has made progress toward recovering from last year's massive cyberattack. However, it still posted losses during the third quarter of its fiscal year.

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Bipartisan group brings back prior authorization reform legislation in Congress

Medical Economics

HHS has made changes, but lawmakers want prior auth procedures codified in law.

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How to Improve Behavioral Health Equity

Relias

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. Yet, persistent disparities continue to affect people across the country. These inequities are often fueled by stigma, implicit bias, and systemic barriers that hinder access to effective and culturally responsive services. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps.

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Framing Professionalism and Professional Identity Through the Lens of Professional Branding

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most of my presentations are targeted toward nurse leaders. If I have one, my superpower is identifying the trends and challenges we are experiencing in nursing today and then pragmatically suggesting leadership tools and strategies for nurse leaders. I never try to sell myself as an inspirational […] The post Framing Professionalism and Professional Identity Through the Lens of Professional Branding appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Judge denies Florida Blue’s request to bump star ratings

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The insurer sued the CMS late last year, arguing that flooding in Broward County should have qualified as an extreme and uncontrollable event relieving Florida Blue from star ratings decreases. A federal judge disagreed.

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7 ways to set coders up for success

Physicians Practice

Learn seven proven steps medical practices can use to empower coders, improve coding accuracy, and slash claim denials for a healthier revenue cycle.

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New Mountain combines portfolio companies to launch AI revenue cycle firm

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The deal merges Access Healthcare, SmarterDx and Thoughtful.ai to create Smarter Technologies, which the private equity firm said will serve more than 60 hospitals and health systems.

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Anne Arundel County Department of Health Confirms February Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health in Maryland has confirmed that health data was compromised in a February ransomware attack, and a phishing attack on Salus Group has exposed the PHI of 40,000 individuals. Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Maryland The Anne Arundel County Department of Health in Maryland has shared further information on a February 2025 cyberattack that forced government buildings in the county to temporarily close.

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Retaining good associates at your practice

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, explains how retaining the good associates you've attracted to your practice can lead to higher income for you.

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How to Rapidly Scale Your Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

How to Rapidly Scale Your Behavioral Health Practice Scaling a behavioral health practice involves more than just hiring new staff or opening additional locations. Sustainable growth requires strategic planning, the right technology, strong financial oversight, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. This guide walks you through the essential steps to scale your practice effectivelyfrom assessing your current state to implementing efficient systems, supporting your team, and plan

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Suicide remains top cause of death among medical residents

Medical Economics

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that suicide remains a top cause of death among medical residents especially in their first months of training.

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Women’s Health Innovation Delivers For Investors And Patients

Forbes Healthcare

Returns-focused venture capitalists are discovering that womens health innovation improves patient outcomes and is a financial growth opportunity.

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FDA Town Hall Video with Prasad and Makary

Sensible Medicine

Do read Adam Cifu’s column this morning on the new leadership at FDA. Yesterday’s NEJM article by Prasad and Makary was excellent. It’s rational, calm, and their call for evidence is welcome. Always remember: established makers of drugs and devices overflow with funds. They can and will fund trials—if required. I attach the Town Hall video posted yesterday.

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The Looming Long-Term Care Crisis — And How To Prepare

Forbes Healthcare

10,000 Americans turn 65 dailybut most arent ready for $120K+/year long-term care costs. Learn how to protect your savings with insurance, annuities & smart planning.

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Medtronic to spin off diabetes unit into standalone company

Medical Economics

Medtronic announces a diabetes business spinoff to enhance focus on growth areas, aiming for improved financial performance and shareholder value.

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Snooze Button Pressed Over 55% Of Time After Sleep, Alarm, Study Says

Forbes Healthcare

55.6% of the sleep sessions recorded in a study ended with a pressing of the snooze button, an average of 2.4 times per sleep session for 10.8minutes extra snooze.

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Getting Started as a Successful CE Course Creator

Beacon

Learn how to become a successful CE course creator with tips on choosing topics, meeting accreditation standards, and building courses that truly engage learners.

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What ‘Thunderbolts’ Gets Right About Mental Health & What Advocates Can Learn From It

Forbes Healthcare

Marvels new movie, Thunderbolts, offers surprising insights into mental health and shows how health advocates can use storytelling to better connect with audiences.

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The Educator’s Guide to CE Course Accreditation

Beacon

In the previous post we discussed what Continuing Education (CE) is , the benefits of putting together your own CE course, and steps to offer your CE courses to professionals in your field.

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ReGelTec’s HYDRAFIL System receives CE Mark for treating chronic low back pain

Medical Economics

ReGelTec's HYDRAFIL System offers a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain, promising significant pain relief and improved function.

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Top Tips to Find the Best Topics for Your CE Course

Beacon

In previous posts, we discussed what continuing education (CE) courses are and everything you need to know about CE course accreditation. Now that you know what these courses are, lets assume that you are accredited and ready to put together your first CE course for the world to enjoy.

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Is one type of alcohol better for you? Not really; depression may foreshadow physical pain later in life; an MRI scan can now diagnose MS without spinal tap – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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How to Balance Work and Study in a Criminal Justice Professional Program

Northwest Career College

A career in criminal justice can be a rewarding way to serve one’s community. You can work in law enforcement, corrections, or the legal field, and each path offers essential ways to make a difference. However, managing school and a job simultaneously can be tricky, especially in a field that demands focus and dedication. Many students have a hard time juggling their schedules while preparing for a career in criminal justice.