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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: USDA Will Test Ground Beef Samples From Grocery Stores

Forbes Healthcare

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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What’s behind all these assessments of digital health?

The Healthcare Blog

By MATTHEW HOLT A decent amount of time in recent weeks has been spent hashing out the conflict over data. Who can access it? Who can use it for what? What do the new AI tools and analytics capabilities allow us to do? Of course the idea is that this is all about using data to improve patient care. Anyone who is anybody, from John Halamka at the Mayo Clinic down to the two guys with a dog in a garage building clinical workflows on ChatGPT, thinks they can improve the patient experience and impro

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10 Drug-Free Ways To Sleep Better According To Andrew Huberman

Forbes Healthcare

Sleep's the bedrock of mental health, physical health and performance, according to Andrew Huberman, a podcaster / scientist. Here's 10 ways he suggests to sleep better.

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Health Data Analytics Firm Reports 1.1-Million Record MSP Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

A Portland, ME-based accounting and consulting firm has recently reported a data breach to the Maine Attorney General that involved the personal information of 1,107,354 individuals. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) provides health data analytics services to healthcare providers, health insurers, and government regulatory and healthcare policy agencies and its clients provide BerryDunn with personal and health data to allow the firm to perform its contracted services.

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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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Advanced Stage Colorectal Cancer In Young Adults Is A Growing Crisis

Forbes Healthcare

Colorectal cancer in young adults is occuring at alarming rates. Here are steps to take to prevent this disease from affecting you and loved ones.

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Scientists Uncover Powerful Link Between Dietary Choices And Brain Health

Forbes Healthcare

A healthy, balanced diet is linked to superior brain health, better cognitive function and improved mental well-being, according to a newly published study.

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Doctors less likely to engage Black caregivers in shared decision-making

Medical Economics

Study finds race-based disparities in offering empathy, communicating medical information

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Oh, Canada: U.S. Patients Don't Want Your Health Policies

Forbes Healthcare

The Canadian government has chosen to deprive its citizens of the latest therapies by dictating the prices drug makers must abide by.

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Taking aim at drug costs; analyzing heart risks; health care and climate change – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Developers Need Crystal Ball For AI Legislation

Forbes Healthcare

A view of the current AI regulatory landscape and legislation to watch as healthcare tech developers grapple with shifting rules and regulations.

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Physician job market: Doctors on the move

Medical Economics

Physicians are in high demand — here’s how to find your new role

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Period Stigma Sidelines Young Athletes

Forbes Healthcare

Many young women avoid exercising and competing in sports when they're on their periods. But exercise may help raise endorphins, reduce fatigue, and reduce period cramps.

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Is your practice complying with the law?

Medical Economics

As physicians, it is important to ensure your organization is meeting all applicable federal and state regulations.

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Walgreens’ Next Frontier: Complex Conditions & Cell And Gene Therapy

Forbes Healthcare

Walgreens aims to focus on patients with chronic and complex conditions.

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FDA finalizes lab developed test rule despite industry opposition

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Risks associated with the tests have increased, requiring greater oversight to protect patients, the agency contends.

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A New Weapon Against Cancer: Checkpoint Inhibitors, A Double-Edged Sword

Forbes Healthcare

Checkpoint inhibitors, a novel class of anticancer medications, embrace a unique approach to counter tumors.

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Getting paid for prior authorizations

Medical Economics

Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations

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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Here’s What To Know—And Why Experts Are Calling For A Ban On Raw Milk

Forbes Healthcare

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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Senate summons Change Healthcare CEO Witty to testify about cyberattack

Medical Economics

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

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A Better Concept For mRNA Vaccines: Self-Amplification

Forbes Healthcare

Two new self-amplifying mRNA vaccines herald a new era of vaccination for coronaviruses.

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How AI can be a catalyst for building a change-ready culture

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Top healthcare organizations use three proven strategies to strengthen culture while integrating AI.

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How physicians can use data to improve operations and achieve health equity goals

Medical Economics

Federal agencies are taking steps to embed systemic health equity practices into their policies and operations to fortify the resilience of our nation’s health care system and help all Americans reach optimal health outcomes.

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Empowering healthcare providers against rising payer denials

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The rise in denial rates is more than a mere statistic; it's a symptom of a broader systemic challenge that calls for strategic foresight and robust expertise.

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Practice tip of the week: Creating a concierge-style patient experience

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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FTC broadens health breach notification rule to include apps

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Regulators have been pursuing more enforcement actions against health applications sharing consumers’ data. Friday’s final rule should give those actions more heft.

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3 Steps to remove barriers to physician mental health care

Physicians Practice

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation teams with Physicians Foundation to define problem, propose solutions.

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Break the Inertia of Your Knowing

Minority Nurse

We nurses know lots of things. Our heads are filled with innumerable ideas, thoughts, concepts, theories, observations, and facts. We know so much about pathophysiology , anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, communication, informatics , psychology, sociology, and countless other topics that we’re almost bursting at the proverbial seams. But have you ever wondered if we sometimes know so much that our knowing can get in the way?

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Which Section of the OSH Act Prevents Employers Discriminating Against Employees?

The HIPAA Journal

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act prevents employers discriminating against employees when they exercise their rights to engage in a protected activity as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. However, before filing an 11(c) complaint with OSHA, it is important to understand what activities are protected and what OSHA defines as discrimination.

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Rising inpatient volumes boosted HCA’s first-quarter earnings

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Nashville, Tennessee-based operator is the latest for-profit system to report stronger than expected inpatient volumes and tempered expenses.

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Working with a recruiter

Medical Economics

What you need to know when asking for help in finding your dream job

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