Mon.May 05, 2025

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Gates Foundation Opening Singapore Office To Deepen Southeast Asia Partnerships

Forbes Healthcare

Supported by Singapores Economic Development Board, the establishment of the office in the city state will help accelerate the progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, the foundation said in a statement.

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Mind the gap: How lab partners can help Part C plans adapt to Medicare Star Rating changes

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A 1-star boost in Medicare ratings can add up to $16.2M in revenue and 8–12% enrollment growth.

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FDA’s Conditional Approval Plan Would Unleash Biotech Innovation

Forbes Healthcare

In a move that could dramatically reshape the landscape for rare disease treatments, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced plans for conditional approval pathways

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Perhaps the Strongest Benefit of GLP1a drugs is.

Sensible Medicine

Three professors, writing in the Lancet , estimated that the global prevalence of the condition is 25%. A modeling study predicted that its prevalence will rise sharply in the coming decade. The condition has a terrible name. It’s called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). That’s its new name. The old names, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) were not much better.

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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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Healthcare’s Innovation Problem: We’re Rebranding The Past And Calling It Progress

Forbes Healthcare

In healthcare, whats often hailed as groundbreaking is, in reality, a repackaging of ideas weve seen before.

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Next-Gen Sealant Speeds Recovery After Retinal Surgery, Study Finds

Forbes Healthcare

New technology may help patients ses sooner after retinal surgery. This technology uses a biodegradable sealant to reattach the retina after retinal detachment.

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The decline of solo primary care

Medical Economics

Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.

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Trump releases 2026 budget including heavy healthcare cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

White House officials say the budget, which would slash the HHS’ discretionary funding by 26%, is necessary to curb government bloat. Medical groups say it amounts to an attack on biomedical funding and public health.

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HeartBeam CEO Robert Eno joins company’s board as commercialization nears

Medical Economics

HeartBeam's innovative 3D ECG technology revolutionizes cardiac monitoring, enhancing remote patient care and enabling timely interventions for heart conditions.

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Near Miss Reporting Software in Healthcare: A Critical Safety Tool

Performance Health

Near miss reporting software has become an indispensable tool in healthcare, where the complexity of modern medicine makes errors and near misses almost inevitable. What sets high-performing hospitals, clinics, and other types of organizations apart is how they respond to these eventsespecially the ones that almost happened.

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Glen Tullman, Transcarent

The Healthcare Blog

A couple of weeks back Transcarent completed its $630m acquisition of Accolade. But CEO Glen Tullman calls it a merger for a reason because Accolade brings people, products and clients that Transcarent didn’t have. Glen got in deep about Transcarent’s new product set in terms of its AI fueled navigation, primary care, weight management, cancer care and partnerships.

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How to build financial resilience in healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

How leaders can navigate the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare to set their organizations up for success.

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Europe Seeks To Lure U.S. Scientists Disenfranchised Under Trump

Forbes Healthcare

At the Choose Europe for Science conference, von der Leyen said the EC would invest $566 million over the next two years to make Europe a magnet for researchers.

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5 strategic priorities to unlock digital transformation in healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Explore 5 digital priorities shaping healthcare digital strategy, from data integration to AI use.

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Pan-seared miso black cod with fresh fennel, broad beans, and seafood broth

Medical Economics

For seafood gourmands, Chef Dr. Mike shares a dish both subtle and versatile.

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Ep. 63: Healthy eating with Chef Dr. Mike

Physicians Practice

Michael Fenster, MD better known as Chef Dr. Mike joins the show to discuss the importance of eating healthy.

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Overcoming interoperability complexity to achieve higher quality, safer care

Medical Economics

Learn how enhanced interoperability in EHR systems transforms patient care, reduces costs, and improves outcomes across health care settings.

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Explore Fast-Track Careers in Healthcare

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

If you’re looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare, medical training programs in Charlotte, North Carolina , are an excellent option. These programs provide a practical, hands-on education that prepares you to enter the workforce quickly. Whether you’re interested in direct patient care or supporting healthcare teams, Charlotte offers diverse programs that cater to different career paths in healthcare.

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The true age of your heart; Louisiana NP convicted in $2M Medicare fraud scheme; men face higher risk of 3 common diseases, but they’re less likely to seek care – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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6 Ways To Leverage AI in eCommerce

Arkenea

AI in eCommerce?Think personalized customer experience on Amazonwhere AI or Artificial Intelligence provides recommendations to the visitors based on their interests. As more and more people turn to shopping online than in traditional retail, it is increasingly becoming imperative to build intelligence or AI into eCommerce website design for various reasons such as customer engagement, fraud detection, retention or to increase conversions.

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League Connect Digital Summit is WEDNESDAY

The Healthcare Blog

Its Matthew Holt and I am looking forward to MC-ing the #LeagueConnectDigitalSummit THIS Wednesday May 7. This one-day virtual event brings together leaders across health care, tech, and consumer experience to explore what it really takes to deliver personalized, digital-first, AI-powered care. Ill be guiding the days key transitions and themes. There’s also strategy & implementation tracks with the likes of Google , Highmark Health , Accenture , Amwell , Deloitte , SCAN, Gainwell Tech

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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy 8 months after exiting Chapter 11

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The drugstore retailer said Monday it plans to sell itself and already has some interested national and regional buyers.

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Practice tip of the week: Common billing mistakes

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Welcome to the (U.S. Science) Apocalypse

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD Im starting to feel like Im beating a dead horse, having already written a couple times recently about the Trump Administrations attacks on science, but the hits just keep on coming. Last Friday, for example, not only did the Administrations proposed 2026 budget slash National Science Foundation (NSF) funding by over 50%, but Nature reported that the NSF was ceasing not only making new grants but also paying out on existing grants.

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CVS Dropping Zepbound: What It Means For Patients, Payers, And Pharma

Forbes Healthcare

The move is another skirmish in a broader set of battles being fought on multiple fronts: between competing pharmaceutical companies, between the pharma industry and p.

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Ep. 63: Healthy eating with Chef Dr. Mike

Medical Economics

Michael Fenster, MD better known as Chef Dr. Mike joins the show to discuss the importance of eating healthy.

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Cutbacks Hurt Our Military Health System. Is The VA Next?

Forbes Healthcare

To enable a huge cut in manpower, the VA plans to outsource more care to the private sector. When our military did this, costs increased and readiness declined.

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Untangling practice challenges: Beyond the basics

Medical Economics

Occurrence, claims-made and tail insurance explained.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Traditional Addiction Counseling

Intercoast

Key Takeaways Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on modifying thought patterns to assist in addiction recovery. Traditional addiction counseling emphasizes emotional exploration and personal history for gradual healing. Client engagement is crucial for effective outcomes in both CBT and traditional counseling methods. Tailored treatment plans consider individual needs to enhance the recovery journey.

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Untangling practice challenges: Rowing together

Medical Economics

How to rally your team to achieve practice goals.

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