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Top 5 Technical Skills Every Successful Dental Administrative Assistant Needs

Northwest Career College

Dental Administrative Assistant is a commendable job that opens up an opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing areas of the healthcare industry. A Dental Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in the flow of a dental office: from patient schedules to necessary paperwork, they handle many things. If you are eager to pursue your career in this field, here are some top technical skills that will be in demand to give you confidence in succeeding.

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New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Causes Surge In China, Spreading In U.S.

Forbes Healthcare

LP.8.1 Is currently the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant In the U.S. But NB.1.8.1 and XFG are now spreading the fastest with the former having led to COVID-19 surges in China.

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What Adam Smith would say about America’s for-profit health care

KevinMD.com

Over 80 percent of people are discontented with their medical insurance, whether provided by the government, their employer, or a commercial company. Common complaints are cost, increasing prices, and limited or rejected coverage. Regardless of the insurance’s source, we, the citizens, pay the bill through higher co-payments, deductibles, or premiums.

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Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Blood Test Explained By Neurologists

Forbes Healthcare

The lumipulse blood test brings renewed hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment for millions of people facing the uncertainty of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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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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When guidelines do not match the evidence--the story of beta-blockers after MI

Sensible Medicine

We are pleased to share this well-argued piece regarding the changing evidence in post-MI care. Guidelines still recommend using beta-blockers. Ruzieh and Foy explain that the evidence underpinning this practice is outdated. And newer trials fail to confirm beta-blocker benefit. This is a classic case of evidence requiring an expiration date. It’s also an example of guidelines being too slow to incorporate newer trials.

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