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CVS To Buy And Operate 64 Rite Aid Stores In Pacific Northwest

Forbes Healthcare

CVS Health confirmed plans to acquire and operate 64 Rite Aid stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington states following Rite Aids filing for bankruptcy protection.

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RFK Jr. calls GOP Medicaid plans ‘not true cuts’

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Republicans’ plan to reduce spending on Medicaid would eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, the HHS secretary said in hearings Wednesday. Millions could become uninsured under the proposal.

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Moving Forward: How Nurses Can Recover From Pandemic PTSD

Minority Nurse

It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, but nurses still feel the aftermath of compassion fatigue from the healthcare crisis years later. Many nurses were frontline workers during the height of the pandemic and faced most of the stress of caring for infected patients amid staff shortages and the risk of getting infected. In a 2022 study , around 50% of nonphysician healthcare workers reported symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD.

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Kaiser invests in AI supply chain startup

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Kaiser's investment in Clarium comes as supply chain management is a growing concern for providers as natural disasters and tariffs threaten the flow of goods.

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This Brain Procedure Could Save Your Life- Learn More On World Stroke Thrombectomy Day

Forbes Healthcare

As we mark World Thrombectomy Day, we are reminded that awareness can be just as powerful as innovation.

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Most doctors like their jobs — here’s why they want to leave

Medical Economics

New research shows nearly 30% of satisfied doctors are eyeing an exit, and compensation alone wont convince them to stay.

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Nearly 50% of U.S. physicians practice without fully staffed teams

Medical Economics

A new research letter outlines the toll that short-staffed teams take on physicians, and why many are considering cutting their hours, or walking away.

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Cutting Medicaid And SNAP Is A Risky Strategy. Here’s Why

Forbes Healthcare

Cutting Medicaid and SNAP will hurt millions of low income Americans. By pushing them at a time of economic uncertainty for our nation, Republicans are taking a big risk.

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10 staff training tips to improve efficiency, reduce turnover

Physicians Practice

Discover 10 proven staff training tips that help medical practices boost operational efficiency, cut turnover and strengthen patient satisfaction.

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Dismantling Medicine’s White Wall Of Silence

Forbes Healthcare

When physicians stay quiet about one anothers failures, patients sufferand trust in our profession erodes.

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Health Deserves A Vision More Capacious Than Dashboard Metrics

The Healthcare Blog

By DAVID SHAYWITZ Consumer health and wellness is experiencing a flurry of activity. The lab testing company Function (motto: Its time to own your health) acquired Ezra , a whole body MRI company promising the worlds most advanced longevity scan. Oura , maker of the popular smart ring, recently added an integration for continuous glucose measurement as well as the ability to calculate meal nutrition based on a photo.

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Apple Is Developing Tech So Users Can Control Devices With Only Their Thoughts

Forbes Healthcare

Apple is boldly embracing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.

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Tracy DeTomasi, Callisto

The Healthcare Blog

Callisto is a non-profit tech company that helps survivors of sexual violence identify repeat offenders. The company was started a few years back by Jess Ladd and Tracy DeTomasi took over as CEO a few years back, It focuses on college campuses where 90% of assaults are perpetrated by repeat offenders, who on average commit 6 offenses. And 90% of assaults are not reported, Callisto is working providing an anonymous solution with Tracey also giving a demo of how it works.

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Leading Expert In Achilles Tendon Repair Optimistic About Tatum Returning To All-NBA Form

Forbes Healthcare

Dr. Kevin Stone, an orthopaedic surgeon and a pioneer in his field, shed light on the factors most crucial in Celtics' star Jayson Tatum returning to All-NBA form.

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Thinking of going green? What to consider before adding renewable energy

Practice Index

With rising energy costs and a push for greener NHS estates, its no surprise that some practices are starting to look at generating their own renewable energy. Prompted by one Practice Manager, who told us they were considering installing solar panels, and even a small wind turbine, and asked if we had any advice on potential pitfalls, heres what we found out.

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276 Million Patient Records Compromised — What You Need To Know

Forbes Healthcare

New fake doctor threat targets healthcare as Check Point researchers warn of 276 million patient records compromised last year.

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Reducing costs and readmissions through data analytics in health care

Medical Economics

Consider these six proven ways physicians and other clinicians can lower costs and improve quality of care.

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Why Singer Carnie Wilson Is Raising Awareness Of Tardive Dyskinesia

Forbes Healthcare

Carnie Wilson, co-founder of Wilson Phillips, discussed her mental health journey and how this brought her in touch with those suffering from tardive dyskinesia.

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Primary care news round-up (9th to 15th May 2025)

Practice Index

Campaign backs practice receptionists Practice Managers have launched a new campaign in support of hard-pressed practice receptionists. Yesterday was National Receptionists Day, which is celebrated globally on the second Wednesday of May. The Institute of General Practice Management has launched its new campaign, "The Call I just Took", with a video, appealing to patients to be patient with staff.

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Is My Medicine Real—And Safe To Take?

Forbes Healthcare

The growing issue of counterfeit medications poses a threat to all patients. Measures to counteract this threat must be instituted to ensure patient safety.

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Study finds long-term relief from nasal obstruction using VivAer device

Medical Economics

The VivAer procedure offers lasting relief for nasal obstruction, transforming NAO treatment with its minimally invasive approach and impressive results.

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Funding the Future of Care: How Donor Collaboratives Can Support The Care Movement

Forbes Healthcare

With federal funding for social services in flux, philanthropy plays a crucial role in supporting and advancing the efforts of the care movement.

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EHR Implementation: Optimize and Secure Your System

99MGMT

Learn how to optimize EHR implementation, reduce system risks, and improve patient care with practical strategies for long-term success.

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What’s new across Practice Index – April 2025 roundup

Practice Index

April saw the start of a new leave year for some, the introduction of new legislation and some unseasonal sunshine! If you missed anything, catch up her now. 2025/26 QOF summary - As outlined in the letter ' Changes to the GP Contract in2025/26 ', there are a number of changes to QOF this year. Read a summary of the changes. Read now The IGPM is growing!

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The only thing to fear about volatility is fear itself

Medical Economics

Discover strategies for investing during a volatile market, focusing on long-term gains while avoiding common pitfalls and emotional trading mistakes.

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6 signs it’s time to reduce staff at your practice

Physicians Practice

Monitor these six indicators monthly; when they point toward overstaffing, plan a careful, compassionate reduction strategy before financial pressures make the choice for you.

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Physician lawmakers take part in examining Kennedy and HHS 2026 budget

Medical Economics

Congressional committees review spending with Health and Human Services Department leader.

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How To Become A Medical Assistant in Las Vegas

Northwest Career College

The medical assistant career is a great way to start one’s health career path. Medical assistants support doctors and nurses in caring for patients, ensure the smooth operation of medical offices, and perform numerous other tasks in clinics and hospitals. If you want to become a medical assistant in Las Vegas, this guide will help you understand what steps you need to take and what you will learn.

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Take our physician coding and documentation quiz

Medical Economics

Test your coding knowledge with this engaging quiz on CPT, ICD-10, and E/M guidelines, featuring real-world scenarios and compliance standards.

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Health, Wealth, and How Business Can Support Consumers in an Era of “Uncertainty on Steroids”

Health Populi

Facing uncertainties across everyday life flows, U.S. consumers look to economic and health security — and welcome businesses to support these, we learn in an analysis from The Conference Board. The Conference Board (TCB) polled 3,000 U.S. consumers gauging their perspectives on uncertainties emerging out of the new Trump administration’s policy changes introduced in the first quarter of 2025.

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How tariffs could undermine a key pillar of the U.S. health care system

Medical Economics

Medtech CEO warns senate that tariffs could undermine health care and innovation

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