Technetium Is In Short Supply. Here’s How That Affects Public Health
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Technetium-99m is in short supply and could cause delays or cancellations of over 40,000 medical imaging studies daily in the United States.
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Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 24, 2024
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U.S. Violent Crime Is Down. Many Voters Refuse To Believe It
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Many Americans are convinced that violent crime is surging. In fact, violent crime — particularly homicide, which saw the biggest decline in 20 years — is down.
Change Healthcare data breach officially affects 100M
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The breach marks the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators.
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.
Trick Or Treat: The Fuss Over Medicare Advantage STAR Ratings
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 24, 2024
STAR ratings have enormous financial implications for plans and Medicare beneficiaries as CMS ties health plan revenue to STAR ratings.
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How The 2024 U.S. Elections May Affect Polio Eradication Efforts
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The U.S. government has played a major role in supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative since its launch in 1988. Will that change after the November elections?
Become a financial mastermind at Guidelines Live this November
Practice Index
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Calling all Practice Managers! Ready to become the financial mastermind of your practice? Then don’t miss the management stream at the Guidelines Live event in London this November! As Practice Managers, you juggle the practice budgets, trying to cut costs while keeping patients and practice staff both happy and safe. The topics covered in the management stream will guide you through the complexities of managing practice finances, HR, estates, pensions and more!
Zoom, Suki partner to deploy AI clinical documentation
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The deal is Suki’s largest provider collaboration. Nearly 140,000 healthcare institutions use the Zoom platform.
Risk assessing the possibility of sexual harassment in your teams – By Susi O’Brien
Practice Index
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Workplace sexual harassment is rightly being discussed more seriously these days. It blights the professional lives and careers of (mostly) female UK employees by the thousands every year. One poll from 2023 suggested that three in every five female employees have experienced it, and previously in my career I’ve witnessed the impact that sexual harassment can have on male victims.
State Medicaid directors concerned about program’s stability: KFF
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The presidential election, loss of higher federal funding, inflationary pressures and other challenges are leaving state regulators uncertain about Medicaid’s “new normal.
Is enough being done for the mental health of physicians?
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Addressing the crisis in physician well-being: Key strategies for the future of health care
Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Experts said GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success.
Why we aren't happier: The loss of joy in health care
Physicians Practice
OCTOBER 24, 2024
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Upskill Your Leaders with the Nuts and Bolts Course
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 24, 2024
We are proud to partner with the New York ONL to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership. This program is a great introduction to leadership for current, new, or prospective Assistant Nurse Managers, Team Leaders, Clinical Managers, or Charge Nurses. You don’t have to be a member of NY ONL to attend. Registration […] The post Upskill Your Leaders with the Nuts and Bolts Course appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Meet ODTouch
Open Dental
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Meet Open Dental's new eService app, ODTouch. Use the app as your clinical tool to complete tasks, like charting, scheduling, treatment planning, and more, from the convenience of a tablet. The post Meet ODTouch appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
THCB Gang — DiME Special Episode 141, Thursday October 24
The Healthcare Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Joining Matthew Holt ( @boltyboy ) on #THCBGang on Thursday October 24 at 1pm PST 4pm EST are Digital Medicine Society CEO Jennifer Goldsack, ( @GoldsackJen ) , the VA’s Cole Zanetti ( @ColeZanetti ); and the Chief Commercial Officer at Curai Health Nicole Bell ( 2NicoleBell ). There’ll likely be chatter about #HLTH2024 but also a lot of focus on the new announcement about the DiME Seal.
Molina ‘beating the odds’ in Medicaid
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Conservative planning and continued business growth helped Molina keep an ongoing mismatch between payment rates and member acuity from dinging its bottom line in the third quarter.
5 benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice
Health Prime
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Finding the strengths and weaknesses of the healthcare system at all levels is made possible by benchmarking. It is one of the primary approaches to quality improvement and can enhance professional growth, system performance, and patient outcomes. According to the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) , benchmarking is critical for assessing and enhancing patient satisfaction, practicing financial stability, and improving care quality.
Parity for treating mental health and physical health: a poll
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 24, 2024
West Health-Gallup measures public support for mental health treatment, skepticism about insurance coverage.
How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Healthcare Business
We Care Online
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Running a healthcare business is a demanding task. Providing your patients with the highest quality service while also ensuring that your business turns a healthy profit can be a tricky balancing act. Being a healthcare provider is a position of huge responsibility. This means that, unlike some other industries, it’s not possible to simply cut corners to save money.
Amazon One Medical joins with Cleveland Clinic to provide primary care in northern Ohio
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.
National Speak Up Month 2024 – A GP Practice Manager’s perspective
Practice Index
OCTOBER 24, 2024
October is the time of year for Practice Managers to shift their focus onto National Speak Up Month. It’s the annual reminder that transparency, safety and a good bit of open communication can make or break a well-functioning GP practice. “Speaking up” sounds straightforward in theory―like advising patients to “just relax” before taking their blood pressure.
How AI in Nursing Education is Transforming Healthcare Learning for the Future
Beacon
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the landscape of nursing education, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance learning experiences and prepare future healthcare professionals.
MSN vs. DNP: Choosing the Right Path for Your Nursing Career
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Nurses positively impact their patient outcomes and the healthcare system, and one way to enhance that impact is through advancing their nursing degrees. But often, one thing that holds nurses back is feeling overwhelmed with the options for degree advancement and knowing where to start. First, you must know whether you want to pursue an MSN or DNP degree.
Everything You Need To Know About Law Firm Webinars
Beacon
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In today's digital age, law firms are constantly seeking innovative ways to connect with clients and showcase their expertise. Enter the law firm webinar - a powerful tool that's revolutionizing how legal professionals engage with their audience.
5 benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice
Health Prime
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Finding the strengths and weaknesses of the healthcare system at all levels is made possible by benchmarking. It is one of the primary approaches to quality improvement and can enhance professional growth, system performance, and patient outcomes. According to the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) , benchmarking is critical for assessing and enhancing patient satisfaction, practicing financial stability, and improving care quality.
The Benefits of Integrated Medical Billing in EHR Software
DrChrono
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Are claim form errors and missed claims submission deadlines keeping you awake at night? You’re not alone. One study reveals billing is one area healthcare providers often stress over the most. And without advanced revenue management tools, you may repeat the same billing mistakes without realizing them, leading to errors, denials, compliance issues, and lost income.
License vs. Certification of Pharmacy Tech: Which Do You Need?
Northwest Career College
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Suppose you are one of the people who is considering a career as a technician in the pharmacy. In that case, you probably have many questions running through your mind about pharmacy technician license and certification. Both are important, though they are focused on different intentions. Understanding each will lead you to decide what you need to start your career in this field.
Blimey! UK study finds AI improves maternity care outcomes
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A meta-analysis of UK-based research found that women get better pregnancy care when AI and clinical software tools are used in maternity settings
Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 8: Complete Login Lab
Connect Care Bytes Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Complete CMIO Login Lab It is essential that all Launch 9 prescribers confirm access to the AHS Network ( insite.ahs.ca ), to the Unified Access Portal ( myapps.ahs.ca ) and to Production (PRD) Connect Care. In addition, all prescribers are required to complete a "CMIO Login Lab" found within Connect Care Hyperspace.
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