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A decade of value-based care: Mark McClellan, MD

Medical Economics

A discussion with Duke University's Mark McClellan about why value-based care hasnt been adopted more quickly

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Nurse Leaders Proactively Plan for Budget Cuts

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Business has never been better in health systems. Patient volumes have remained high with no expected decrease in demand anytime soon. The irony in healthcare is that while business may be great, costs continue to rise that can’t be transferred to payers or individual patients. Reimbursement can […] The post Nurse Leaders Proactively Plan for Budget Cuts appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Consumers’ Spending on Wellness and Retail Health is “Inelastic” — Think Food (and Food-As-Medicine)

Health Populi

Self-care is a growing thing as people face increasing health care costs, declining access for services and certain products (think: drug shortages and wait times for specialist physician consults), and increasing consumer competence in sourcing information on health care — whether through AI-assisted on-ramps or greater digital literacy in seeking and finding help online.

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Appeals court to rehear No Surprises case in bright spot for providers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The 5th Circuit could potentially cancel out a rare win it handed the federal government late last year in litigation over the No Surprises Act.

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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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MAHA Report reaction: Health effects on children

Medical Economics

A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

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MAHA Report reaction: What evidence is there?

Medical Economics

A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

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Essential Finance Formulas Every Business Administrative Assistant Should Know

Northwest Career College

Business administrative assistants play an essential role in daily operations, requiring basic math knowledge to support office-based activities related to budgeting, scheduling, and organizing. You don’t have to be that whiz in mathematics staff, but having some basic and essential formulas will help you become efficient and confident in performing your tasks.

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Strategies to Improve Patient Experience Amid Uncertainty

Relias

In todays healthcare landscape, few things are certain especially when it comes to the future of Medicare and Medicaid. Ongoing policy debates, reimbursement shifts, and regulatory changes have created a climate of financial unpredictability for providers across the continuum of care. In the face of this uncertainty, one thing remains constant: patient experience directly impacts an organizations reputation, revenue, and long-term viability.

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If Jesus were a physician

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, talks about the lessons physicians should take from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

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MAHA Report reaction: Startling honesty about America’s food

Medical Economics

A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

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7 tech lifelines for overworked practice administrators

Physicians Practice

Discover how tech solutions can alleviate staffing challenges in medical practices, enhancing efficiency and reducing burnout for administrators.

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Firefly Health is the first national primary care group to earn NCQA Virtual Care Accreditation

Medical Economics

The designation marks a new benchmark in virtual care quality standards.

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Waste, Fraud and Abuse – Oh, My!

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD So the House has passed their big, beautiful bill, by the narrowest of margins. Crucial to the bill are large savings from Medicaid, which in past years Republicans would have taken some glee from but now they are careful to explain away as just cutting waste, fraud and abuse, having finally realized that many MAGA voters depend on Medicaid.

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MAHA Report reaction: Health effects of ingredients generally recognized as safe

Medical Economics

A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

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How Income Can Affect Your Health And Population Health

Forbes Healthcare

Income and health are inextricably related, and so much work needs to be done in America to address health inequities caused by income inequality.

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How to enhance engagement, improve monetization and maximize ad revenue: The health care publishing playbook

Medical Economics

Precise targeting to highly relevant audiences is crucial.

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How A Rare Mutation Exposed Weaknesses In Sperm Donation Oversight

Forbes Healthcare

A sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare, cancer-causing genetic mutation fathered at least 67 children across eight countries.

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We must do better: Supporting the mental health of young physicians

Medical Economics

It is time we raise awareness of provider mental health as an individual problem and start recognizing it as a systemic one.

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This Fortnight in Medicine

Sensible Medicine

We are beginning a new series today. John and Adam will discuss a couple of articles we found interesting. Please let us know your thoughts.

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AI can aid diagnoses, but human touch still matters

Medical Economics

A new study finds artificial intelligence can match doctors on facts, but struggles with empathy, nuance and consistency.

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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Open a Nail Salon

Trafft

Picture this: Americans spend billions each year on manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gels and nail art. Its a blooming industry! With so many salons thriving, opening your own could be a smart move, especially if youre a nail technician aiming for financial independence. Nail salons have relatively simple business models, making them one of the most accessible paths to entrepreneurship.

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The loss of independent physicians in rural America

Medical Economics

A new report finds steep declines in rural physician numbers and small practice closures raising alarm about access, consolidation and the corporatization of care.

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HHS staffers sue over ‘hopelessly error-ridden’ layoffs

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Most of the 10,000 HHS employees let go this spring could qualify for the class, according to lawyers. It’s the latest in a string of litigation against the Trump administration for drastically downsizing the federal workforce.

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MAHA report reaction: First impressions from a cardiologist-chef-professor who has studied ultraprocessed foods

Medical Economics

A new analysis of the health of American children may have lessons for adults.

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InnovationRx: Trump’s Proposed Budget Slashes Biomedical Research

Forbes Healthcare

In this weeks edition of InnovationRx, we look at the impact of Trumps proposed budget cuts on biomedical research and global health, news from the ASCO cancer meeting, Summit Therapeutics Maky Zanganeh and more.

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Spending time in nature may ease chronic pain; $174M Medicare genetic testing fraud; a record high in cannabis use among older adults – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Openwater study shows promise for portable stroke detection tool

Medical Economics

Openwater's portable stroke detection tool enhances EMS capabilities, improving rapid diagnosis and treatment for severe strokes in emergency settings.

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