Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 27, 2024
With Baby Boomers aging and nursing home care costs climbing, obscure old sleeper laws could come back to haunt the children of seniors who can’t pay for their own care.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 14, 2024
Last week, the US FDA held a meeting to decide if a new surrogate endpoint (Minimal Residual Disease or MRD negativity) could be used to give more & faster drug approvals for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma drugs can cost $600,000 per year of treatment, but if MRD is permitted for drug approval, I suspect we will see a deluge of uncertain drugs added to the roster, and the costs per year per patient will swell to a million dollars or more.
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Athena Career Academy
APRIL 24, 2024
The significance of early childhood development cannot be overstated. It forms the foundation for a child's future learning and success. Behind every successful early childhood education program is a group of dedicated faculty and staff who have undergone thorough training to shape young minds. While the job market for those with undergraduate degrees in early childhood education might seem limited, a closer look reveals many rewarding career opportunities in teaching-related roles.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 8, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison, Executive Committee Chair and Public Policy Leadership Workgroup Vice Chair, EHR Association. In the months that have passed since the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued the […] The article Concerns and Uncertainty In the Wake of Sweeping HTI-1 Rule appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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.
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
APRIL 10, 2024
I received the following question from a CMA (AAMA)® who is also a surgical technologist: I am a CMA (AAMA) and am also certified in surgical technology in the state in which I am currently working. I am planning to move to New Jersey, a state that does not recognize surgical technology in its law.
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Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 27, 2024
Information about the bird flu outbreak is rapidly changing. This post summarizes our current knowledge and gaps.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 1, 2024
First of all, Happy April Fools day. I thought about writing a fake-trial post. But thought the better of it. I normally tell you about a single study on Monday. This week, I want to alert you to the potential bigness of next weekend, when the American College of Cardiology meets in Atlanta. Sunday is an especially important day, as we will hear the results of three clinical trials—each of which could change cardiology in major ways.
Athena Career Academy
APRIL 16, 2024
When deciding on a career, few are more fulfilling than early childhood education. When working with young children, you know you are setting a generation of students up for future success. Preschoolers learn best when actively involved in their learning, making hands-on activities one of the best ways to engage their minds and allow concepts to sink in fully.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 15, 2024
Chronic disinvestment and inadequate training have created a shortage of primary care workers. Leaders at the Milbank Memorial Fund, National Association of Community Health Centers and the American Academy of Family Physicians argue for solutions.
The Healthcare Blog
APRIL 2, 2024
By Jeff Goldsmith Years ago, the largest living thing in the world was thought to be the blue whale. Then someone discovered that the largest living thing in the world was actually the 106 acre, 47 thousand tree Pando aspen grove in central Utah, which genetic testing revealed to be a single organism. With its enormous network of underground roots and symbiotic relationship with a vast ecosystem of fungi, that aspen grove is a great metaphor for UnitedHealth Group.
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 21, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I published the blog below two years ago as we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, many leaders were fascinated with this blog and asked about the CNO’s identity. I promised confidentiality to the CNO at the time. We even changed the identity from male […] The post A CNO Goes Incognito – An Update appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 29, 2024
Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 30, 2024
Gosh was this a great conversation about her recent paper on specification curve analysis of nutritional observational studies. Here is Dr. Zeraatkar’s bio: Dena Zeraatkar, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) at McMaster University. She earned her doctoral degree at McMaster University in the Health Research Methodology graduate program.
Athena Career Academy
APRIL 26, 2024
In Early Childhood Education (ECE), the importance of obtaining a high-quality degree cannot be overstated. A robust ECE degree program not only prepares educators with foundational knowledge and skills but also significantly enhances their ability to positively impact early learners. Critical to the success of these programs is the role of faculty members who are not only knowledgeable but also accessible.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 12, 2024
Rampant consolidation continues to threaten the existence of independent physicians, according to a new report from Avalere and the Physicians Advocacy Institute.
EvidenceCare
APRIL 16, 2024
This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process.
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 10, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This week, I had the honor of presenting the AONL Research Foundation Keynote at the AONL meeting in New Orleans. My topic was the Evolving Role of Nurse Manager in the New World of Work. To prepare for this presentation, we sought input from nurse managers through five […] The post The Impact of Staffing Shortages on the Nurse Manager Role appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
Walmart is closing its doctor-staffed Walmart Health centers and virtual care business, shuttering 51 centers over the next three months.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 22, 2024
I remember when Dr. Gervasio Lamas stunned the world of cardiology when he presented the results of the TACT 1 trial. I chose the verb stun because chelation was way outside the box that contains medical thinking. This was not a drug or a procedure. It is a way to remove heavy metals from the body. And it was practiced not by doctors, but alternative medicine practitioners.
Athena Career Academy
APRIL 11, 2024
If you have decided to begin a medical assistant training program , you have already made a great decision for your future. Working as a medical assistant offers excellent job security, many career opportunities, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of your patients. Once you have decided to begin a training program, the next step is to choose the right program for you.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 17, 2024
Independent practices have clearer financial incentives to lower medical spending than hospitals participating in accountable care organizations, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
The HIPAA Journal
APRIL 23, 2024
March was a particularly bad month for healthcare data breaches with 93 branches of 500 or more records reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a 50% increase from February and a 41% year-over-year increase from March 2023. The last time more than 90 data breaches were reported in a single month was September 2020.
Medical Economics
APRIL 1, 2024
The recent CMS egulations will truly transform the PA process, both by requiring real-time data exchange and transparency in communication of how a decision was made.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 21, 2024
121 cases of Measles have been reported across 18 states in the United States since January 1st of this year, according to the CDC.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 17, 2024
If you can’t believe we are still talking about this, that is sort of the point of the post. Personally, I could not wait to put mask wearing behind me, but I still find the issue of masking in healthcare facilities interesting. I have written my own essays about it on Sensible Medicine on September 28 th , 2022 , and January 11 th , 2024. The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relatio
Athena Career Academy
APRIL 30, 2024
The pathway to a successful career in healthcare often begins with foundational training, such as that provided by Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) programs. Specifically, in-person CMA courses offer immersive, practical experiences crucial for excelling in medical environments. This article highlights how accredited CMA programs can shape your career prospects and why selecting the right training program is essential.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 16, 2024
Steward Health Care’s forbearance period ends in less than 15 days. Analysts say this time, creditors are unlikely to extend the embattled company another lifeline.
The HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
Kaiser Permanente Health Plan Inc. is notifying 13.4 million individuals that some of their personal data has been disclosed to third parties such as Microsoft (Bing), Google, and X (Twitter) via tracking technologies on its websites and apps. This is the largest healthcare data breach to be reported so far in 2024 and the largest confirmed healthcare data breach to date involving website tracking technologies.
Medical Economics
APRIL 9, 2024
While all members of the health care team deserve appreciation and respect, Doctors’ Day was created especially to recognize the work of physicians.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 24, 2024
A study of 340 people with a prior Covid-19 infection reported that some loss of smell persisted in close to one third of the participants with long Covid one year later.
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