Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nearly a thousand news outlets covered the recent publication of the positive results of the STEP-9 trial of semaglutide vs placebo for the treatment of knee pain due to osteoarthritis in patients with obesity. Twitter overflowed with positive messages after the New England Journal of Medicine publication. I am not sold on the trial. STEP-9 had many flaws but one fatal flaw.
Scrubs
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In an unprecedented step toward financial relief and health equity, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills.
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Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
American women are deprioritizing their healthcare needs. To help women reprioritize their healthcare needs, consider Don’t Wait Days or scripts to help support women.
EvidenceCare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast. The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr.
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
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
I recently received the following question from an Indiana medical assistant: I am looking into getting my surgical technologist degree, but I am wondering if I can use my medical assisting degree in the [operating room]. I have read some articles, but I am not seeing where it states yes or no.
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Valant
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients’ emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue , and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with life’s demands is a common struggle. Therapists need outlets, too.
Scrubs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
On November 1, 2024, federal authorities charged 38-year-old Rebecca Fadanelli, owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa in Randolph and South Easton, Massachusetts, with illegally importing counterfeit cosmetic products and administering them without proper medical credentials. The charges include one count each of illegally importing merchandise contrary to law, selling or dispensing a counterfeit drug, and selling or dispensing a counterfeit device.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
After activist investor Quentin Koffey’s Politan Capital Management won a proxy battle at med tech company Masimo, the company’s new leadership is suing founder and ex-CEO Joe Kiani as well as shareholder RTW investments.
EvidenceCare
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In an era where healthcare leaders must balance financial sustainability with care quality, scale with personalization, and innovation with operational stability, finding the right path forward can be challenging. At the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference , healthcare executives at the forefront of addressing these challenges shared their real-world strategies and insights.
Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
I am huge of fan of the The Skeptical Cardiologist, who I will refer to as TSC. His opinions are often ones I hope I would have come to if I was thinking about the same topic. His substack and twitter feed are totally worth following. I read his post last week on Sensible Medicine and agreed with pretty much everything he said. I also was left with a different conclusion.
Practice Index
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has existed since 2019 but has recently hit the headlines again when a long campaign to extend the funding to include paying for GP roles was partly ceded by NHS England at the end of September. From 1 st October, the ARRS now has a ringfenced ‘GP Sum’, worth £82m nationally for practices signed up to the Network Contract DES.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands of patient care, the emotional weight of your responsibilities, and the added pressures of the holidays can leave even the most resilient among us feeling a bit stressed.
MedVA
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
HENDERSON, NV – November 2024 – MEDVA, a pioneering leader in healthcare virtual staffing solutions, has been awarded Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of the Year 2024 by Healthcare Business Review (HBR). This recognition underscores MEDVA’s transformative impact on healthcare efficiency, affordability, and quality of care, as it empowers medical practices across the United States to address staffing challenges with virtual assistants (VAs) who deliver essential support for operational ta
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Here are my best survival tips for a hospitalization, based on my years of experience as a physician, patient advocate, and caregiver.
Unitek College
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Exploring Diverse Opportunities in the Field. Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They act as the backbone of medical practices and ensure that both clinical and administrative tasks are executed seamlessly. These professionals are versatile and indispensable, bridging the gap between healthcare providers, patients, and the healthcare system itself.
Valant
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
(Updated 11/6/2024) In March of 2022, the American Psychological Association (APA) released changes to its diagnostic manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. These text revisions updated the DSM-5 to include new diagnoses, clarifying language for diagnostic criteria, better guidance on coding, and more. Psychiatry Online stated , “With contributions from more than 200 subject matter experts, the updated volume boasts the most current text updates based o
Practice Index
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
You’ll have seen in the press lately a lot of attention being paid to the National Insurance and National Living Wage increases being introduced from April 2025. GP surgeries are particularly concerned about this as there has been no confirmation of increases to our funding to support these rising costs. The Government and Treasury have confirmed we are not “NHS bodies”; we are private companies.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. While these changes enhance the role of NPs and allow them to practice to the full extent of their training, they also introduce legal and ethical challenges that NPs must navigate to mitigate liability risks.
Health Prime
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The patient’s first point of contact with your practice is in the check-in process. This first encounter sets the tone for their entire health experience. Sometimes, this process does not go as smoothly as planned. If it happens, errors or inefficiencies can lead to multiple problems, affecting patient satisfaction and your practice’s overall efficiency and financial health.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The CDC's HICPAC advisory committee seems intent on rolling back infection control precautions in healthcare settings, despite evidence that what they propose is wrong.
Performance Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Despite considerable advances in patient safety , healthcare systems still face significant challenges in achieving “ zero harm ”—a commitment to eradicate preventable harm that affects approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients every year. Achieving zero harm , however, requires more than just following existing protocols. It calls for a transformation in culture, leadership, and innovation.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. External audit volume more than doubled in 2024 over 2023-including higher rates of pre-payment audits-and total at-risk dollars increased fivefold to $11.2 million per MDaudit customer, impacting healthcare provider organizations’ cash flow and exposing them […] The article MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Re
Practice Index
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Have you ever been asked the question, “How are you?” and instantly the words, “I’m fine” have come out of your mouth – even before you’ve registered that someone has asked you the question?! I have! It seems almost inbuilt to the male psyche that no matter what life throws at us, we deal with every situation in the same way: tough exterior, stoic. Heaven forbid that a tear should come anywhere near our eyes!
Medbridge
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Digital healthcare use is on the rise, and patient preferences for digital care are also growing. For example, 80 percent of patients say that they want to interact with their healthcare providers using a smartphone. It’s not that patients no longer value in-person care; on the contrary—they simply want the fast connection and engagement that […] The post What Do Patients Want from Digital Care?
Health Prime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Diabetes is a chronic disease classified as a health epidemic globally. According to the International Diabetes Federation , diabetes affects 1 in 10 adults worldwide. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that 37.3 million Americans have diabetes (11.3% of the US population). Providers can use World Diabetes Day (November 14 th ) to empower patients with diabetes by leveraging a coordinated care approach.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The number of H5N1 bird flu cases in dairy cattle workers in the U.S. may be much higher than reported, indicates a new CDC study.
Performance Health
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This case study showcases how West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital revolutionized its clinical peer review and incident reporting processes by implementing Performance Health Partners’ software, leading to dramatic improvements in efficiency, patient safety, and administrative agility. The collaboration not only streamlined operations but also significantly enhanced data-driven decision-making and transparency across the hospital.
Unitek College
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Exploring the Diverse Opportunities in the Field Medical Assistants (MAs) play a crucial role in healthcare, acting as the backbone of medical practices and ensuring that clinical and administrative tasks are executed seamlessly. These professionals are versatile and indispensable, bridging the gap between healthcare providers, patients, and the healthcare system itself.
MedQuest College
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Embarking on a career in medical assisting is a fantastic choice for those looking to make a positive impact in the healthcare field. Medical assistants play essential roles in both clinical and administrative settings, providing valuable support to doctors and caring for patients. We’ll walk you through the steps needed to get started, from education and certification to landing your first job.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Caroline Hodge, CEO and co-founder, Dimer Health. The healthcare industry is at a pivotal juncture, with $320 million in Medicare readmission penalties impacting 2,273 hospitals this year alone. These penalties go beyond financial strain, […] The article How AI-Driven Care is Bridging the Gaps in Post-Discharge Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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