August, 2024

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Accountability for Documentation

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We are living in interesting times. Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility. for their behavior. The culture has instead become one of blame. Recently, nurse leaders have talked with me about professional nurses who don’t document […] The post Accountability for Documentation appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Vaccine Maker Shares Soar After WHO Declares Health Emergency Over Africa Mpox Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

Danish firm Bavarian Nordic, which manufactures the preferred vaccine for use against mpox, has said it can meet booming demand for its shot after the WHO declared an emergency.

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The truth behind opioid use disorder

KevinMD.com

Anyone reading health care news today must be aware that American medicine – particularly pain medicine – is in crisis. Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout is leading to mental health issues and, Read more… The truth behind opioid use disorder originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Stanford University will host a conference on pandemic planning featuring the usual (COVID-19) suspects

Science Based Medicine

This week, Stanford University announced a conference on pandemic policy that features several of the usual suspects who spread misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truly, Stanford has become the "respectable" academic face of efforts to undermine public health. The post Stanford University will host a conference on pandemic planning featuring the usual (COVID-19) suspects first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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PBM executives threatened with fines and jail time for alleged perjury in House hearing

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Testimony from the heads of Express Scripts, Optum Rx and Caremark in July defending pharmacy benefit managers’ business practices could be coming back to bite them.

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Generative AI in health care: How far do we have to go and what can we do to accelerate progress?

Medical Economics

Generative AI has a large number of health care use cases, but the road to maturity is a long one. Here is an analysis on AI’s near-term potential in chronic condition management, with thoughts on bias and regulation.

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Most Baby Foods Sold In US Don’t Meet International Nutritional Standards And Contain ‘Misleading’ Messaging, Study Suggests

Forbes Healthcare

Although fruit pouches were the fastest-growing products—with sales jumping 900% between 2010 and 2023—the researchers found they were the most unhealthy food items tested.

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Screening for Cancer Costs Billions - I Doubt it is Worth it

Sensible Medicine

I would like to live a long life. Surely you do as well. You can improve your chances by eating well, exercising, avoiding smoking and too much alcohol. There is also the matter of luck. The question today is whether modern medical screening can improve on those basic lifestyle choices. People believe it can, obviously. The screening industry is a money-making machine.

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An Open Letter to the President of Stanford, Jonathan Levin: Don’t Censor Drs. Scott Atlas, John Ioannidis, Sunetra Gupta, Marty Marky, Monica Gandhi, Jay Bhattacharya, and Vinay Prasad. Amplify Their Voices.

Science Based Medicine

I trust you'll have the intellectual integrity to play videos of these speakers. Anything less, would be misinformation and censorship. The post An Open Letter to the President of Stanford, Jonathan Levin: Don’t Censor Drs. Scott Atlas, John Ioannidis, Sunetra Gupta, Marty Marky, Monica Gandhi, Jay Bhattacharya, and Vinay Prasad. Amplify Their Voices. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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More than 700 rural hospitals at risk of closing: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

One challenge hospitals face is reimbursement from private payers, which doesn’t cover the higher costs of care in rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.

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The 2024 Physician Report is live: Exclusive data on physician pay, practice finances, and more

Medical Economics

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free regisration required to view.

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Are rapid weight loss drugs hiding the real obesity problem?

KevinMD.com

According to some academics, in 2019, a ban on junk food advertising across London’s entire public transport network—foods and drinks high in fat and salt and ads for foods–resulted in the prevention of 100,000 obesity cases. Yet the U.S. love affair with the new semaglutide-based weight loss drugs like Ozempic gives junk food advertising and Read more… Are rapid weight loss drugs hiding the real obesity problem?

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Mpox Could Be Declared A Public Health Emergency Today—Here’s What To Know

Forbes Healthcare

A deadlier form of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been spreading across Africa, sparking fears of a more dangerous pandemic than when the virus spread globally in 2022.

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Embrace the New: Practice Outgrows Its EHR and Searches for Something Better

Valant

When southwest Pennsylvania counseling and consulting practice Favored Wellness outgrew its practice management software, they had to take action, or risk limiting their growth. Favored Wellness was founded in 2020 on owner Danielle Vogan’s vision of expanding access to trauma-informed, holistic care in the region. The practice started with just two clinicians and eventually grew to more than 30 providers serving 1,000+ clients across two locations.

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More on Long COVID

Science Based Medicine

It’s interesting to follow the scientific exploration of a new clinical entity in real time. It reveals a lot about how medical science works, and how scientists nibble away at complex problems. This is partly why I have been closely following the story of long COVID as it has unfolded over the last few years. I also see patients with long COVID […] The post More on Long COVID first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The documents, released Tuesday, say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, as well as state investigations for failing to safeguard patients’ personal data before a ransomware attack last year.

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Addressing the rise in chronic illnesses with connected medical devices

Medical Economics

Connected medical devices will be essential to help monitor and manage chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and respiratory diseases, as well as other conditions like sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.

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Clinicians should not overlook the benefits of botanicals and dietary supplements

KevinMD.com

A patient recently came to my office seeking antibiotics for her viral URI symptoms. After a shared decision-making discussion on using Echinacea (an immunostimulant with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects) instead, we were able to forgo the unnecessary antibiotic. Approximately 25 percent of U.S. adults report concurrently taking a dietary supplement with a prescription medicine.

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Is A Covid-19 Outbreak Happening At The Paris Olympics?

Forbes Healthcare

So far, at least 40 Olympic athletes have tested positive for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). But is it the tip of the Covid-19 iceberg?

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Feature Highlight: Code Groups

Open Dental

Frequency Limitations have been overhauled in Version 23.2 to allow for more flexibility and customization. We’ll review the new setup process to help you make the most of the new options. The post Feature Highlight: Code Groups appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Dr. Vinay Prasad Opposed The Pediatric COVID Vaccine Before There Was A Pediatric COVID Vaccine

Science Based Medicine

Dr. Vinay Prasad started treating vaccine side effects as a fate worse than death in February 2021, before these was a COVID vaccine for children. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad Opposed The Pediatric COVID Vaccine Before There Was A Pediatric COVID Vaccine first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Employer healthcare costs projected to rise 9% in 2025: Aon

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Inflation, expensive specialty drugs and demand for pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 medications, or GLP-1s, are pushing costs higher, according to the professional services company.

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It's time to share drug savings with Medicare patients

Medical Economics

In theory, patients should benefit from drug price discounts negotiated between drug companies and insurers. In reality, they don’t, and a potential solution is stalled in Congress.

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Tiny Is Mighty

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD I am a fanboy for AI; I don’t really understand the technical aspects, but I sure am excited about its potential. I’m also a sucker for a catchy phrase. So when I (belatedly) learned about TinyAI, I was hooked. Now, as it turns out, TinyAI (also know as Tiny AI) has been around for a few years, but with the general surge of interest in AI it is now getting more attention.

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Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024

Forbes Healthcare

This Forbes list highlights 25 venture-backed companies likely to become unicorns. Learn more about the founders and investors behind these fast-growing tech startups.

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I didn’t open a single email! – By Lady Kent

Practice Index

I think congratulations are in order. I congratulate me! There you go, I did it! What is this fantastic achievement, you may well ask? Well, it’s very simple; I’ve just had two weeks’ annual leave and I didn’t open a single email ! I know it’s not much, but for me, with the current workload, staff issues and cash-flow problems, it was a real feat, and yes, I’m going to celebrate it!

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Great Barrington Declaration Author Joins COVID-19 Lab Leak-Pushing Group

Science Based Medicine

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and the merging of political pandemic narratives The post Great Barrington Declaration Author Joins COVID-19 Lab Leak-Pushing Group first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Cigna CEO promises ‘aggressive’ defense of pharmacy benefit managers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.

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When suicidal ideation and accountability for care collide

Medical Economics

Whole-person health underscores the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and behavioral health professionals, and answers who is accountable when patients express suicidal ideation.

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Hustling at Work: What's the difference between a TechBro and a Junior Faculty Member in Medicine

Sensible Medicine

A few years ago, a colleague of mine was applying for, and eventually received, a grant to study lung cancer screening in a vulnerable population. One day, we were having coffee, and she mused. “Look at these 20 year old tech start up people. 8 of them living in a house. Spending day and night coding. All dreaming that they will make it big. It’s sad to watch, knowing how few will succeed.

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Carl June: 2024 Will Be Seen As A Breakthrough Year For Brain Cancer

Forbes Healthcare

CAR T cell therapy is showing promise in treating glioblastomas and autoimmune diseases. New tools like base editing may help T cell therapy address solid cancer tumors.

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