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Machine Learning Meets Motherhood: This Entrepreneur Is Changing The Future Of Fertility

Forbes Healthcare

Mixing machine learning with fertility technology could be a science fiction plot. It can also be a company. Felicia von Reden started Ovom Care in 2023 to build software to make the often strenuous IVF process more efficient and more affordable. Ovom uses artificial intelligence to help doctors determine the right medication and dosage for each patient, and even identify the most viable eggs and sperm in a patient's body.

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Credentials for Medical Assistants in New Jersey

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: I am reaching out to seek your expertise and clarification regarding the scope of practice for Registered Medical Assistants (RMAs) who are certified through agencies such as American Allied Health, MedCA, American Registry of Medical Assistants, and NPCE.

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Cybersecurity Firm CEO Charged with Installing Malware on a Hospital Computer

The HIPAA Journal

The CEO of an Edmond, OK-based cybersecurity firm has been accused of intentionally installing malware at an Oklahoma City hospital. On August 6, 2024, a member of staff at SSM Healths St. Anthony Hospital observed a man using a hospital computer that had been designated for employee use only. The man was apprehended by staff and questioned, and explained that a family member was undergoing surgery at the hospital and he needed to use the computer, according to KOKO News 5.

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“Health Care” vs. “Healthcare” Signals Change Greater Than Grammar

The Healthcare Blog

By MICHAEL MILLENSON The New Yorker House Style Joins The Internet Age announced the magazines daily newsletter under the byline of Andrew Boynton, whose appropriately old-fashioned title was Head of Copy. Among the alterations Boynton acknowledged readers might feel long overdue, were Internet becoming internet, Web site consolidating to website and cell phone becoming cellphone.

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This Pharma Company Is Betting Big On A Chinese Ozempic Rival

Forbes Healthcare

Kailera jumped the weight loss miracle-drug line by licensing four clinical-stage obesity therapies from China, which is quickly emerging as a powerhouse pharmaceutical R&D center.

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U.S. Health Care in 2025 Requires Scenario Planning: The Uncertainties That Inspire DIY Healthcare

Health Populi

As Weight Watchers prepares to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, I file the news event under “thinking the unthinkable.” “Thinking about the unthinkable” is what Herman Kahn, a father of scenario planning, asked us to do when he pioneered the process. In this book, for Kahn, “the unthinkable” was thermonuclear war, and the year was 1962.

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Why long-acting injectables are transforming schizophrenia care

KevinMD.com

In recent years, psychiatric care has undergone a shift in the clinical mindset toward medication management for people living with schizophrenia and other chronic mental health conditions. As recognition grows for the breadth and depth of the clinical complexities and psychosocial challenges that patients may face along their diagnostic and treatment journey, there is movement Read more Why long-acting injectables are transforming schizophrenia care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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HHS And CDC To Examine Role Of Fluoride In Public Water

Forbes Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC could soon make new recommendations for fluoride and its role in public drinking water.

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Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Clinical Trials: A Global Responsibility

We Care Online

How does effective data management impact trial outcomes? Clinical trials are the cornerstone of modern medicine, allowing us to evaluate new treatments, ensure patient safety, and gain regulatory approval for therapies that can change lives. Behind the scenes, one element often makes or breaks a study: clinical trial data management. Without accurate, timely, and secure data collection and analysis, even the most promising intervention may fail to demonstrate its true value.

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Retina Group of Washington Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit against Retina Group of Washington over a March 2023 data breach that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of 455,935 individuals. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.6 million fund will be created to cover claims, attorneys fees, and legal costs and expenses.

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HHS layoffs may be illegal, legal experts say

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The federal health department sidestepped normal procedures as it laid off 10,000 employees, according to sources. One union has already filed an internal complaint, while at least two law firms are exploring suits.

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Are CTs Really A Leading Cause Of Cancer? A Doctor Explains

Forbes Healthcare

CT scans are vital for diagnosis, but research suggests they may cause 5% of cancers. Yet, many doctors are skeptical of this conclusion. Here's how to address the issue.

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Hydration Hacks for Nurses: How to Stay Energized Through Your Shift

Minority Nurse

If you haven’t drank water today, this is your reminder. Water is the body’s vital resource, keeping our organs healthy and functioning. However, it can be hard to take a sip when nurses’ schedules keep them busy. Nurses stay active and moving, so drinking water to hydrate is important to avoid dehydration. Even mild dehydration can hurt nurses’ work performance by reducing their cognitive function and concentration.

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Survey Raises Concerns About CPG Awareness

The HIPAA Journal

One of the objectives of the HIPAA Journal 2024/25 Annual Survey was to obtain insights into HIPAA compliance best practices. This was so that organizations experiencing compliance challenges could use the information to resolve the challenges and better support compliance activities. However, the responses to one particular question demonstrate a lack of awareness about HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs).

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How Real-Time Data Analytics is Revolutionizing Patient Care 

CollaborateMD

Patient care remains the top priority for healthcare providers. But in a swiftly evolving technological world, conventional methods for managing and enhancing care might fall short. This is where real-time data analytics can make all the difference. Real-time data analytics is an innovative tool revolutionizing healthcare operations and reshaping perspectives on patient outcomes.

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Is Whole Body MRI Worth It? Here’s What The Research Says

Forbes Healthcare

Curious about whole-body MRI scans? Learn what the latest research says about the benefits, risks, and whether theyre worth the $2,500 price tag.

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Medical Assistant Career Advancement: What Comes Next?

ACI Medical & Dental School

If you are interested in a career in healthcare, becoming a certified Medical Assistant is a great first step. Medical Assistants work closely with physicians, gaining hands-on experience with patients while also learning many different aspects of working in the medical field. In addition to being a great entry-level medical career with high demand and a strong outlook, the Medical Assistant position is also a strong starting point for career advancement.

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Vitruvian Health & Erlanger Health Affected by Nationwide Recovery Service Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

More healthcare providers have confirmed they were affected by the data breach at the debt collection agency Nationwide Recovery Service, including Vitruvian Health & Erlanger Health. Cyberattacks have also been reported by Howard Memorial Hospital and Boudreauxs Specialty Compounding Pharmacy. Vitruvian Health & Erlanger Health Affected by Nationwide Recovery Service Breach Hamilton Health Care System, Inc., doing business as Vitruvian Health in Georgia and Tennessee, and Erlanger Healt

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How To Find A Doctor Shadowing Experience

Usherk Khan

If you are applying to medical school or thinking about a career in medicine, then getting a doctor shadowing experience under your belt is a great way to see what the job will be like. It also looks really good on your medical school application. How do you actually find a doctor to shadow?

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Private Investing In Healthcare Is Good Medicine

Forbes Healthcare

Capital investing in the healthcare sector is coming under unfair attack.

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CMS to end some federal Medicaid spending for state health programs

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The decision represents “the end of an era of being open to a broader conception of health within the Medicaid program,” one expert said.

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Healthcare Orgs Targeted with Malware Campaign Distributing Stealthy New RAT

The HIPAA Journal

Healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies are being targeted in a malware campaign involving ResolverRAT, a recently discovered stealthy remote access trojan. The malware is being delivered via phishing emails purporting to be notices about copyright violations and other legal issues that create a false sense of urgency. The phishing emails include a hyperlink that directs the user to a legitimate signed executable hpreader.exe with the malware delivered through DLL side-loading, i

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Nearly 1 in 5 Medicaid enrollees depend on telehealth to access care

Medical Economics

Nearly two-thirds of users said they received care they couldnt have gotten otherwise, highlighting the stakes as a Congress considers whether to extend virtual care coverage.

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Sandwich Generation Burnout Is A Serious Threat. Here’s How To Prevent It

Forbes Healthcare

Roughly 23% of U.S. adults are part of the sandwich generation, supporting an aging parent while also raising a child.

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UnitedHealth posts ‘unacceptable’ first quarter, slashes 2025 guidance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The healthcare juggernaut’s results came in unusually below Wall Street’s expectations and caused its stock to plummet Thursday. The development bodes ill for the rest of the managed care sector, analysts said.

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KU Health Facing Lawsuit Over Worker’s Unlawful Accessing of Nude Patient Photos

The HIPAA Journal

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kansas, against the University of Kansas Hospital Authority and Health System (KU Health), Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and Epic Systems Corp. over the unlawful accessing of nude patient photographs by a physical therapist.According to the lawsuit, the unnamed physical therapist accessed the files of at least 425 female patients who had breast augmentation and/or other plastic surgery procedures at Plastic Surgery Sp

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Advancing health equity: A conversation with Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP

Medical Economics

Earl Stewart Jr., MD, FACP, an internal medicine physician and medical director of health equity at Wellstar Health System, talks about advancing health equity at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

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Shared Governance Is Transforming Nursing Leadership

Forbes Healthcare

Shared governance is about leadership from the bottom up. It brings nurses, those closest to patient care, into the fold of decision-making and elevates their influence.

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DaVita hit by ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The kidney dialysis firm doesn’t have an estimate for how long disruption from the attack will last, though DaVita stressed it’s continuing to provide patient care.

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How a Booming Population in Las Vegas Creates New Opportunities for Criminal Justice Careers

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. More and more individuals are moving to this city every year, creating a practical need to keep this community safe. That is why criminal justice opportunities are in place for those interested in pursuing this career: from law enforcement to the court system , there are many ways to commit to protecting and serving Las Vegas.

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Medical education and the physician shortage in the United States

Medical Economics

Perspectives from a medical school dean about an alternative path for budding physicians.