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InnovationRx: Eli Lilly Has Stockpiled Nearly $550 Million Of Its Next Obesity Drug

Forbes Healthcare

In this weeks edition of InnovationRx, we look at Eli Lillys weight-loss pill stockpiling, scaling stem cell manufacturing, the growing measles outbreak in Texas, an.

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What Is the Easiest Healthcare Certification to Get Online?

We Care Online

Online certifications are an excellentway to get started if youre interested in a career within healthcare. They are flexible, inexpensive and can give rise to well-paying jobsrelatively quickly. Below are five popular paths, along with their average salaries, their job outlooks, and links touseful resources. CertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA) Pay: The average CNA makes $30,000$36,000 peryear, depending on where they live and what they have experience doing ( BLS. gov ).

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How hard is it to prove you have coverage?

The Healthcare Blog

A friend of mine who wants to stay anonymous (for now at any rate) had a crazy waste of time proving that he was eligibile for a medication on his plan. I thought his story might trigger a few of you! And yes Optum is of course part of United HealthGroup– Matthew Holt Here is the ridiculous situation I had with filling a prescription through COBRA a few weeks back.

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Being a Hopeful Nurse Leader

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every year, Gallup polls the qualities the workforce globally looks for in leaders. The data is in for 2025, and the answer is that staff want to work for hopeful leaders. Four attributeshope, trust, stability, and compassionalways track in the top four, but this year, the need […] The post Being a Hopeful Nurse Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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What Is HKU5-CoV-2? Scientists Find Bat Virus Similar To COVID-19

Forbes Healthcare

Researchers have discovered a virus that could enter human cells in a similar way to COVID-19. But they caution it's much more poorly adapted to humans.

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Black History Month Physician Spotlight: Victor Ekuta, MD

Doximity

During Black History Month, we reflect on the contributions of Black physicians and healthcare professionals, both past and present, to the field of medicine. Each week, we highlight distinguished members of the Doximity network. These interviews provide insight into the unique experiences these physicians encounter in today's medical field, as well as the paths they are pioneering.

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Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care

KevinMD.com

No one knows for sure what’s coming in health care in the months ahead, but one thing is clear: The landscape in 2025 will undoubtedly be changingand challenging. For physicians and others working in such fields, this is not new but an acceleration of recent trends. External factors, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and internal, more Read more Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression

Forbes Healthcare

Millions of older adults in the United States are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Robotic pets offer a high-tech, low-cost solution.

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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

There are a multitude of opportunities for nurses wanting to pursue an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Each program has different requirements, so researching which path is best for you is crucial. Besides deciding on the degree, you must also decide on the specialty, which, for advanced degrees in nursing, there are many.

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House Republicans pass budget blueprint that could spell Medicaid cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Although the budget resolution does not mention Medicaid specifically, lawmakers would be hard pressed to find enough cuts to meet an $880 billion target without touching federal healthcare programs.

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10 Experts On The Right Steps To Product Iteration

Arkenea

You’ve got your product out in the market. Now’s the time to iterate. But, it’s usually challenging to assess what’s the right way to go about it – how much of iteration should be that from user feedback versus founder’s vision for the product? And, how do you also tell the difference between what feedback to incorporate?

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Men Are Getting Filler Injected Into Their Genitals To Get Larger

Forbes Healthcare

Thursday nights Meanwhile segment of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert mentioned a trend among finance bros to get penis filler and scrotum filler injections.

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Bias Capital Withdraws $25 Million Investment from Parker Health Amid Fraud Concerns

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Venture capital firm Bias Capital has announced the cancellation of its $25 million Series A investment in Parker Health, citing serious concerns uncovered during its due diligence process. The firm stated that its investigation identified […] The article Bias Capital Withdraws $25 Million Investment from Parker Health Amid Fraud Concerns appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Federal Medicaid cuts could shift $44.3B in costs to expansion states

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The 41 states that expanded Medicaid could be asked to spend 25% more to cover care costs if planned cuts are approved by Congress. Some states may cut the expansion program instead.

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Lynda Brown-Ganzert, RxPx

The Healthcare Blog

Lynda Brown-Ganzert is CEO of RxPx. The company is the 2022 merger of the company she founded, Curatio, which was a support system for rare disease patients, with RxMx, a complementary service that helped clinicians manage patients on treatment or clinical trials. Lynda says that somehow I inspired the merger! (Although I don’t remember it, nor did she send me my 10%!).

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mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise In Pancreatic Cancer Trial

Forbes Healthcare

Results from a trial of an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer have shown that the vaccine reduces the chance of the cancer recurring in patients who initially respond.

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Empowering our children with financial literacy: Raising bold thought leaders and compassionate changemakers

KevinMD.com

We, as physicians, dedicate years to rigorous education and training to excel in our chosen specialties. We endure periods of sleepless nights, poor nutrition, personal sacrifices, time constraints, and modest pay. For many, this journey is further compounded by the significant burden of student loan debt. We do this with the expectation that we will Read more Empowering our children with financial literacy: Raising bold thought leaders and compassionate changemakers originally appeared in Kevin

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Why Offering Pharmacy Technician Training And Certification Is Crucial

CareerStep

The healthcare field has faced many challenges over the last five years, making the need for qualified healthcare professionals more dire. While things may have calmed down some since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, roles like pharmacy technicians are still as important as ever. In fact, there are about 47,000 job openings on average each year.

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Physicians say prior authorization stands in the way of medically necessary care

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association say prior authorization can cause care delays or force patients to abandon treatment. Denials could also increase as insurers adopt AI to review claims.

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Nvidia Invests Further Into Healthcare & Releases The Largest Biology Foundation Model With The Arc Institute

Forbes Healthcare

The intersection of AI and biology has incredible promise.

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When Nurses Have Something to Say

Minority Nurse

Nurses are highly trusted by the public and are viewed as honest, intelligent, caring, and reliable professionals. Given this high esteem, how valuable are nurses’ opinions, thoughts, and feelings? Furthermore, where can nurses express these insights and share what they have to say? Many Messages, Many Media In the 21st century, our ability to share opinions has undergone a significant transformation.

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Surging Audit and Denial Rates Signal Need to Prioritize Continuous Financial Risk Monitoring in 2025

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ritesh Ramesh, CEO, MDaudit. Amid a 125% rise in coding-related denials and a 140% increase in inpatient medical necessity denials, 2025 will see healthcare providers deploying real-time financial risk monitoring as a cornerstone of […] The article Surging Audit and Denial Rates Signal Need to Prioritize Continuous Financial Risk Monitoring in 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreport

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Medicare Advantage growth slows as UnitedHealthcare nabs members, Humana sheds lives

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The CMS released highly anticipated MA enrollment data on Tuesday that showed UnitedHealth further tightening its grip on the privatized Medicare market.

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A Kenyan Health Worker Explains The Toll Of Slashed US Funds To Fight HIV

Forbes Healthcare

This week, the U.S. government took another extraordinary decision: ending 92% of all USAID grants, including for HIV/AIDS.

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Responding to the Rise of Individualism

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Individualism and individual rights have become defining features of life in the United States. Focusing on one’s needs versus the group’s needs began with the Baby Boomer generation, and research indicates that it has steadily increased with each subsequent generation. I was struck by an op-ed piece […] The post Responding to the Rise of Individualism appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Successfully implementing AI into your practice: A strategic and tactical approach

Physicians Practice

How can organizations bridge the gap between AIs potential and its acceptance among providers and staff?

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Demystifying AI in healthcare: From innovation to implementation

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Smart healthcare is here: See how AI is reshaping patient care and clinical workflows.

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Apple Announces $500 Billion Investment; Its Healthcare AI Ecosystem Will Surely Benefit

Forbes Healthcare

Apple has increased its focus on healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

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Incident Manager Software: A Guide to Selecting the Right System

Performance Health

Effective management of incidents, near misses, and other safety events is crucial for maintaining the integrity of patient safety. Incident manager software is an essential tool in this regard, offering a structured way to gather, manage, and analyze data around safety events. But not all software is created equal.

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Career Growth Opportunities in Medical Administrative Assistance

Northwest Career College

Medical Administrative Assistant is one of the many stable career opportunities in healthcare that dont require studying for many years. If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant Medical administrative assistants handle some of the most vital duties that keep health facilities running smoothly.