Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Last week the FDA approved a novel non-opioid pain medication. The drug is called suzetrigine (Journavx). A Google search brings up news releases from Vertex , and news coverage—which are essentially the same and lacking links to the evidence. I aimed to provide readers the evidence for this new drug. This was much more difficult to find. Some things to set out first: I am not a pain specialist; my analysis is one of a Neutral Martian.

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a time to reflect on the global burden of cancer, as well as to celebrate advancements in screening and life-saving treatments.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Communication 145

We Care Online

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Want to kickstart or advance your career in healthcare? Online certifications are a great way to get new skills in place, fulfill state requirements,and achieve professional goals all from home. Online learning provides some amazing opportunities to help you enter or further develop your career with the healthcare field in 2025with the convenience and flexibility to be able to pursue your ambitions.

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UVM Larner College of Medicine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Jennifer Chen is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine. In the following blog post, she reflects on the impact of observing her fathers medical journey, a clinical rotation intransplant surgery, and her hopes for residency.

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Medication 90

Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FDA have warned that healthcare hackers pose a risk to patient safety as patient monitor backdoor confirmed.

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MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation. Establishing a connection with patients through trust and empathy enhances the overall experience and contributes to better outcomes.

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KevinMD.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, many have expressed vitriol towards the insurance industry. Having worked in non-profit health care all my life, I decided in 2018 to switch to the “dark side,” or the insurance industry, out of curiosity. What is it that they do, and how are they doing it? I thought Read more Murder, vitriol, and hidden costs: inside the health insurance industry’s biggest battles originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

U.S. healthcare provider Community Health Center has confirmed the breach of 1 million patient records. Heres what you need to know.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shaji Nair, CEO, Friska.AI. When it comes to providing comprehensive preventive care, more than annual checkups are required. A patient-facing approach is needed to support the establishment of a health-forward routine comprised of proper […] The article A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark. While the document sets out a vision for integrated, community-focused care, it provides little in the way of clear guidance for GP practices, leaving them uncertain about how they fit into the evolving system. It is shocking that, once again, general practice appears to be an afterthought, said one Practice Manager.

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The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It’s always fun to chat with Jonathan Bush. You kids today may not remember that he was the first CEO to take a cloud-based (Health 2.0!) company public back in 2007! Athenahealth didn’t end up challenging Epic because a cosmically evil hedge fund took it (and him) down as it was on its way to try to do that, but Jonathan has moved on and is now building a clinical data integration company called Zus Health.

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A variant of the H5N1 bird flu has now infected dairy cattle in Nevada, according to reports from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

How do you keep up with changes in healthcare as a busy clinician? These three email newsletters for primary care physicians will help you stay current with the latest news, research, and medical best practices. The first newsletter is a daily email, the second is weekly, and the third is monthly. All three e-newsletters are published by reputable organizations you know and trust. 1.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Most Practice Managers are easily frustrated by the roller-coaster that recruitment can be. One day youre posting an advert for what you think is a really interesting role, to receive no applications, and the next youre putting an advert out for another role and find you get hundreds. And very few of them are good quality. It can be really demotivating, especially when we all know that staff are our biggest asset, and to be running with a vacancy can cause extra workload and stress for those hol

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A urine stick test isnt the best way to determine a womans menopausal status.

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Doximity

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Doximity Dialer has revolutionized how clinicians connect with patients, offering tools that blend privacy, flexibility, and convenience. Were spotlighting five clinicians who have made Doximity Dialer an essential part of their practice. From saving time on administrative tasks to reducing no-shows, these stories highlight how the Dialers voice, video, and text features are making a difference for both clinicians and their patients. 1.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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19 Labs

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

19Labs, with backing from IDB Lab, has unveiled GALE | Force, a two-way, long-range drone system designed to bring critical medical supplies to underserved areas. This system will create a robust and enduring solution for rural healthcare logistics. Redwood City, CA February 6, 2024 19Labs, a leader in rural healthcare innovation, has partnered with IDB Lab , the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) , to introduce GALE | Force, a long-range, cost-effective, t

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's MMWR was halted for two week. On February 6, there were two new MMWR studies but nothing on the H5N1 bird flu.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From a cancer patient: I had to change insurance in the middle of my eight-month treatment plan. Now Im waiting to see if my oncologist and current chemotherapy drugs are covered. If they arent, I dont know what Im going to do. The approval and appeal process are overwhelming. From an OB-GYN: I had a first-time mom due on January 3. She begged me to induce before the end of the year because shed already hit her insurance deductible.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Cigna is one of a handful of national insurers that pledged to ameliorate customer pain points with healthcare, but the first to release a specific plan.

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Insurance 125

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated everywhere, but not everyone wants to go on a date with themselves or buy into the heart-shaped cards. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in. Galentine’s Day is always on February 13 , the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s a way to escape the romance and acknowledge the friends in your life, even if you have (or don’t have) a romantic partner.

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A new vaccine for kidney cancer shows excellent preliminary results. All patients on the trial had no evidence of cancer three years after the pioneering treatment.

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Open Dental

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cybersecurity in dental practices is increasingly important as healthcare organizations report a spike in cyberattacks. A recent survey revealed that 92% of healthcare organizations faced a cyberattack in the past year, highlighting an urgent need for stronger defenses. While healthcare organizations averaged 40 attacks annually, about 69% of these attacks disrupted patient care These alarming statistics underscore that dental practices are also vulnerable, as they store sensitive patient data a

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Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Exploring healthcare career options can be overwhelming, especially when roles like Medication Technicians (Med Techs) and Medication Aides (Med Aides) appear similar. However, understanding their distinct responsibilities and requirements is essential for aligning your career goals. For instance, while both roles involve medication administration, Med Techs typically have more advanced training and can handle additional responsibilities, such as record-keeping and medication management.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. Behind the scenes, medical billing professionals work tirelessly to ensure that healthcare providers receive fair compensation for their services while maintaining the practice’s financial health.

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Forbes Healthcare

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Cigna is implementing governance changes to improve accountability, transparency and customer support amid anger at health insurers after the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting.

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Medical Economics

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Tariffs and price inflation for specialty medications will increase costs, according to research from Vizient.

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Medication 113