Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cases of norovirus infections are surging, but coming up with a way to prevent them has proven to be a challenge.

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

JANUARY 15, 2025

I recently received the following question: I am writing to inquire about [whether] a CMA (AAMA) [can] sign off on a medical assistant apprentices competency documents. Due to a shortage of medical assistants in the Duluth, Minnesota, area, we have agreed to offer medical assistant apprenticeship opportunities within our ambulatory clinics.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 13, 2025

The world of healthcare is demanding. Professionals working in this $6,263.7 billion industry have to give countless hours of dedication to improve patients lives. However, many healthcare professionals are seeking side gigs to diversify their income streams, explore personal interests, or expand their professional expertise. These opportunities not only provide additional financial stability but also create a sense of fulfillment outside their primary roles.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 16, 2025

The winter months, understandably, tend to be a time when sickness absence levels increase. Coughs, colds and flu take their toll on staff unlucky enough to succumb to them. This cant be helped really. Therefore, offering a reasonable sick pay allowance is a supportive and compassionate act by any employer. Sick pay entitlements can be complicated, though, and Practice Indexs HR Help service receives a lot of questions on this subject.

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 13, 2025

DOGE co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramasway pledge to cut $500 billion in federal spending. Hitting their target will mean stripping healthcare coverage from millions.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fierce Healthcare just issued a 2025 healthcare outlook with several key findings, including: An American Hospital Association (AHA) report published in 2024 finds reimbursement from government payers is not keeping pace with the high costs of drugs, labor, and supplies and the inflation rate. In 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to raise payment rates for hospital inpatient and outpatient services by 2.9% on average, and the agency finalized a 2.83% rate cut in

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The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

By MIKE MAGEE In case youve missed it, sleep is all the rage in neurosciences these days. They are fast at work rebranding it the brains rinse cycle. The brain, protectively encased in an unyielding bony casing, lacks the delicate lymphatic system that transports used body metabolites to breakdown and extraction sites in all other parts of the body.

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 13, 2025

Y Combinator's Surbhi Sarna has raised $30 million for Collate, a startup aiming to automate the tedious parts of running a life sciences business using AI.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 14, 2025

There were over 4,500 exhibitors on the show floor of the 2025 CES in Las Vegas last week, addressing every imaginable aspect of consumers’ daily lives as we increasingly coexist with technology to support life, liberty, and our personal pursuits of happiness… … and health. My focus is always on health, and in the past decade and a half, health/care, everywhere.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can train to become a certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) in just four months through our hands-on Medical Assistant program. Interested in whether or not this in-demand career is right for you? Here is a breakdown of the Patient Care Technician role, and the exciting possibilities that come with PCT certification.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2025

LinkedIn has been around for many years, and it continues to serve as a powerful and reliable online platform that allows professionals from almost any industry imaginable to connect in meaningful ways. LinkedIn remains the go-to social media platform for serious professionals, and it has been made even more robust with a user-friendly job board and thousands of online groups.

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 17, 2025

Plus: Blue Origin and SpaceX launch big rockets, how magnets could guide lasers to make better computers, how to best work with your IT department and more.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 14, 2025

Many people plan to change jobs for various personal and professional reasons. According to Nasdaq, over half of the American respondents said they planned to change their jobs in 2024. The majority of them wanted to pursue higher education or training to change their jobs. Changing careers can seem intimidating, especially when transitioning to an entirely different field like healthcare.

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 11, 2025

Physicians face immense challenges, from demanding work schedules and administrative burdens to the emotional toll of patient care. Burnout, turnover, and even suicide are distressingly prevalent in the profession. While systemic changes to health care environments are essential, financial well-being is an often overlooked factor in mitigating these challenges.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 15, 2025

If you’re busy on your lunch break and lack time, you might decide not to eat a full meal or rely on microwave meals to get through the day. However, fast-minute meals and vending machine snacks may not be the best way to stay full in the long run because of their high salt content. So, how can you feel energized throughout the day if you don’t have enough time to make healthy meals?

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 16, 2025

The trend toward larger deal sizes is likely to continue as companies seek to bolster their pipelines amid a looming patent cliff for many drug developers.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 15, 2025

Experts say the future of AI regulation is uncertain in 2025 with a new presidential administration. Also this year, organizations will continue to bolster their cyber defenses to withstand increasing attacks.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Are you considering using your iPhone for medical dictation? Here are answers to the most common dictation questions for doctors who use an Apple mobile device. What is mobile medical speech-to-text? You’ll need mobile medical speech-to-text software to use your iPhone or iPad for medical dictation. However, keep in mind that speech-to-text apps are just one type of medical dictation workflow.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 16, 2025

I wonder how many people woke up on New Years Day and said to themselves or their partners, New Year, New Me! Instead of waking up feeling the effects of partying into the early hours. This year I was in bed well before midnight on New Years Eve, and then out early to participate in a New Years Day 10km run! Oh, how times have changed. Many people make resolutions at a personal or family level, pledging to change or do things differently, but theyre often motivated by whats referred to as shame-

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Biden administration said a record 24.2 million Americans enrolled in individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

On Wednesday, a faith-based group of investors requested UnitedHealth prepare a report looking into how its practices could be leading to “delay or abandonment of medical treatment and serious adverse events for patients.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

The BPCI initiative transforms healthcare by improving patient experiences and cutting costs. By moving from volume-based to value-based care, BPCI enhances provider coordination and treatment efficiency, which is crucial in understanding how BPCI enhances patient experience and lowers costs. This guide explains how BPCI works and its impact on healthcare.

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Valant

JANUARY 14, 2025

Every EHR vendor claims to be the one that will fix your practice management woes. They all make big promises, but their ability to deliver on those promises varies greatly. Practice managers and owners are caught in the middle, trying to figure out what they actually need and which brand might provide it. In 2025, every EHR vendor should ask themselves how well their product lives up to its promises.

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 17, 2025

A patriot and leader, Mr. Paul Mango touched the lives of many, leaving behind a tremendous legacy and an inspiring beacon for all fighting for a healthy America.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

Healthcare fraud investigations accounted for more than half of the Department of Justice’s settlements and judgments in 2024, which totaled north of $2.9 billion.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 16, 2025

NHS England has provided some welcome yet unquestionably overdue reassurance to GP practices and additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) staff that the future of PCNs is secure for the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement, made in response to a question asked in a recent webinar, aims to address concerns following reports of ARRS staff resigning due to uncertainty about their roles.

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Unitek College

JANUARY 14, 2025

A guide to understanding the workplaces and daily lives of PTAs Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) are vital components of the healthcare team. These professionals assist patients who are recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions, helping them improve their movement and manage their pain. PTAs play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, providing treatments, […] The post Where Can Physical Therapist Assistants Work?

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 11, 2025

Wildfires are devastating the city of Los Angeles. Heres how wildfires can affect the health of those close and far from the smoke.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

UnitedHealth’s net income plummeted to its lowest level since 2019 amid hefty costs, including some from the Change cyberattack. CEO Andrew Witty also remembered slain executive Brian Thompson on a Thursday morning call.

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Medical Economics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Practical strategies for delivering life-changing news with empathy and expertise.

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

Medical assistants play a vital role in maintaining their facilitys day-to-day operations. They find work in a variety of environments, including specialized locations such as cancer treatment centers. These workplaces are uniquely demanding, but also highly rewarding with a strong combination of clinical and administrative experience. With Prism Career Institute, discover what everyday responsibilities may look like for an oncology medical assistant.

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