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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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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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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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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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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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Second Non-African Country Confirms Case Of Deadlier Mpox Strain

Forbes Healthcare

Thailand confirmed Asia’s only known case of the newer and deadlier clade Ib mpox variant, though several countries have reported clade II infections—which drove the 2022 global outbreak—in the last week.

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Dissatisfaction with EHR increases nurses’ burnout risk: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly one-third of nurses experiencing burnout said their electronic health record contributed to symptoms, according to Klas Research. Many of those nurses reported they’d likely leave their workplaces soon.

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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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Your Plastic Water Bottle May Be Making You Gain Weight: Microplastics

Forbes Healthcare

Microplastics in items like water bottles disrupt hormones, potentially causing weight gain, fertility issues, and other serious health risks.

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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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McLaren Health Care hit by ransomware attack again

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Disruptions at the Michigan-based health system are expected to last through this month, McLaren said Friday. The provider was also hit by a ransomware attack last year.

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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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Mpox Vaccine Maker Bavarian Nordic Shares Soar Amid Concern Over Virus Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

Bavarian Nordic produces one of the only vaccines for mpox and its shots are the only ones licensed for the disease in the U.S. and European Union.

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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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Large employers forecast 7.8% hike in health costs next year, thanks to rising pharmacy spend

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The growing burden of pharmaceuticals is expected to be the primary driver of higher healthcare spending in 2025, mostly due to expensive GLP-1 drugs in demand for weight loss, according to the Business Group on Health.

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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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FDA Approves Updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines

Forbes Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six years and older receive the updated shots.

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The hidden heroes who fought for women’s reproductive rights in the 1950s

KevinMD.com

The term “Dainty Maids” could refer to various subjects depending on the context—ranging from historical groups to fictional characters. Historically, women in service roles, such as maids or attendants, were referred to as Dainty Maids. They were noted for their refined manners and appearance, women who embodied ideals of delicacy and decorum.

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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Obviating the ban has big implications for U.S. healthcare, an industry that frequently relies on noncompetes to lock medical workers into employment agreements with hospitals, insurers and other employers.

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Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options

Open Dental

Patient statements come in all different shapes and sizes. We'll review the various options, and how to create them with just a few clicks. The post Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Mediterranean Diet Might Help Provide Protection Against Covid-19 Infection: Study

Forbes Healthcare

Following a Mediterranean diet might help protect you from a new Covid-19 infection as this diet is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study.

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The MMI: Everything You Need to Know

Accepted Blog

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become a very common med school interview format – one that is meant to provide a fairer, more comprehensive assessment of applicants. It’s grown in popularity since 2004, when Canada’s McMaster University published a study illustrating the flaws in the traditional interview format, especially in the ways that interviewers often unfairly influence the quality of interviews.

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CMS has received 12K complaints of No Surprises noncompliance; won $1.7M in restitution

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The most common complaints against providers were for surprise billing, while the top complaints for health plans included incorrectly calculating qualifying payment amounts.

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GP collective action – What’s the reality for practices?

Practice Index

The resounding vote in favour of taking collective action by GP partners sent a clear message to the powers that be that general practice is at breaking point. With the collective action now underway, what does this mean for general practice and how is it affecting practices? 70% of the Practice Managers we spoke to said that their practice was taking action.

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Psilocybin Could Help Treat Depression, Researchers Find

Forbes Healthcare

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, could potentially be used to treat depression, according to new research published on Wednesday, the latest evide.

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Ep 38: Maintenance of certification with Furman S. McDonald, MD, incoming president of ABIM

Medical Economics

Furman S. McDonald, MD, incoming president of ABIM, joins the podcast to discuss his plans for the organization and the evolution of certification maintenance.

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Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The closures are a “tragic result of greed-driven hospital executives, backed by private equity, who prioritize their yachts and private jets over patient care,” said an Ohio nurse union leader.

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Essential Tips for Nursing School Success: What You Need to Know

Minority Nurse

Summer is almost over, and with the end of one season comes the start of another—nursing school. For first-year nursing students, the first semester can seem daunting and overwhelming. New classes mean new changes, workloads, and a new beginning for an exciting career. What should first-year nursing students expect? Since nursing students are starting their experience in the field, their first year is to introduce them to nursing prerequisites and clinicals.

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Eating Red And Processed Meat—And Even Chicken—Could Increase Risk Of Diabetes, Research Finds

Forbes Healthcare

A team led by researchers at the U.K.’s University of Cambridge found red and processed meat consumption was associated with a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but they also found a weaker link for chicken, often touted as a healthier alternative.

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A true win for the DEA and society at large

KevinMD.com

In most physician prosecutions for treating pain or addiction, there is never any actual evidence of criminal intent. Just the nebulous argument that a doctor “ignored the risk of overdose,” “ignored the risk of addiction,” or performed “an insufficient medical exam.” I have a big problem with these because the doctor didn’t ignore anything in Read more… A true win for the DEA and society at large originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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New Jersey to erase $100M of medical debt

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly 50,000 residents will see their debt forgiven. The initiative comes as other states and federal regulators have moved to lessen the burden of medical debt.