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New Insights on Medicare Advantage Plans and The Two-Midnight Rule

EvidenceCare

The CMS Two-Midnight Rule has been in full effect for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for about nine months as of this writing. In case you aren’t familiar, the Two-Midnight Rule mandates that a patient’s hospital stay must span at least two midnights to qualify for inpatient status, directly influencing reimbursement rates and compliance requirements.

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The World Is Not Prepared For The Sand And Dust Storms Crisis

Forbes Healthcare

The International Day of Clean Air is an opportunity to learn about a growing global threat with severe negative effects on human health, economy and the environment.

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An Open Letter to the President of Stanford, Jonathan Levin: Don’t Censor Drs. Scott Atlas, John Ioannidis, Sunetra Gupta, Marty Marky, Monica Gandhi, Jay Bhattacharya, and Vinay Prasad. Amplify Their Voices.

Science Based Medicine

I trust you'll have the intellectual integrity to play videos of these speakers. Anything less, would be misinformation and censorship. The post An Open Letter to the President of Stanford, Jonathan Levin: Don’t Censor Drs. Scott Atlas, John Ioannidis, Sunetra Gupta, Marty Marky, Monica Gandhi, Jay Bhattacharya, and Vinay Prasad. Amplify Their Voices. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Empowering female doctors: How investment education can combat burnout and build wealth

KevinMD.com

In today’s financial landscape, it is imperative for women in medicine to take charge of investing their own money. Physicians face a myriad of disadvantages when it comes to wealth building. The average medical student will be saddled with an average of $200,000 in student loan debt. The nature of prolonged medical training puts physicians Read more… Empowering female doctors: How investment education can combat burnout and build wealth originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Uninsured, less educated patients less likely to question medical bills: study

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

One in five survey respondents reported that their household had received a bill they disagreed with or couldn’t afford in the past year, but only 62% reached out to a billing office, according to a new study published in JAMA.

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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: California Farms Quarantined After Detecting Virus Strain In Dairy Herds

Forbes Healthcare

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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Elle Macpherson Made a Reasonable Choice, and Naturopathic Medicine Did Not Help

Sensible Medicine

The lay media is abuzz with stories about Elle Macpherson, who admits in a new memoir to declining chemotherapy seven years ago. Although precise details are not provided, it sounds like Ms. Macpherson had localized or regional breast cancer and underwent surgery. We learned something about the risks of commenting on the health of celebrities over a decade ago when an OpEd we published in Washington Post about former president George W.

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Drug distributors agree to $300M settlement for role in opioid epidemic

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The settlement adds to the billions of dollars that McKesson, Cencora and Cardinal have already agreed to pay in restitution for flooding the U.S. with highly addictive painkillers.

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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: CDC Reports First Case With No Known Animal Exposure

Forbes Healthcare

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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Biosafety Now: Releasing The Virus Was Mass Murder. Intentionally Spreading It Was Forgivable.

Science Based Medicine

I suppose it's my turn to be called a fraudster, liar, perjurer, felon, grifter, stooge, imbecile, and maybe even murderer. What I won't get is a reasonable explanation as to why supposedly releasing a deadly virus was mass murder, but intentionally spreading it was a forgivable "policy position". The post Biosafety Now: Releasing The Virus Was Mass Murder.

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How lack of adequate reimbursement is failing patients with chronic kidney disease

Medical Economics

The proposed meager Medicare reimbursement increase for dialysis providers marks the fifth year in a row that the agency has failed to capture actual increases in labor and treatment costs.

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Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.

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How Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound May Help Treat Other Diseases: Here’s What To Know

Forbes Healthcare

These drugs work to treat diabetes and weight loss by suppressing the appetite and lowering blood sugar and A1C—which may end up being an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s, heart conditions, depression, and many other conditions.

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The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage

KevinMD.com

The aging nursing population is one of the underlying conditions contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1 million nurses are at least 50 years of age, and 60 percent of nurses are over age 40. Furthermore, over 20 percent of nurses plan to retire within Read more… The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The Vocational Advantage: Fast-Tracking Careers in a Competitive World

Intercoast

In our rapidly evolving job market, vocational schools are emerging as beacons of opportunity, guiding students toward fulfilling and in-demand careers. These institutions, including InterCoast Colleges, are not just educational establishments but gateways to real-world success. They cater to diverse career aspirations, from healthcare and technology to skilled trades, offering specialized programs that align closely with industry needs.

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GLP1a Drugs are Great But Unlikely to Treat COVID-19 Infection

Sensible Medicine

First a review of the main trial then to the new paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SELECT Trial The SELECT trial was the first to show that the glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1) semaglutide could actually modify cardiovascular disease. The discovery of another disease-modifying agent for heart disease is a breakthrough.

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Valley Fever Outbreak: Dangerous Fungal Infection Linked To California Music Festival Grows

Forbes Healthcare

At least eight people have been hospitalized with valley fever—a potentially lethal fungal infection—after attending or working at a music festival in California, state health officials said.

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Channeling the Chart Module

Open Dental

The Chart Module is at the heart of patient care. Learn about customizing the layout, charting treatment, storing medical info and more. The post Channeling the Chart Module appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Powering Your Potential: Electrify Your Career with InterCoast’s Electrical Training Program

Intercoast

InterCoast Colleges has been a leader in the vocational field for over 30 years and remains committed to powering the potential of every student. Recognizing the critical need for skilled trade professionals, our state-approved Electrical Training program is engineered to meet the needs of the industry, providing a current of opportunity for a successful entry-level career in the electrical field.

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Doctors Should be Political, but not Political as Doctors

Sensible Medicine

As seems to be the norm on Sensible Medicine these days, whenever John, Vinay, or I publicly disagree with one another, one of our readers chimes in to explain how all of us are off the mark. Today I am happy to post the latest comeuppance, this one by Dr. Thomas Huddle. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Anthrax Outbreak In Wyoming Sparks Health Warning—Here’s What To Know

Forbes Healthcare

Wyoming’s last reported anthrax infection in wildlife was in 1956 and the state’s last confirmed cattle outbreak was in the 1970s.

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FTC opposes Indiana’s first hospital merger under controversial COPA law

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Federal antitrust regulators are asking Indiana to block Union Hospital and HCA-owned Terre Haute Regional Hospital’s request for a certificate of public advantage, which allows states to greenlight potentially problematic mergers.

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Finance Package from Practice Index

Practice Index

With general practice under greater pressure than ever before, we know how important it is to have a clear picture of your own practice’s financial position. To help you manage some of the key finance functions in your practice, we’re delighted to launch our Finance Package. Accessed in the Practice Index HUB , this new package integrates with our existing PPA Manager and offers you a new way to take control of your finances, from stock and PPA claims to expenses and ARRS roles.

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Everything you ever want to know about birth control and much more — Sophia Yen, Pandia Health

The Healthcare Blog

Dr. Sophia Yen is the Chief Medical Officer (and Founder) of Pandia Health. She is about as expert as it comes on the topics contraception, emergency contraception, medication abortion, menopause and lots more. Her PR peeps asked if I’d interview her about Pandia Health, which is a fantastic online clinic & pharmacy for women at basically all ages.

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Why Self-Collected Tests Will Change Everything For Cervical Cancer Screening

Forbes Healthcare

In the fall, women will be able to use an easy, self-administered test to screen for cervical cancer. With self-collection, a woman can swab her vagina in private.

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Should Nurses Try to Get Published?

Minority Nurse

When we think about nurses getting published, our thoughts naturally turn to nurses in academia doing research or teaching. However, being published is actually for everyone. Any nurse has the opportunity to be published, which can open the doors of possibility and reveal unforeseen career opportunities. Why Get Published? Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE, has been the editor of the MEDSURG Nursing journal since 2002 and sees getting published as an equal opportunity. 

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Generics usher in an era of affordable and effective weight-loss treatments

Medical Economics

By improving health outcomes and avoiding costly obesity-related complications, GLP-1s can significantly reduce the overall cost of health care.

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Steward loses money on Massachusetts hospital sales; CEO snubs Senate

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Wednesday was a rocky day for bankrupt Steward Health Care as the system finalized unprofitable deals and CEO Ralph de la Torre landed in the spotlight once again for rebuffing a Senate subpoena.

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Rite Aid Picks Insider CEO As Company Emerges From Bankruptcy

Forbes Healthcare

Rite Aid has selected long-time company executive Matt Schroeder as the drugstore chain’s new CEO on the same day it exits federal bankruptcy protection.

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Prevent Patient Falls - Steps | Performance Health Partners

Performance Health

Every second of every day, an older adult over the age of 65 suffers a fall in the United States. Furthermore, approximately 700,000 to 1,000,000 people fall in U.S. hospitals daily, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Patients aged 85 and older as well as those who have undergone recent surgery are more likely to be seriously injured if they fall.

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29 Salon Marketing Ideas to Boost Your Business

Trafft

Coming up with fresh and impactful salon marketing ideas is hard. Between juggling your daily responsibilities as a salon owner, managing employees, servicing clients, and taking care of taxes it’s completely normal to run out of inspiration when it comes to marketing. But if you want to attract new customers to your salon and increase the perceived value of your services, your marketing has to be top-notch.

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