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Stanford’s ChatEHR lets doctors talk to the chart — and it talks back

Medical Economics

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Words — Your Nursing Career Barometer

Minority Nurse

No matter where you are in your nursing career, the words you use are powerful. How you talk to your patients and colleagues says a lot about you, and how you talk about your work and your life says even more. You also need to consider how you talk to yourself. Are you choosing empowering, positive words that indicate your passion, expertise, and professionalism?

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9 zero-budget staff motivators that beat a pay raise

Physicians Practice

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Why Are Continuing Education Courses Important?

MedQuest College

In today’s fast-moving job market, learning doesn’t stop at graduation. Whether you’re already working in healthcare, technology, or another professional field, continuing education can support individuals in maintaining relevant skills and adapting to changes in their careers. So, why are continuing education courses important? They allow professionals to build new skills, stay current with industry changes, and grow personally and professionally, no matter where they are on their career

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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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Waste, Fraud and Abuse – Oh, My!

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD So the House has passed their big, beautiful bill, by the narrowest of margins. Crucial to the bill are large savings from Medicaid, which in past years Republicans would have taken some glee from but now they are careful to explain away as just cutting waste, fraud and abuse, having finally realized that many MAGA voters depend on Medicaid.

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Top 4 Service Recovery Strategies for Turning Feedback Into Action

Relias

Healthcare providers are no strangers to service challenges missed appointments, long wait times, communication breakdowns, or billing confusion are part of the everyday operational landscape. But in a patient-first world, its not the mistake that defines your organization its how you recover from it. Thats why effective service recovery strategies are essential.

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How Denver Health Reduced Length of Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide

EvidenceCare

Interview by Dr. Brian Fengler, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Hospital length of stay (LOS) is a critical operational and clinical metric that directly impacts cost, patient flow, and care access. For safety-net hospitals (public hospitals that provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, often serving a high proportion of Medicaid and uninsured patients), where demand regularly outpaces capacity, reducing LOS can be the key to improving access and maintaining financial su

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Two simple workflow tools cut physician message load by 16%

Medical Economics

A new study finds that clarifying team roles and routing protocols sharply reduced physician message burden without new tech or added costs.

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The Benefits And Drawbacks Of RFK Jr.’s New COVID Vaccine Recommendations

Forbes Healthcare

RFK Jr. will no longer recommend annual COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children, which has sparked much debate among public health experts.

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Your Health Doesn’t Take a Summer Break: Why June Is the Perfect Time for a Checkup

Minority Nurse

June is a great time to continue prioritizing your well-being and building on the momentum of Womens Health Month in May. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition reminds us that womens health should remain a year-round priority, with regular care and awareness playing a vital role in long-term wellness. Womens health consists of various issues specific to women and individuals who are AFAB , such as reproduction and gynecological health, and other conditions that affect women differently, like di

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Essential Finance Formulas Every Business Administrative Assistant Should Know

Northwest Career College

Business administrative assistants play an essential role in daily operations, requiring basic math knowledge to support office-based activities related to budgeting, scheduling, and organizing. You don’t have to be that whiz in mathematics staff, but having some basic and essential formulas will help you become efficient and confident in performing your tasks.

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1 in 5 health care leaders say cyberattacks have already impacted patient care

Medical Economics

Most health care leaders now believe a deadly incident is inevitable within five years, raising alarms about outdated systems, staffing shortages and limited cybersecurity preparedness across the industry.

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Why Blood Test For Early Detection Of Alzheimer’s Disease Matters

Forbes Healthcare

A blood test to detect biomarkers for Alzheimers disease could bring diagnosis into everyday clinical practice. This may in turn support earlier intervention approaches.

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Personal and Professional Choices in PSA Testing: A Teaching Moment

The Healthcare Blog

By KELLI DEETER I was intrigued by Daniel Stone’s piece on THCB in May titled “Biden’s cancer diagnosis as a teaching moment”. In my practice as a board-certified nurse practitioner, I am frequently asked about prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing by my male patients. Nursing practice and medical practice often get blurred or lumped together.

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Can You Work Remotely in Medical Billing and Coding?

Northwest Career College

Have you ever thought about working from home in the healthcare field? Many people want a steady medical job, and lets admit that some people love to have a work-from-home setup. The nice thing about this is that medical billing and coding offer excellent opportunities to work from home. In this article, we will learn how your medical billing and coding career can help you establish a stable career right in your home!

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Health care workforce rebounded post-COVID, but not equally across sectors

Medical Economics

A new JAMA study shows that, while overall health care employment has recovered from the pandemic, gaps remain in hospitals, nursing homes and intensive behavioral care.

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Pride Month – Is it still relevant and why should practices take part?

Practice Index

Pride Month, celebrated every June, commemorates the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In the early hours of 28 th June 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. While police raids on gay establishments were common at the time, the patrons at Stonewall fought back, sparking a series of spontaneous and violent demonstrations that lasted for six days.

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Navigating the Challenges as a Newly Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in California

Intercoast

Table of contents 1. Managing High Caseloads and Limited Resources 2. Working with Diverse Populations 3. Addressing Co-occurring Disorders 4. Ethical and Legal Considerations 5. Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 6. Client Resistance and High Relapse Rates 7. Keeping Up with Advances in the Field 8. Balancing Administrative Duties with Clinical Work 9.

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Why Diversity in Healthcare Incident Reporting Matters

Performance Health

A 2023 scoping review by The Joint Commission revealed that patients from minoritized communities are more likely to experience adverse safety events but less likely to have those events reported through voluntary reporting systems. This alarming disparity underscores the critical need to enhance diversity in healthcare incident reporting systems to ensure more inclusive healthcare for all patients, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

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Cotton Scrub Caps: Clinical Fit and Function Review

We Care Online

Medical scrub caps are no longer just a hospital uniform requirement they are becoming an essential choice for healthcare professionals who value comfort, hygiene, sustainability, and style. As more nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other clinical workers spend extended hours in hospitals and operating rooms, the demand for headwear that goes beyond basic utility is growing.

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The Importance of Apprenticeships in Trade School Education

Northwest Career College

Have you ever wondered how people gain specialized skills in massage therapy, CPR, or medical assistant work? While traditional education , such as earning a four-year bachelor’s degree, is essential, trade schools also play a vital role. Vocational education combines classroom learning with hands-on apprenticeships, helping students develop real-world skills and prepare for their careers more quickly.

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This small schedule change could ease inbox stress for primary care physicians

Medical Economics

University of Michigans portal practice slots didnt cut after-hours EHR time, but physicians still reported less stress and better control over their day.

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Consumers’ Spending on Wellness and Retail Health is “Inelastic” — Think Food (and Food-As-Medicine)

Health Populi

Self-care is a growing thing as people face increasing health care costs, declining access for services and certain products (think: drug shortages and wait times for specialist physician consults), and increasing consumer competence in sourcing information on health care — whether through AI-assisted on-ramps or greater digital literacy in seeking and finding help online.

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Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

KevinMD.com

In a time when anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is proliferating across the United States, targeting everything from gender-affirming care to inclusive science education, many physicians are facing a new ethical frontier. More than ever, the duty to protect patient health extends beyond the clinic walls. When policy threatens the well-being of entire communities, an inclusive and affirming Read more Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Paige Bueckers, Top Draft Pick, Now In WNBA Concussion Protocol

Forbes Healthcare

Dallas WIngs rookie Paige Bueckers suffered a concussion likely during a head-to-head encounter with the Chicago Skys Courtney Vandersloot during a WNBA game Thursday.

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Cancer screenings could get more support through Medicare under new bill in congress

Medical Economics

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Charity care policies can vary wildly between hospitals: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A new report from the Lown Institute finds that variability in policies means two nearly identical patients can receive wildly different bills — sometimes within a few blocks of one another.

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Strategies to Improve Patient Experience Amid Uncertainty

Relias

In todays healthcare landscape, few things are certain especially when it comes to the future of Medicare and Medicaid. Ongoing policy debates, reimbursement shifts, and regulatory changes have created a climate of financial unpredictability for providers across the continuum of care. In the face of this uncertainty, one thing remains constant: patient experience directly impacts an organizations reputation, revenue, and long-term viability.

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Gene Therapy For Inherited Disease In Infants

Forbes Healthcare

As newborn screening and rapid DNA sequencing become routine, we are poised to catch and treat inherited diseases at their earliest stages.

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A decade of value-based care: Mark McClellan, MD

Medical Economics

A discussion with Duke University's Mark McClellan about why value-based care hasnt been adopted more quickly