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The Most Expensive Medical Condition Is Not What You Think

Forbes Healthcare

getty In a minute, I’m going to ask you what the most expensive medical condition is in the American healthcare system. That means it affects a lot of people for a long time, while being serious enough to generate plenty of medical bills. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. More Horizontal version.

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These 3 Medical Trends Predict A Massive Healthcare Crisis

Forbes Healthcare

Advertise with Forbes Forbes Licensing & Syndication Report a Security Issue Editorial Values and Standards Site Feedback Contact Us Careers at Forbes Tips Corrections Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms AdChoices Reprints & Permissions These 3 Medical Trends Predict A Massive Healthcare Crisis By Robert Pearl, M.D.

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Walmart Heiress Alice Walton’s New Medical School Just Inaugurated Its First Class

Forbes Healthcare

Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare Walmart Heiress Alice Walton’s New Medical School Just Inaugurated Its First Class By Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., Follow Author Jul 21, 2025, 09:00am EDT Share Save Comment The new medical school welcomed an inaugural class of 48 students. Contributor. getty The Alice L.

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UPDATE - New Discharge Transfer Gateway clarifies Transfer and Discharge Workflows

Connect Care Bytes Blog

We previously posted about release of a new "Discharge Transfer Gateway" for inpatient charts opened by prescribers. The provincial templates now offer more options for inserting information about medication and non-medication orders that may be helpful to receiving facilities.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

In this stage of the medical billing process, your front-end staff ensures proper collection and recording of valuable data essential to provide proper services to the patient and ensure their coverage. However, errors in this data are common and have consequences for your practice. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

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The Guy in Room 20

Sensible Medicine

Although he had no acute medical issues, he was sent to the emergency department so “the health care system” could find him a new home. Now a growing cohort of non-elderly, mentally ill patients, with chronic medical conditions (especially diabetes or COPD) have made long term nursing home residence a common occurrence.

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Rewriting Genetic Fate: Universal Newborn Genomic Screening Arrives

Forbes Healthcare

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