February, 2025

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New Massive NIH ‘Indirect’ Funding Cuts Threaten Universities, Science

Forbes Healthcare

On Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced major cuts to funding of indirect costs for Universities, etc. Here's the potential impact on science and society.

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Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Cigna to tie executive compensation to customer satisfaction

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cigna is one of a handful of national insurers that pledged to ameliorate customer pain points with healthcare, but the first to release a specific plan.

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AI is now testing other AI health care tools

Medical Economics

Australian researchers are using an AI tool to assess an AI-powered cardiac diagnoses in emergency departments

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A Plan to Refocus Primary Care

Sensible Medicine

I’ve written my share about the plight of the primary care doctor in general and the primary care general internist in particular. I’ve sang the praises of the job, bemoaned the disrespect , predicted a frightening future , and shamelessly recruited trainees to my field. In this post a fellow Chicago Internist, Caspian Kuma Folmsbee, makes what I think is a terrific argument that part of our specialty’s problem is that we have drifted away from our true mission, healing the sic

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The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr

Science Based Medicine

If confirmed, Kennedy will keep trashing science and will continue exploiting the trashed science he helps create for his own benefit. The post The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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A Father’s Journey, A Daughter’s Path

UVM Larner College of Medicine

Jennifer Chen is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine. In the following blog post, she reflects on the impact of observing her fathers medical journey, a clinical rotation intransplant surgery, and her hopes for residency.

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Healthcare supply chain, pharmacy costs to rise in 2025: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Tariffs and price inflation for specialty medications will increase costs, according to research from Vizient.

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Cancer screenings and prevention: How primary care physicians are saving lives

Medical Economics

A family medicine specialist who works with cancer survivorship explains a study that shows how vital screenings are for patients.

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A review of the newly approved novel non-opioid pain reliever suzetrigine (Journavx)

Sensible Medicine

Last week the FDA approved a novel non-opioid pain medication. The drug is called suzetrigine (Journavx). A Google search brings up news releases from Vertex , and news coverage—which are essentially the same and lacking links to the evidence. I aimed to provide readers the evidence for this new drug. This was much more difficult to find. Some things to set out first: I am not a pain specialist; my analysis is one of a Neutral Martian.

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We are not antivaccine, we are pro unattainable vaccine

Science Based Medicine

When it comes to vaccines: If it exists we resist. The post We are not antivaccine, we are pro unattainable vaccine first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Hackers—Homeland Security Warns Of Danger To Patient Safety

Forbes Healthcare

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FDA have warned that healthcare hackers pose a risk to patient safety as patient monitor backdoor confirmed.

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A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shaji Nair, CEO, Friska.AI. When it comes to providing comprehensive preventive care, more than annual checkups are required. A patient-facing approach is needed to support the establishment of a health-forward routine comprised of proper […] The article A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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RFK Jr. clears key hurdle on path to HHS secretary

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A key Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy’s nomination even after some legislators raised concerns about his previous vaccine stances and confusion surrounding programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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DOGE turns focus to CMS spending, contracts, news report says

Medical Economics

WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation. Establishing a connection with patients through trust and empathy enhances the overall experience and contributes to better outcomes.

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I Confess My Sins: I Was Too Slow and Timid to Call Out Propaganda For What It Is.

Science Based Medicine

As Lysenkoism 2.0 looms, those of us who have warning about this for years are not to blame for the problems we write about, and we have nothing to apologize for. The post I Confess My Sins: I Was Too Slow and Timid to Call Out Propaganda For What It Is. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Records Stolen As 1 Million Patients Hit By Healthcare Hack

Forbes Healthcare

U.S. healthcare provider Community Health Center has confirmed the breach of 1 million patient records. Heres what you need to know.

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2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and life sciences, Firstsource. AI is a natural fit in multiple functions across the health plan value chain. In 2025, more plans will deploy generative AI in claims operations, […] The article 2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Crozer Health placed into receivership after proposed deal collapses

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings scuttled a deal to sell Crozer Health but secured $20 million in funding from regulators to keep Crozer’s operations afloat for one more month.

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Antimicrobial resistance: Analyzing a global health threat

Medical Economics

A physician expert discusses antimicrobial resistance across all of health care, and how primary care physicians can help.

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Top Healthcare Certifications You Can Earn Online in 2025

We Care Online

Want to kickstart or advance your career in healthcare? Online certifications are a great way to get new skills in place, fulfill state requirements,and achieve professional goals all from home. Online learning provides some amazing opportunities to help you enter or further develop your career with the healthcare field in 2025with the convenience and flexibility to be able to pursue your ambitions.

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Murder, vitriol, and hidden costs: inside the health insurance industry’s biggest battles

KevinMD.com

With the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, many have expressed vitriol towards the insurance industry. Having worked in non-profit health care all my life, I decided in 2018 to switch to the “dark side,” or the insurance industry, out of curiosity. What is it that they do, and how are they doing it? I thought Read more Murder, vitriol, and hidden costs: inside the health insurance industry’s biggest battles originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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New Type Of Bird Flu Emerging In US Dairy Cattle, Sparking Health Concerns

Forbes Healthcare

A variant of the H5N1 bird flu has now infected dairy cattle in Nevada, according to reports from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Jonathan Bush, Zus Health

The Healthcare Blog

It’s always fun to chat with Jonathan Bush. You kids today may not remember that he was the first CEO to take a cloud-based (Health 2.0!) company public back in 2007! Athenahealth didn’t end up challenging Epic because a cosmically evil hedge fund took it (and him) down as it was on its way to try to do that, but Jonathan has moved on and is now building a clinical data integration company called Zus Health.

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Bankrupt Prospect Medical says it has tentative deal to sell Crozer Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Prospect Medical Holdings said Friday it has a deal to sell Crozer Health to a consortium of nonprofit healthcare operators. However, the system offered few specifics about deal terms.

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Cyber threats continue to evolve: Understanding and mitigating new threats in health care

Medical Economics

As artificial intelligence and quantum computing emerge, they hold the promise of increasing efficiency, enhancing patient experience, and improving health outcomes. They also provide new tools for hackers to exploit.

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What do the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines mean for Practice Managers?

Practice Index

The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark. While the document sets out a vision for integrated, community-focused care, it provides little in the way of clear guidance for GP practices, leaving them uncertain about how they fit into the evolving system. It is shocking that, once again, general practice appears to be an afterthought, said one Practice Manager.

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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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Procter & Gamble’s Menopause Test Kit Is A ‘Fraud,’ Lawsuit Claims

Forbes Healthcare

A urine stick test isnt the best way to determine a womans menopausal status.

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THCBGang Revisited: Ian Morrison

The Healthcare Blog

Ian Morrison died yesterday. 4 years ago in one of the early THCB Gang’s, we had a rash of late cancellations. So I talked to Ian solo about his journey, and his views about health care.

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