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This Digital Health Startup Wants To Help Hospitals Make Sense Of All Their Tech

Forbes Healthcare

Fresh off a $275 million fundraisethe largest in digital health so far this yearInnovaccers cofounder and CEO Abhinav Shashank has a plan to pull together data and AI tools all in one place.

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The Guy in Room 20

Sensible Medicine

On a recent shift, I received sign-out for Room 20, a 46 year old man with a history of schizophrenia as well as alcohol and cannabis abuse. He came to us from a nursing home where he lives. He accidentally set his room on fire with a cigarette, prompting the nursing home to kick him out for being a risk to the facility. 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.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Fiscal reform that Americans want, or gutting the health care system?

Medical Economics

Responses focus on health care as House approves One Big Beautiful Bill federal spending legislation.

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Why Social Workers Are Key to Solving the US Youth Mental Health Crisis?

We Care Online

You see headlines about kids and tough feelings. The news talks about anxiety and sadness in young people across the United States. This isn’t just typical growing pains. It is an unprecedented youth mental health crisis affecting the country. CDC reveals that nearly 2 in 5 high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2023, and 1 in 5 strongly considered suicide.

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From Harvard To “Law And Order” And Back Again: A Conversation With Neal Baer, MD

Forbes Healthcare

Neal Baer was the longstanding show runner for Law & Order: SVU. Now, he directs a new program on Medicine and the arts at his Alma mater, Harvard Medical School.

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April 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

The HIPAA Journal

April saw a 17.9% month-over-month increase in healthcare data breaches, with 66 data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Last month, it looked like data breach numbers were starting to reduce; however, Aprils figures are well above the 12-month average of 57 data breaches per month, with breaches reported in similar numbers to April 2024.

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How Healthcare Roles are Shifting with Aging Populations in the U.S.

We Care Online

A single, undeniable demographic trend is reshaping the healthcare landscape in the United States: the population is getting older. Data shows that older adults may outnumber children for the first time by 2034. This highlights the growing longevity among Americans, which leads to an increased demand for healthcare workers. You can also see this in the Employment Situation Summary published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Unlike CVS, Walgreens Interested In Rite Aid Patient Files, Not Stores

Forbes Healthcare

Walgreens is only buying prescription files and not brick and mortar stores among the pharmacy assets being sold across the U.S. by Rite Aid.

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Developing Leaders Using Leadership Book Clubs

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems today face strong financial headwinds in 2025. Not surprisingly, CNOs frequently ask me about cost-effective ways to provide ongoing development for their nurse managers and emerging leaders. Professional development staff are so tied up with onboarding and the professional development of clinical staff that […] The post Developing Leaders Using Leadership Book Clubs appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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AAFP: Big Beautiful Bill could affect physicians through Medicare pay, direct primary care, student loans, business taxes

Medical Economics

AAFP board chair details potential effects in critique of federal spending plan.

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And Now for Some Fun Future

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD I feel like Ive been writing a lot about futures I was pretty worried about, so Im pleased to have a couple developments to talk about that help remind me that technology is cool and that healthcare can surely use more of it. First up is a new AI algorithm called FaceAge, as published last week in The Lancet Digital Health by researchers at Mass General Brigham.

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Court OKs Rite Aid Pharmacy Asset Sale To CVS, Walgreens And Grocers

Forbes Healthcare

A U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 800 Rite Aid stores to CVS Health, Walgreens and grocers including Kroger and Albertsons.

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The 14 Best Work from Home Nursing Jobs in 2025

Unitek College

Discover the Remote Nursing Jobs That Allow RNs to Work from Home The healthcare industry is constantly expanding and adapting as the world deals with new challenges and threats. During the COVID-19 pandemic,healthcare workers were asked to step up and fight on the frontlines of the global event. While many healthcare heroes work directly with […] The post The 14 Best Work from Home Nursing Jobs in 2025 appeared first on Unitek College.

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Primary care on the front lines of the youth mental health crisis

Medical Economics

A new national report finds primary care physicians diagnose 41% of pediatric major depressive disorder cases, often before crisis hits.

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Common Healthcare Interview Questions Asked During Interviews

MedQuest College

Prepare for Success in Healthcare Interviews Interviewing for a healthcare position requires more than just knowledge of clinical skillsit involves showcasing your ability to communicate, stay composed under pressure, and demonstrate empathy and professionalism. Whether youre applying for a role as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or another allied health position, you can expect to face several types of questions.

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Lessons From Google I/O 2025 To Cut $20 Billion In Healthcare Waste

Forbes Healthcare

Healthcare organizations can leverage Google AI to streamline operations, enrich patient experiences and achieve superior clinical outcomes.

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Evernorth reaches deals with Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly to cap GLP-1 copays

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The agreements cap monthly out-of-pocket costs for Zepbound and Wegovy at $200 and more deeply discount the drugs for Evernorth’s employer and health plan clients.

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In Medicare Advantage value-based care, women PCPs outperform and outearn their male peers

Medical Economics

A new study in JAMA Health Forum finds women primary care physicians earn more under value-based models while delivering better outcomes and fewer hospital visits.

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Patient Safety Software Comparison: What Sets Top Systems Apart

Performance Health

Not all patient safety software is created equal. Some platforms promise efficiency, but leave teams bogged down in complexity. Others offer flashy features, but lack the support needed to turn data into action. In an industry where the smallest detail can impact lives, healthcare organizations need more than just software to track, manage, and prevent safety events.

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What Every Man Should Know About Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

Forbes Healthcare

Dr. Otis Brawleyis aglobally recognized expert in cancer screening and treatment. In this interview, he relates what every man must know about prostate cancer.

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Supporting the emotional load of reception teams – By Kay Keane

Practice Index

On our recent half-day training at the practice, we spent the whole afternoon focused on safeguarding. It was such a valuable session for the whole team. We began together, then split into clinical and non-clinical groups to work through scenarios relevant to our roles. I joined the non-clinical session, and it made me pause and really reflect on the difficult situations our teams face every day.

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Bipartisan group brings back prior authorization reform legislation in Congress

Medical Economics

HHS has made changes, but lawmakers want prior auth procedures codified in law.

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When Should You Be Concerned About Moles?

Usherk Khan

Skin is the bodys largest organ, so it is incredibly important that we take care of it. Most people have moles on their skin, and most of the time they are completely harmless.

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What Health Systems Who “Are Losing On Medicare Advantage” Can Do

Forbes Healthcare

Health care organizations are increasingly complaining about Medicare Advantage payments. Are their complaints justified?

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Regeneron wins bid to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Regeneron’s offer, which is still subject to court and regulatory approvals, is a bet it can do what 23andMe couldn’t and mine the troves of genetics data the testing firm collects to discover new drug targets.

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Aptar Digital Health, AstraZeneca partner to advance early detection of chronic kidney disease

Medical Economics

Aptar Digital Health and AstraZeneca collaborate to revolutionize chronic kidney disease detection using AI algorithms in eye exams, enhancing early diagnosis.

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Ransomware Attack Causes System-wide Outage at Kettering Health

The HIPAA Journal

Kettering Health, a large health system with 14 medical centers and 120 outpatient facilities in western Ohio, has experienced a system-wide technology outage that has affected all 14 of its medical centers and disrupted its call center. The outage occurred on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and without access to critical IT systems, the decision was taken to cancel scheduled inpatient and outpatient procedures on Tuesday.

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High-Profile Start-Ups Inato And Prenosis Show AI ‘Best Practice’

Forbes Healthcare

Treating artificial intelligence as just one ingredient in the recipe for business success was emphasized by health care investors and start-ups at MedCity INVEST 2025.

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Primary care news round-up (16th to 21st May 2025)

Practice Index

Neighbourhood health plans revealed but caution urged NHS England Medical Director Dr Claire Fuller has said very few parts of England are ready to implement new neighbourhood health services. She said ICBs should not fall into the trap of handing over functions too early to new management. It will not happen overnight, she added, and should be done properly.

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What you don’t know about annuities can hurt you

Medical Economics

Lack of awareness leads many to overlook these potent financial tools

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Harbin Clinic: 210,000 Individuals Affected by Nationwide Recovery Services Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

Harbin Clinic has been affected by a cyberattack on the debt collection agency Nationwide Recovery Services, Gardner Health Services has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the Cl0p group, and Gilead Sciences has reported a data breach at a mailing vendor. Harbin Clinic, Georgia Harbin Clinic, a primary healthcare provider with locations throughout Northwest Georgia, Northeast Alabama, and Southeast Tennessee, is one of the latest healthcare providers to confirm that they have been affected by a d