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The Culprit Impeding Drug Competition Is Not Who The Feds Expected

Forbes Healthcare

There's little point in pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into creating a biosimilar if PBMs will refuse to cover it.

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The Nutritional Cold War

Sensible Medicine

Today, James McCormack is back with the final part of his three-part series on ultra-processed food. He concludes by providing information on how individuals can assess their risk and make informed decisions about their own diet. We are indebted to James for the work he put in on this series. Adam Cifu This Substack is reader-supported. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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How AI Is Accelerating The Fight Against An Ancient Killer

Forbes Healthcare

TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease, but AI is enhancing our ability to detect it – especially in people and places that health systems often fail to reach.

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Health Equity Starts at Home: Renewing the Heart of Nursing  

Minority Nurse

I didn’t truly understand what nursing was until I began practicing it. Like many, I entered the profession because I loved people and science. But it wasn’t until I experienced community health firsthand that I discovered the beating heart of nursing—meeting people where they are, supporting them before a crisis, and helping them stay healthy and whole in their everyday lives.

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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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UnitedHealth names new chief of government programs, Medicaid unit

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Longtime insurance executive Mike Cotton will helm the company’s Medicaid division, while Bobby Hunter is stepping up as CEO of government programs.

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Alignment Healthcare wins partial victory in Medicare Advantage star ratings case

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A judge agreed that the CMS should recalculate the scores for one Alignment plan in Arizona. Now, all of the insurer’s MA members are in plans rated four stars or higher.

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Primary care news round-up (4th July – 9th July 2025)

Practice Index

Neighbourhood health roll-out announced The Government has pledged that there will be more than 40 neighbourhood health programmes running in England by September, and has sought applications from councils, GP groups and NHS trusts interested in establishing the programmes, with priority being given to deprived areas. It has pointed to Team Up Derbyshire, which links GPs, social workers, carers and nurses, as an example of what it wants to see.

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A doctor’s guide to medical billing costs in 2025

Medical Economics

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Samsung to acquire digital health firm Xealth

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The purchase of the Providence spinoff bolsters Samsung’s push to unify health data, including through wearables like the electronics giant’s Galaxy Watch line.

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Phlebotomy Drawing Blood

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy Drawing Blood: Complete Guide for Beginners and Pros Introduction‌ to Phlebotomy and Drawing Blood Phlebotomy,⁣ the process of drawing ⁣blood, is a vital skill in⁣ the healthcare industry. Whether you’re a medical student, a⁣ licensed phlebotomist, or a healthcare professional, understanding⁤ the‍ essentials of⁣ blood collection is⁣ crucial.

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What’s new across Practice Index – June 2025 roundup

Practice Index

June was full of long hot days, and plenty of challenges in general practice. As always, Practice Index brought you updates, news, features and so much more. Catch up here. Pride Month - Is it still relevant and why should practices take part? - By Ceri Chaplin. - Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, identity and continued advocacy for equal rights and acceptance.

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Two California residents plead guilty in $16M Medicare hospice fraud and money laundering scheme; who’s calling 988, 3 years in; patients don’t understand processed foods and health risks – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

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MarinHealth Pays $3 Million to Settle Class Action Meta Pixel Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

MarinHealth has agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve claims related to its use of the Meta Pixel tracking tool on its website between 2019 and 2025. MarinHealth is the operator of Marin Health Medical Center and various outpatient clinics in Marin County and Sonoma County in California. Like many other healthcare providers, MarinHealth used Meta Pixel and other tracking tools on its website to collect visitor information.

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Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? What you need to know

Medical Economics

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What does a fair (but firm) disciplinary process look like? Part one of two

Practice Index

Sit back and let me tell you a story… Yes, really! I’m going to tell you a story. Not a true story (as we know that would break confidentiality) but a made-up one largely based on real-life experiences in HR. The story’s all about a disciplinary process, and I admit, it won’t be making the bestseller lists anytime soon. But for managers who find the management of misconduct a bit of a mystery, it might be of interest.

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Is your practice overpaying for medical billing?

Physicians Practice

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Training As A Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Careers

Training ​As A Phlebotomist: Your Complete ⁤Guide ⁣to Starting a Healthcare Career Embarking on a career as a phlebotomist ⁣ is an excellent choice​ for individuals interested in healthcare, patient care, and laboratory work. Phlebotomists play a crucial role in collecting blood samples for medical testing, diagnosis, and treatment. If ⁣you’re considering this path, understanding teh training⁤ process, certification requirements, and ⁤practical tips can ⁤pave ​the way towards a successful

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SK Capital enters exclusive talks to acquire Lisi Medical from LISI Group

Medical Economics

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Phlebotomy Tech Programs

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy Tech Programs: Your Complete Guide to a Rewarding Healthcare ‍Career Embarking on a⁣ career as a phlebotomy technician⁤ is an excellent choice for those interested ⁢in healthcare, patient ⁣care, ‍and ⁣laboratory work. Phlebotomy tech programs provide the essential training and certification needed​ to excel in this in-demand profession.

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From tech transfer to commercialization: The formulas that guided Bruin Biometrics

Medical Economics

Bruin Biometrics CEO Martin Burns discusses the "formulas" that guided the company through the challenges of bringing a device to market.

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How Long To Be A Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Careers

How Long To Be A Phlebotomist: Your Complete Guide to a ‍Healthcare Career Embarking on a​ career⁣ as‌ a phlebotomist is an excellent choice⁣ for those interested⁢ in healthcare, patient interaction, and clinical laboratory work. But how long does it take to become a certified phlebotomist? In this extensive guide, we’ll explore the educational⁢ pathways, training duration, certification requirements, and practical tips to help ⁢you start ⁢your journey quickly and efficiently.

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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD My friends, we are like explorers of yore standing at the edge of a known continent, looking out at the vast ocean in hopes of finding new, unspoiled, better lands across it. True, we may have despoiled the continent behind us, but certainly things will be better in the new lands. In the metaphor I’m thinking of, the known continent is our shambles of a healthcare system.

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Intermountain Healthcare Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Careers

Intermountain Healthcare Phlebotomy: Your Ultimate Guide If you’re considering a career⁢ in medical laboratory services or need reliable blood collection for ​health diagnostics, Intermountain ​Healthcare Phlebotomy offers‌ comprehensive training, ​professional services, and ⁢career opportunities. As a‌ leading healthcare provider in Utah and‍ surrounding regions, Intermountain⁤ Healthcare’s‍ commitment​ to patient care extends to its expert phlebotomy teams, ensuring s

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Two court decisions impacting reproductive care items

Physicians Practice

Recent court rulings reshape reproductive health care privacy and regulations, emphasizing the need for updated HIPAA policies and awareness of state laws.

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Data Visualization for Business Administrative Assistant Professionals

Northwest Career College

Data visualization represents information in charts, graphs, and other forms to understand business intelligence better and develop wiser decisions. If you want to work as a business administrative assistant , knowledge of this skill will give you an edge over others and even bring more open opportunities your way. Let us find out why data visualization is a significant concern and how you can use it in your career.

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Measles Cases At A 33 Year High, According To CDC Report

Forbes Healthcare

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 33 year high, despite the availability of a safe, effective vaccine. The spread of misinformation has fueled this increase.

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Can a Legal Assistant Work Remotely? What You Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Many people, especially those with busy schedules, seek more job flexibility. If you consider becoming a legal assistant, you might wonder whether you can work from home. The good news is that working at home as a legal assistant is an option, but there are critical things to remember. Law firms and businesses still need organized and qualified employees, even if they are online-based.

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Former White House Physician Targeted In Biden Probe

Forbes Healthcare

Attempting to force Dr. Kevin O'Connor to violate patient confidentiality could undermine the trust future presidents place in the doctors charged with their care.

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Optum, other health insurers are gaining more and more control of primary care across the country: study

Medical Economics

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Envisioning Healthcare Without Immigrants

Forbes Healthcare

New survey data suggests immigrants play a major role in US healthcare. As US attitudes towards immigration shift, will they continue to play this role going forward?

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