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Physicians More Bullish On the Benefits of Digital Tools for Patient Care, the AMA Tells Us

Health Populi

Most doctors see the advantages of digital health tools like telehealth, consumers’ access to their health information, and point-of-care workflow solutions, the American Medical Association found in a survey of 1300 physicians, published in September 2022. Supports value-based care. Supports heath equity.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

Minority Nurse

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2022) estimated over 100,000 registered nurses left the profession and predicted that another 800,000 nurses would follow them by 2027. The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio.

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U.K. Officials Take Legal Action to Stop Nurses from Going on Strike

Scrubs

Government officials say they are worried about the strike impacting patient care and safety. The RCN has come under fire for not letting certain nurses and wards opt out of the strike even though they did so when they went on strike in February and at the end of 2022. However, Barclay maintains that the strike is “unlawful.”

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Is It OK for Internists to Wear Masks Forever?

Sensible Medicine

I have written my own essays about it on Sensible Medicine on September 28 th , 2022 , and January 11 th , 2024. The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relationship keeps me coming back to the issue.

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How Digital Transformation is Reshaping the Healthcare Supply Chain  

CollaborateMD

Where there is disruption, critical care, in all forms, is placed on hold. To tackle these challenges, providers and healthcare leaders are thinking strategically and looking deeper into ways to cut costs without compromising patient care. RPA automates repetitive tasks like invoice processing and order confirmation.

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Healthcare Workers in the AI Revolution: Pioneers or Passive Users?

Sensible Medicine

In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT-3.5. This represents a significant step towards integrating AI more deeply into medical practice, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment personalization, and overall patient care. Other companies are also racing to provide AI-based technology in healthcare.

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7 Fast Growing Entry Level Healthcare Jobs for 2025

ACI Medical & Dental School

Average Salary ( ZipRecruiter, NJ ): $50,481 Job Outlook ( BLS 2033 Outlook ): 11% (Much faster than average) Learn More: EKG Technician Patient Care Technician What Do They Do? Patient Care Technicians work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Where Do They Work? Where Do They Work?