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Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Using Protocol-Directed Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Sensible Medicine

Commentary The authors conclude that “protocol-directed active surveillance offers a clear set of expectations for patients and clinicians to follow.” This cohort was primarily made up of insured, educated, and non-Hispanic white patients. ” This is perhaps too strong a conclusion given this study’s design.

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What’s Expected to Drive Up Health Plan Costs in 2025: GLP-1s, Behavioral Health, and Inflationary Pressures for Hospitals and Doctors – PwC’s Behind the Numbers 2025

Health Populi

Following the BLS report on the CPI for June 2024, PwC published their new annual report from PwC titled Behind the Numbers 2025 tells us that commercial health care spending is expected to grow some 8.0% That positive economic news did not extend to medical care and personal care, the BLS reported, whose costs increased by 3.3%

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A 2025 Subaru Forester, a Year at U-New Mexico, or a Health Plan for a Family of Four: the 2024 Milliman Medical Index

Health Populi

This year, I opted for a 2025 Subaru Forester and a year’s tuition for a New Mexico resident living off-campus for 2023-24 attending University of New Mexico. These numbers are for one “average” person covered by an employer via PPO.

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Primary care news round-up (27th February to 5th March 2025)

Practice Index

Lords bid to exempt practices from NI increases Practices could still be exempted from the increase in employers National Insurance rates following a vote in the House of Lords. Practices advised to continue safe working Practices have been advised to continue with safe working following the end of the contract dispute in England.

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PCNs secured for 2025/26: welcome news or temporary fix?

Practice Index

NHS England has provided some welcome yet unquestionably overdue reassurance to GP practices and additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) staff that the future of PCNs is secure for the 2025/26 financial year. It feels like the scheme is setting us up to fail. The post PCNs secured for 2025/26: welcome news or temporary fix?

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Connect Care Satisfaction Follow-Up Survey

Connect Care Bytes Blog

This survey will be available from March 3 to March 31, 2025, and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Providing feedback about your experiences in Connect Care will give AHS the information needed to make improvements. The survey and an FAQ can be accessed via the below links.

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Top medical practice software tools in 2025

Mobius MD

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Medical practice software: the best of 2025 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT.