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Why Attribution Bias Might be the Costliest Bias

Sensible Medicine

I am a total sucker for an article that argues for the importance of primary care. I am also obsessed with our diagnostic reasoning biases. In this article, Dr. Adam Cifu To paraphrase Shaw and Hawking, “The greatest threat to diagnostic excellence is not lack of a diagnosis but rather the illusion of a diagnosis.”

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AI is Transforming Healthcare Behind the Scenes

Mobius MD

AI tools can help balance the ecosystem by improving resource management, from bed availability to diagnostic equipment usage. Physicians also benefit when patients come prepared for their visits and stay engaged with their care plans.

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Practice Managers respond to plans to fund A&G services

Practice Index

The plan includes a push for GPs to increase the use of A&G, with a target of 4 million advice requests in 2025/26, up from the 2.4 By removing the need for consultant appointments, the Government aims to end the cycle of patients being delayed between GP referrals and hospital care. million delivered in 2023/24.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

For instance, patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension can have regular virtual check-ins with their doctors to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to their care plans. Cost Savings Telehealth can lead to cost savings for both patients and providers.

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Understanding DRG Codes and Their Impact on Hospitals

EvidenceCare

The team took 10,000 ICD9-CM codes and grouped them into 25 MDCs (Major Diagnostic Categories) that corresponded to body systems. This can involve optimizing care plans for specific DRGs, which can lead to reduced lengths of stay and improved quality of care.

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Essential Phlebotomy Skills Developed in Our Medical Assistant Program

Prism Career Institute

This procedure is integral to healthcare, whether for diagnostic testing, treatment of conditions such as hemochromatosis, or for administering intravenous fluids. Despite its routine nature, phlebotomy requires careful planning and execution to ensure patient comfort and procedural success, making a solid grasp of the basics essential.

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Medical Assistants vs Nurses and the Key Differences in Roles

WSMDA

Their responsibilities can vary significantly depending on the healthcare setting, but often include duties like: Scheduling appointments Maintaining medical records Taking patient histories Assisting with exams Collecting lab specimens Providing basic patient care Nursing Nurses provide patient care across a wide range of healthcare environments.