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EvidenceCare Recognized As One of the Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | May 13, 2024 EvidenceCare has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 14, 2024, issue of MH magazine. “With all the economic uncertainty, staffing challeng

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Want to get rich in health care? Ditch the startup and run a hospital

The Healthcare Blog

By MATTHEW HOLT Given that I ran a health technology conference for many years, I tend to run in a circle of people who have some ambition to get rich in health care. After all, billions of dollars of VC money have been dropped in lots of startups over the last decade, and a few prime examples have done very well. For example Jeff Tangey of Doximity, Glen Tullman of Livongo, Chaim Indig of Phressia and many others did fine when their companies IPOed in the late 2010s.

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Medicare Advantage unrest, Change Healthcare fallout and more big takeaways from insurers’ Q1

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

All major payers saw elevated utilization but only an unprepared few struggled with the trend, the Change Healthcare cyberattack caused minimal financial fallout and a new D-SNP rule opens the door to a Medicare growth opportunity.

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Once Again, Walgreens May Try To Sell U.K. Boots Pharmacies

Forbes Healthcare

Walgreens is once again attempting to sell its Boots pharmacies in the United Kingdom as chief executive officer Tim Wentworth reviews the company’s businesses.

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How behavioral health integration benefits primary care

Medical Economics

How Cleveland's University Hospital Health System has made mental and behavioral health services available in its primary care practices, and why that has improved clinical outcomes while enhancing health equity.

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More Evidence Immigrants Don’t Crowd Out U.S.-Born Professionals

Forbes Healthcare

New research finds admitting more foreign-born physicians helps Americans live longer and does not crowd out U.S. doctors.

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What Is Whooping Cough? U.K. Doctors Bring Back Masks As Cases Rise

Forbes Healthcare

Family doctors have asked patients to don masks to prevent the spread of the contagious and potentially deadly disease.

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Nursing Maneuvers for Shoulder Dystocia

Relias

Though relatively rare, shoulder dystocia can cause serious complications if not addressed quickly and effectively. To protect the health of both parents and infants, obstetric care teams must have a robust shoulder dystocia management plan in place. They must also continuously improve their shoulder dystocia preparation and management skills. In this article, we’ll review nursing maneuvers for shoulder dystocia and the key role nurses play in shoulder dystocia cases.

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911 call turned deadly: It’s time we invest in our community

KevinMD.com

“Shoot! Shoot in the heart,” local Miami resident Donald Armstrong screamed while waving around a screwdriver on his front porch during the peak of a mental health episode. Despite pleas from his mother not to kill her son, Armstrong was tased and shot over a dozen times. A 911 call tragically escalated into … Read more… 911 call turned deadly: It’s time we invest in our community originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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The Washington Post publishes an advertorial on IV drips

Science Based Medicine

Last week, I had a choice between two poorly framed articles on health to discuss. I wrote about the one on "vaccine injury." But the second one about IV drips kept nagging at me. Why do journalists do so poorly on issues like this? The post The Washington Post publishes an advertorial on IV drips first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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4 Best Military Family Vacations to Plan Your Next Trip

MedCerts

Hike and Explore Hit the trails at national parks and game reserves to awaken your family's sense of adventure. Imagine your family hiking through lush forests, climbing rocky outcrops or stargazing under the vast night sky. Exploring nature and its bountifulness can kickstart your family's fitness enthusiasm in the most scenic settings. It's all about staying active, releasing those endorphins and savoring fantastic nature views.

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Consideration postponed for new billing codes for prior authorization

Medical Economics

AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.

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Explain This One to Me

Sensible Medicine

Next weekend at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting I will debate left atrial appendage occlusion. I’ve lost track of how many times I have tried to convince my colleagues that the evidence supporting this procedure is weak. The makers of one of the more popular devices, called Watchman, advertise on their website that 400,000 devices have been implanted worldwide.

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Trends in telehealth: Integrating physicians into virtual care

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Many physicians are interested in working in telehealth, whether it’s part-time, full-time or gig work. Here are the factors to consider when integrating physicians into a virtual care program.

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Cyberattacks Are bankrupting health care providers. Insurance may help.

Medical Economics

Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Online Medical Assistant Programs With the plethora of choice out there, selecting the right career path is not an easy decision. Have you taken a look at the health care industry? Careers in this field are prevalent and do not necessarily dictate that you must become a doctor or nurse. Other careers within the health care industry include medical support jobs, such as medical assistants.

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Recovery after a shooting; regulating biotechnology; presidential politics and health care – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Risk Management for Shoulder Dystocia Claims

Relias

Shoulder dystocia is a relatively uncommon birthing complication that occurs when one or both of a baby’s shoulders get stuck in the birthing parent’s pelvis during labor. Despite its relatively low rate of occurrence — and the fact that a majority of babies in these cases are born safely — shoulder dystocia is still a leading cause of litigation in obstetrics.

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7 Reasons for Healthcare Leaders to Focus on Patient Experience

Performance Health

Prioritizing patient experience is vital for enhancing outcomes and offers multifaceted benefits for healthcare institutions. This strategic focus not only improves patient care but also bolsters operational efficiency. Explore the seven key reasons why healthcare leaders must prioritize patient experience for transformative impact.

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Policies to reform prior authorization: a slideshow

Medical Economics

In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.

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Using AI to address 5 critical business challenges in healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

AI transforms healthcare: Tackle patient expectations, debt crisis, regulatory hurdles and staffing shortages.

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Physicians Practice digital edition: Top challenges and how to overcome

Physicians Practice

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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Black Basta ransomware is toying with critical infrastructure providers, authorities say

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The threat group has impacted more than 500 targets worldwide, including those in healthcare.

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Practice tip of the week: Succession planning

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement - Adapting Revenue Cycle Strategies for the Future

DrChrono

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, more providers are shifting to value-based care (VBC). VBC has quickly grown into a $500 billion enterprise and is well on its way to $1 trillion. Value-based care is indeed the future of healthcare delivery. It’s a model that values both the patient and the healthcare provider. However, transitioning to a value-based model is not without its hurdles.

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5 Must-Have Skills for Successful Legal Assistants

Northwest Career College

The field of law is dynamic, and legal assistants play a significant role in supporting legal operations and bridging the gap between attorneys and clients. However, this all-important role can only be performed with technical skills in litigation, drafting affidavits, legal writing, and legal research. This post will explore the essential skills required to become a valuable player in the legal field.

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Building Bridges, Not Walls: Promoting Cultural Competence & Humility in Nursing

Minority Nurse

Given the diversity in our world today, take a moment and ask yourself: Are you a culturally competent nurse or nursing student? Do you demonstrate cultural humility? You may have explored the concepts of cultural competence and humility in nursing school, but let’s take it a step further and consider how to apply these concepts in everyday interactions with members of diverse groups and communities.

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Biden Goes “Over The Top” In Latest Offensive Of The War Over Obamacare

Forbes Healthcare

The new rule effectively forces Americans to overpay for benefits they'll never use and don't want, instead of choosing a plan tailored to their needs and risk profile.

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