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A Surgeon Turns Activist

Sensible Medicine

A few years ago, Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt waded into a minefield. He had been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for over thirty years when he expressed his opinion that the ACS’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives were threatening their dedication to excellence. Dr. Bosshardt has garnered support for his objections and has published his opinions in The Wall Street Journal, City Journal, and National Review.

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The Best Global Brands Through a Lens on Health – Reading Interbrand’s 2023 Annual Report

Health Populi

“Businesses which have witnessed a rise in brand value…have all transcended their established category norms and play a more significant and meaningful role in society and consumers’ lives,” we learn in the Interbrand Best Global Brands 2023 report, subtitled, “How Iconic Brands Lead Across Arenas. Most brands stagnated or lost ground in terms of brand value in 2023, with average growth rate of 5.7% compared to 16% in 2022.

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Vanderbilt Nursing Professor Receives $3.6M to Study Telemedicine and Post-intensive Care Syndrome Recovery

Minority Nurse

Vanderbilt School of Nursing Assistant Professor Leanne Boehm , PhD, RN, FCCM, received an R01 grant of more than $3.6 million over five years to examine, with her collaborators, the efficacy of telemedicine services among people recovering from post-intensive care syndrome. This effort, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is the first PICS longitudinal cognitive impairment intervention study.

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Adjectives

Science Based Medicine

When a placebo is called 'powerful', what is meant? Nothing. The post Adjectives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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5 Hygiene Tips for Dental Assistant Students

MedQuest College

Welcome to the world of dental assisting! As you embark on this journey, it’s crucial to prioritize hygiene practices that not only ensure the well-being of your patients but also contribute to a safe and efficient dental environment. In this blog post, we’ll discuss five hygiene essential tips tailored specifically for dental assistant students.

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How Long Does It Take to Become a Medical Assistant?

Southern Careers Institute

 Choosing a career as a medical assistant is an exciting and fulfilling path in the healthcare industry. Medical assistants are the unsung heroes who ensure that medical facilities run like well-oiled machines, providing vital support to healthcare professionals. You might be wondering, “How fast can I become a medical assistant?” In this blog, we’ll […] How Long Does It Take to Become a Medical Assistant?

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How to Fit Medical Assistant School Into Your Hectic Life

Prism Career Institute

Does your life seem too busy? Almost everyone in modern society might answer yes to this question. But feeling overwhelmed by our obligations might be a sign that priorities are out of balance, and a change is needed. If you have been considering a career switch and want to work in healthcare, consider medical assistant school. The Medical Assistant program offered by Prism Career Institute is offered at campus locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Revolutionizing Patient Care: The Power of Care Guidance Beyond Lay Navigation

Guideway Care

In a recent article published in Healthcare Business News, Craig Parker, CEO, Guideway Care, delves into the transformative role that care guidance plays in addressing non-clinical factors that contribute significantly to patient issues, totaling up to 80%. The focus on patient navigation programs often falls short, emphasizing engagement but lacking meaningful patient activation.

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When the Payor is Also the Decisionmaker in ERISA Benefits Lawsuits Under 29 U.S.C. § 1132(a)(1)(B)

Healthcare Law Insights blog

When the same health plan administrator both administers a benefit plan and pays the benefits due under the plan, it is considered by courts to have a structural conflict of interest. That conflict of interest is not problematic on its own – it is perfectly legal, and it is not a breach of fiduciary duty. However, when a plan member files a lawsuit challenging the administrator’s denial of the member’s benefits, a court can consider the conflict of interest as a factor in whether the administr