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Mpox Vaccine Maker Bavarian Nordic Shares Soar Amid Concern Over Virus Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

Bavarian Nordic produces one of the only vaccines for mpox and its shots are the only ones licensed for the disease in the U.S. and European Union.

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Dissatisfaction with EHR increases nurses’ burnout risk: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly one-third of nurses experiencing burnout said their electronic health record contributed to symptoms, according to Klas Research. Many of those nurses reported they’d likely leave their workplaces soon.

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FDA Approves Updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines

Forbes Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six years and older receive the updated shots.

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CMS has received 12K complaints of No Surprises noncompliance; won $1.7M in restitution

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The most common complaints against providers were for surprise billing, while the top complaints for health plans included incorrectly calculating qualifying payment amounts.

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Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options

Open Dental

Patient statements come in all different shapes and sizes. We'll review the various options, and how to create them with just a few clicks. The post Patient Statements, Explained: Individual Statement Options appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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GP collective action – What’s the reality for practices?

Practice Index

The resounding vote in favour of taking collective action by GP partners sent a clear message to the powers that be that general practice is at breaking point. With the collective action now underway, what does this mean for general practice and how is it affecting practices? 70% of the Practice Managers we spoke to said that their practice was taking action.

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New Jersey to erase $100M of medical debt

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly 50,000 residents will see their debt forgiven. The initiative comes as other states and federal regulators have moved to lessen the burden of medical debt.

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The MMI: Everything You Need to Know

Accepted Blog

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become a very common med school interview format – one that is meant to provide a fairer, more comprehensive assessment of applicants. It’s grown in popularity since 2004, when Canada’s McMaster University published a study illustrating the flaws in the traditional interview format, especially in the ways that interviewers often unfairly influence the quality of interviews.

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FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines: Effectiveness, Who’s Eligible And More

Forbes Healthcare

Pfizer and Moderna’s updated vaccines will be available for people six months and older.

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A game-changer in methamphetamine treatment

KevinMD.com

The standard treatment for methamphetamine poisoning is “sedate and wait.” There is no antidote to methamphetamine; instead, we typically aim to cover up the unwanted symptoms. We prescribe our favorite sedative, Ketamine or a B52 cocktail (Haldol 5, Ativan 2, Benadryl 50), and often multiple dosages are required to control the agitation and ensure the Read more… A game-changer in methamphetamine treatment originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Which Long Covid Symptoms Are The Most Common In Kids And Teens?

Forbes Healthcare

According to a new study of close to 900 participants, the most common long Covid symptoms in adolescents are loss in smell or taste, fatigue, and pain.

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5 reasons to outsource your medical coding services 

Health Prime

Medical coding consists of transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. According to Grand View Research , the medical coding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.85% from 2023 to 2030. However, this aspect is often overlooked despite being the backbone of accurate billing and reimbursement in the healthcare industry.

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Social Drivers of Health: Insights into addressing socioeconomic obstacles with patients

Medical Economics

Talking about social drivers of health may help us think differently about how we approach them.

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Updated COVID shots from Pfizer, Moderna cleared by FDA

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The approval of both vaccines, designed to better match the coronavirus strains currently circulating, comes just ahead of the fall and winter seasons.

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Take the stress out of bank holiday leave calculations

Practice Index

With the August bank holiday weekend on the way, you might be wondering how to manage annual leave for staff who work part time. Using Holiday Manager , simply enter the working pattern of your staff member and their leave entitlement, and their bank holiday allowance is automatically calculated. It's as easy as that, and it's free to use in the HUB !

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Tackling technology and workflow barriers to successful care management

Medical Economics

Connecting the dots for better patient care starts with better data — faster — for physicians, payers and community resources.

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From Cycle Tracking to Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Future Moms

We Care Online

From Cycle Tracking to Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Future Moms Embarking on the journey to motherhood is an exciting and deeply personal experience. From understanding your menstrual cycle to tracking pregnancy milestones, each step brings you closer to welcoming a new life. This guide will take you through the essential phases of cycle tracking and pregnancy, offering tips and insights to help you along the way.

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Solution oriented strategies to reduce errors and malpractice claims

Physicians Practice

ana Siegal, Vice President of Risk Management and Analytics at Coverys, discusses solution oriented strategies that health care providers can use to reduce errors and malpractice claims.

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Primary care news round-up (15th August to 21st August 2024)

Practice Index

NHS urged to encourage practice chains for the age of AI According to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a flexible digital health record and large-scale groups of practices are needed for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The think-tank recommends that the NHS commissions practice services “for scale” and offers financial rewards for improved outcomes and reduced rates of hospital admissions.

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Understanding Functional Medicine

Minority Nurse

In the 21st century, several holistic approaches to medicine have become increasingly popular among clinicians and patients. One such approach continuing to gain steam is functional medicine. But what exactly is functional medicine, and what does it have to offer patients looking to dive deeper, as well as providers and clinicians who want to help their patients improve their overall health and well-being?

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Concierge medicine versus the traditional model: A physician's experience

Medical Economics

David B. MacIsaac, DO, explains how is traditional practice model differed from the concierge model with SignatureMD.

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Vulnerabilities in care delivery based on claims data history

Physicians Practice

Dana Siegal, Vice President of Risk Management and Analytics at Coverys, discusses using data to identifying high-risk areas for malpractice.

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Concierge medicine: Should you transition the practice on your own?

Medical Economics

Answers to frequently asked questions about concierge medicine with Terry Bauer, CEO of Specialdocs.

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Expert Spotlight: Wali Khan – Leading By Example

Arkenea

Wali Khan, a healthcare technology leader with over two decades of experience enabling business capabilities through the development of innovative software products and solutions talks about the role of AI in current and future projects, what it takes to be a successful CTO in the healthcare sector and more. Connect with Wali on LinkedIn here. 1. How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade?

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The case for dictating clinical notes during patient visits

Mobius MD

Most doctors wish they could spend less time documenting care and more time providing it. Dictating clinical notes in the presence of your patients is a win-win: you maximize efficiency and repeat the treatment plan to the patient. Let’s review the benefits of mobile medical dictation and help you decide if real-time dictation is the right documentation workflow for your practice.

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What is the Difference Between an IT Specialist and an IT Technician?

Northwest Career College

As technology has developed, the field of IT has produced a wider variety of specialized roles. Among the many job titles in IT, two of the most confusing are IT Specialist and IT Technician. Although these titles may sound similar, they involve different duties, expertise, and career paths. Understanding the distinctions between these two roles can provide valuable information for businesses looking to hire the right people.

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Claims data dive: General medicine malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning general medicine malpractice events.

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Mental health treatment plan goals: Setting providers and patients up for success

Valant

Mental health treatment plan goals: Setting providers and patients up for success

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Claims data dive: Orthopedic malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning orthopedic malpractice events.

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How EHRs and their data can support behavioral health practices

Valant

How EHRs and their data can support behavioral health practices

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Claims data dive: Obstetrics malpractice events

Physicians Practice

Check out the PDF for data from Coverys concerning obstetrics malpractice events.

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