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This Startup Lets Paralyzed People Use Computers–Without A Chip In Their Head

Forbes Healthcare

Startup Cognixion, which has developed a noninvasive brain-computer interface, has begun a clinical trial for patients with ALS.

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Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance. But these are not […] The post Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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5 Conditions Where Integrative Medicine Is Transforming Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

Integrative medicine is increasingly transforming healthcare Here's 5 patient types who stand to benefit the most.

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Top Safety Practices Every Phlebotomist Should Follow

Northwest Career College

As a phlebotomist, you are responsible for drawing a person’s blood, be it for testing, donation, or transfusion. Your work directly involves needles and blood, so it’s essential to follow strict safety practices to protect yourself, your patients, and others around you. In this guide, we’ll walk together through the most critical safety steps every phlebotomist should observe, helping you uphold your responsibility with integrity and care. 1.

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AI Superintelligence Startup Promises New Drug Discoveries

Forbes Healthcare

Lila Sciences promises AI superintelligence and Recursion Pharmaceuticals is creating an AI map of human biology

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Medicaid expansion cuts could hit provider revenue, spike uncompensated care: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

If states end their expansion programs in response to funding cuts, spending on healthcare services would fall by nearly $80 billion and uncompensated care costs would rise by nearly $19 billion in 2026.

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Florida-based hospital operator Landmark Holdings files for bankruptcy

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Landmark, which operates six hospitals across three states, will kick off a marketing process for its facilities in the coming weeks as it seeks new capital or owners.

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What Gene Hackman’s Death Teaches Us About Caring For A Loved One With Dementia

Forbes Healthcare

Caring for a loved one suffering from dementia can be grueling, requiring family support and nearly constant vigilance.

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Virtual physical therapy company Hinge Health files for IPO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The digital health IPO market has slowed to a crawl in recent years, but it could be poised for a turnaround in 2025, experts say.

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Remote patient monitoring in 2025: The major changes physicians need to know about

Medical Economics

Heres what to know about advanced primary care management and how to get paid for it.

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Regulatory compliance for risk assessments

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, breaks down the key legal and regulatory factors medical practices must consider when conducting risk assessments.

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How providers can improve health equity and their bottom lines

Medical Economics

Creative financing gets physicians out of the collections business and back into the care business.

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Retaining health care workers

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, walks through how to retain the good employees your practice already has.

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Fraudulent clinical drug trials; HHS, RFK Jr. direct FDA to end industry self-affirmation of food ingredient safety; blood test for early dementia detection in sleep disorder patients – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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InnovationRx: The Measles Outbreak Keeps Spreading

Forbes Healthcare

In this weeks InnovationRx newsletter, the worsening measles outbreak, a noninvasive brain-computer implant, replacing heart valves with robots and more.

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The state of primary care: Reasons why the system fails

Medical Economics

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

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2025 - COVID-19 Vaccine Variant Target: Who Should Choose?

Sensible Medicine

As of Aug 30, 2024, the US FDA has granted approval for Comirnaty (Pfizer) and Spikevax (Moderna) and emergency use authorization for Novavax for use in fall 2024 COVID-19 vaccine programs. 1,2 Moderna and Pfizer have manufactured mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant, a descendent of the JN.1 strain, whereas the Novavax recombinant protein platform targets the JN.1 variant.

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The state of primary care: A surprising finding

Medical Economics

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

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What’s the Most a CNA Can Make Per Hour?

We Care Online

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) form an important component of the healthcare system as they render care to the patients. How much can aCNA actually earn an hour? The answer hinges on ahandful of factors, including where you work and where you live. Highest-Paying CNA Positions However, notevery CNA job pays the same. Others realize that the type of facility orother obligations are worth a higher wage.

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The 4% rule doesn’t guarantee you won’t go broke in retirement

Medical Economics

Rule of thumb on how much retirees can withdraw from their investment portfolio annually is just a rough starting point.

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Accredited Electrician Schools: Your Local Options Explored

Intercoast

Are you exploring options for accredited electrician training to help prepare for a career in the electrical trades ? With the growing demand for skilled professionals, selecting a quality training program is an important step. This guide will walk you through how to research accredited programs , the benefits of hands-on learning, and important considerations like licensing requirements and financial aid options (if qualified).

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The state of primary care: Where to start improvements

Medical Economics

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

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58% of Ransomware Attacks Involved Compromised Perimeter Security Appliances

The HIPAA Journal

A new report from the cyber insurance and security services provider Coalition has revealed the most common initial access vectors in ransomware attacks. Based on an analysis of claims, Coalition determined the most commonly exploited technology was compromised perimeter security devices such as a virtual private network or firewall, which were involved in almost 6 out of 10 ransomware attacks.The most commonly compromised products were perimeter security appliances from Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWa

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The state of primary care: Help from the president and Congress

Medical Economics

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, discusses primary care in the U.S. health care system.

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Columbus Regional Healthcare Agrees to $1,175,000 Data Breach Settlement

The HIPAA Journal

Columbus Regional Healthcare has agreed to a $1,175,000 settlement to resolve litigation stemming from a May 2023 data breach. The breach was detected on May 21, 2023, and the forensic investigation confirmed that hackers had access to parts of its network between May 19, 2023, and May 21, 2024, including systems that contained the personal and protected health information of 132,887 individuals.

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Technology in your practice: Why integrate more tech or AI into your workflow?

Medical Economics

Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?

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15K Patients Potentially Affected by Insider Incident at New York Healthcare Provider

The HIPAA Journal

More than 15,000 patients of Stram Center for Integrative Medicine have potentially been affected by an insider incident, SSK Plastic Surgery has disclosed a 2024 cyberattack, and The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been affected by a security incident at one of its vendors. Stram Center for Integrative Medicine Stram Center for Integrative Medicine in New York has notified 15,263 individuals about a security incident involving the misuse of a patients payment card inform

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Technology in your practice: What tools are most effective?

Medical Economics

Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?

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Navigating the Electrical and HVAC Trades in California: Opportunities, Challenges, and Your Path to Success

Intercoast

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contents A Growing Job Market with High Demand Competitive Wages and Benefits The Realities of the Job: Challenges and How to Overcome Them Safety Risks: A Top Priority Physical Demands: Strength and Adaptability Irregular Work Hours: Balancing Flexibility and Overtime Training and Certification: Your Pathway to a Successful Career Electrical Trade HVAC Trade Why Choose a Career in the Trades?

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Technology in your practice: How difficult is it to implement these new technologies?

Medical Economics

Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?

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Mildred Elley partners with The Caring Gene

Mildred Elley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2025 CONTACT Mildred Elley: Maria Neal, mneal@mildred-elley.edu 518-786-0855 Caring Gene: Grazia Yaeger, GYaeger@caringgene.org, 518-383-5060 Ext. 7444 Mildred Elley Partners with Caring Gene to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce in Upstate New York Mildred Elley joins a state-funded program to address healthcare workforce shortages and reduce barriers to career advancement; enrolled students receive fully covered tuition and books, among other support, as communitie