Athena Career Academy

APRIL 22, 2024

The demand for skilled medical assistants is higher in today's healthcare landscape. As aspiring students navigate the myriad of training options, the choice between online and in-person classes looms. While online platforms offer convenience and flexibility, the traditional approach of in-person training provides an unmatched level of hands-on experience and mentorship essential for success in the field.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

The benefits of being treated by a female clinician were especially pronounced among women, researchers found, possibly due to male physicians underestimating the severity of illnesses in their female patients.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Aasim Saeed is the CEO of Amenities. He’s a doc, ex-McKinsey Consultant and spent a lot of time building a version of his tool for Baylor Scott & White. We had a wide ranging conversation about how health systems treat patients (not well), whether health systems know the value of their customers (no!), and how to bump up “in network” utilization.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

From dengue to Zika to malaria, climate change is altering the impact of infectious diseases throughout the world. A robust surveillance system may help.

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Science Based Medicine

APRIL 22, 2024

No matter how implausible it is or how weak the evidence for it is, the myth that COVID vaccines cause "turbo cancer" just won't die. Quite the contrary, alas. Antivaxxers are—dare I say?—turbocharging it with bad science. The post COVID-19 vaccine-caused “turbo cancer” nonsense just keeps getting more turbocharged and nonsensical first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

A study of 718 patients who sought treatment in U.S.-based primary and emergency care settings found that antibiotics were ineffective in providing symptomatic relief.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

Email accounts have been compromised at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority and the Medical Home Network in Illinois. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Email Account Breach The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (UW Health) recently provided an update on a security incident that was detected in late 2023.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

To lower excessive out-of-pocket costs, we need to bring clarity and competition to the murky world of PBMs

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MedCerts

APRIL 22, 2024

MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts) MyCAA provides military spouses with financial assistance to train in in-demand careers. Eligible spouses can receive up to $2,000 annually for three years, totaling $4,000. The funds can cover professional licenses, credentials and courses leading to an associate degree. You can start the application process by creating an account on the MyCAA website.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

A new study of over 776,000 patients found that those who were treated by women physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates than those who consulted male physicians.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

We must give clinicians the tools they need to help patients become more active participants in their care.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

Fuel sourced from living matter could greatly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Companies are working on solutions that don't undermine biodiversity in the process.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 22, 2024

I remember when Dr. Gervasio Lamas stunned the world of cardiology when he presented the results of the TACT 1 trial. I chose the verb stun because chelation was way outside the box that contains medical thinking. This was not a drug or a procedure. It is a way to remove heavy metals from the body. And it was practiced not by doctors, but alternative medicine practitioners.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

We have new tools to fight malaria, but it is the health workers on the frontline who make the difference.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

Synthetic opioids described as "500 times more powerful than morphine" are being sold illicitly through U.K. social media, an investigation has found.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are essential healthcare providers who are excellent, skilled clinical resources for newborns and elderly patients. While there are many available NP career choices, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a trendy option among nurses seeking to become primary care providers with the authority to diagnose illnesses, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and manage the care of patients across the lifespan.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 22, 2024

The value of sleep has been celebrated as early as the dawn of life itself.

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MedCerts

APRIL 22, 2024

MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts) MyCAA provides military spouses with financial assistance to train in in-demand careers. Eligible spouses can receive up to $2,000 annually for three years, totaling $4,000. The funds can cover professional licenses, credentials and courses leading to an associate degree. You can start the application process by creating an account on the MyCAA website.

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MedQuest College

APRIL 22, 2024

As a sonographer, you’ll play a vital role in helping healthcare providers diagnose and treat patients using ultrasound technology. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in this field, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get started. Understand the Role of a Sonographer Before pursuing a career in diagnostic medical sonography, it’s important to understand the role and responsibilities of a sonographer.

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Performance Health

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurse leadership forms the backbone of nursing teams and care delivery, and the impact of their actions has long-lasting effects on healthcare outcomes. This blog focuses on empowering nurse leadership to take the lead in ensuring patient safety. We’ll explore strategies to elevate nurse leaders, underscoring their pivotal role in improving patient well-being.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 22, 2024

CEO Tim Hingtgen told investors in February that divestitures could yield more than $1 billion for the hospital operator.

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Physicians Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

Federal regulators announce public meeting tomorrow on issue that is divisive in health care.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurses will play an integral role as virtual care becomes a more widely adopted care model.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

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DrChrono

APRIL 22, 2024

Physicians are increasingly looking to technology like voice recognition software in healthcare. Healthcare services and technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry. The healthcare software market is expected to grow by 15% annually through 2027. These tech tools help streamline medical processes. For instance, speech-to-text optimizes medical notetaking and documentation.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Anticipate Post-Acute Cutover Cutover for post-acute care is a process through which key pieces of information about admitted patients are entered into Connect Care prior to launch. The primary concern for prescribers will be the management of medication and non-medication orders, and the translation of important information about patients’ clinical status from a paper record to Connect

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Medical Economics

APRIL 22, 2024

Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 22, 2024

Busy college campuses, all-night study sessions, and bachelor’s degrees typically come to mind when “higher education” is mentioned. Indeed, it is a door for most individuals to many promising career opportunities. It is important to note that there are alternative paths to success for individuals who may not want to pursue traditional higher education.

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