Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Participants with the highest BMI scores and those who regularly smoked cigarettes saw the largest decreases in colorectal cancer risk.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for data breaches — a spot the sector has held since 2011.
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Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
What's driving consolidation in health care and what it means for the future of your practice
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
American Academy of Physician Associates says patients face health care shortages as American Medical Association suppresses modernization efforts.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
Steward also provided an update on increasingly tense negotiations with its landlord about how to distribute proceeds from sales.
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Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
KevinMD.com
AUGUST 1, 2024
As private equity (PE) plays a larger role in health care, we likely have a patient-centric image of who these individuals are and what these institutions do. But what does health care look like to PE, and what does health care do from their perch? While attending a housewarming party of an acquaintance who works Read more… Private equity’s takeover of health care: a patient’s nightmare originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
Patient acquisition costs can quickly cut into your practice's profits.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Opponents of birth control don't object to condoms because they think they don't work, and Dr. Vinay Prasad doesn't object to masks because he thinks they don't work. The post Dr. Adam Cifu Should Recognize, Dr. Vinay Prasad Will Never Admit Measures to Limit Viruses “Work” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Valant
AUGUST 1, 2024
Choosing between opening your own practice or working at a group practice is a critical decision for behavioral healthcare providers. Understanding the benefits and challenges of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Pros of Opening Your Own Practice If autonomy is one of your priorities, opening your own practice could be the right choice.
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Alignment Healthcare reported a $24 million second quarter loss as the provider of Medicare Advantage coverage to seniors saw a 56% increase in health plan members.
Valant
AUGUST 1, 2024
In the dynamic field of behavioral health, the success of your practice depends on the strength and effectiveness of your provider team. If you want to meet growing patient demand and enhance your service capabilities, you’ll need to hire top-shelf clinicians. But adding to a behavioral health team isn’t always easy; it demands strategic recruitment methods and a strong integration process for your new hires.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
How physicians can earn extra income in this role
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold more shares of drug distributor Cencora for proceeds of $1.1 billion, which will be used "debt paydown and general corporate purposes.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
Traditional primary care capabilities, when enhanced with existing consumer technologies, can enable a need-based intervention paradigm. The result can be increased outcomes across the quadruple aim of care—reducing the cost of care, enhancing the experience of care, improving health outcomes, and addressing health equities.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, new CEO Chuck Divita said the virtual care company is “not yet delivering on its fullest potential.
Open Dental
AUGUST 1, 2024
In our continuing Employee Spotlight series, we introduce Blake, whose hard work and dedication have truly made a difference in our organization. The post Employee Spotlight: Blake appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CFO Robert Shepardson said reducing headcount was “one of the big drivers” for improving the guidance.
Health Prime
AUGUST 1, 2024
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) , a crucial time to reflect on the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. The World Health Organization estimates that immunization prevents 3.5-5 million deaths yearly from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, measles, and more. As medical professionals, ensuring accurate billing for immunization services is paramount.
Trafft
AUGUST 1, 2024
Starting a home cleaning business doesn’t need to be complicated, but you need to know what are the exact steps to take. Home cleaning business can be quite profitable, with more dual-income families opting for cleaning services, due to lack of time for cleaning, and more income for outsourced house maintenance service (Grand View Research). Let’s dive into details on how to start a home cleaning business without headaches and significant upfront expenses!
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
Weekly hours for physicians are trending down, but burnout concerns persist
Practice Index
AUGUST 1, 2024
The news headlines about the recent global IT outage, which affected various walks of life in the UK and the NHS, included words like “chaos”, “bedlam” and “digital apocalypse” – suggesting serious and potentially life-threatening situations. In reality, the health service coped well and primary care, in particular, rose to the occasion and quickly adapted its workflow to deal with the problems, largely thanks to the business contingency plans that practices have ready and the hard work of their
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
AAFP president weighs in on current issues in U.S. health care market.
Physicians Practice
AUGUST 1, 2024
Over-treatment or low-value care represents approximately $75 to $100 billion in wasteful spending annually.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 1, 2024
Nursing is a rewarding profession, but it can leave us feeling physically tired by the end of the day. Whether dealing with difficult patients or being on our feet all day, we can sit and rest. However, sometimes, there’s still lingering tension that we’re unsure how to get rid of. If this sounds like you, somatic exercises can help you focus on your body with slow, deliberate movement.
Practice Index
AUGUST 1, 2024
A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in July 2024. HR Updates Amber alerts Surgeon challenged on “bare below the elbow” policy loses claims against NHS Trust Green alerts NHS agency worker did not have the right to full pay whilst on suspension Employer successfully defends equal pay claim The post HR and H&S Updates – July 2024 appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.
Northwest Career College
AUGUST 1, 2024
First impressions matter in practically every industry, and dentistry is no different. The front desk is usually where patients have initial contact with the dental practice. The experience patients have at the front desk can set the tone for their visit. Therefore, improving the satisfaction rate in the dental front desk experience is essential to build patient trust and ultimately improve retention.
Practice Index
AUGUST 1, 2024
GP partners vote in favour of collective action GP partners in England have voted to participate in collective action to protest against contractual terms and funding. The non-statutory ballot, which concluded on Monday (29th July), resulted in 98.3% of GP partners voting in favour and 1.7% voting against. Nearly 8,500 GP partners participated in the vote, representing 67.7% of those eligible.
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Harris’s public pronouncements regarding her healthcare policy suggest she would continue on the path forged by Biden. Yet subtle differences in emphasis are emerging.
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