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Study Shows 85% Of Patients Discontinue GLP-1s For Weight Loss After 2 Years

Forbes Healthcare

Evidence that many people may stop their use of obesity drugs not long after starting casts doubt on sustainability of weight loss to achieve long-term positive outcomes.

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CMS proposes 2.9% cut to physician pay for 2025

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Regulators said Medicare’s budget neutrality requirement is to blame for the reduction, which was quickly decried by provider groups. However, it’s likely Congress will step in to mitigate the drop.

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With $277 Million In New Funding, This Startup Hopes To Unlock The Secrets Of Biology

Forbes Healthcare

Element Biosciences has figured out how to decrypt a cell’s genetic code. And it’s using artificial intelligence to build better tools for doctors and researchers.

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Part 1: We Don’t Have to Wonder if the Great Barrington Declaration Could Have “Worked”. In the Real World, It Failed.

Science Based Medicine

Discussions about the GBD tend to take place in the conditional tense- what would, could, and should have happened. But the GBD actually existed and we can examine what actually happened. The post Part 1: We Don’t Have to Wonder if the Great Barrington Declaration Could Have “Worked”. In the Real World, It Failed. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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FTC Report Accuses PBMs Of Negatively Impacting Patients And Pharmacies

Forbes Healthcare

FTC report evaluates the impact of PBMs on access to and affordability of drugs, focusing on alleged negative effects PBMs have on patients and independent pharmacies.

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Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic in talks to merge

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Midwestern health systems are not strangers to the bargaining table, having both pursued mergers in the past year. However, this time they hope to get a deal done.

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What’s new across Practice Index – June 2024 roundup

Practice Index

In June, we celebrated Pride Month alongside Armed Forces Day, and we brought you lots of HUB updates, some new features in Holiday Manager, and much more. Best of our blogs Tackling health inequalities - The LGBTQ+ experience with GPs - By Ceri Chaplin - Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. While June is a time to recognise the progress made towards equality and acceptance, it’s also crucial to highlight areas where more work is needed.

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Pfizer’s Once-Daily Weight Loss Pill Moves Forward

Forbes Healthcare

Pfizer said it saw “encouraging” data from an ongoing early stage trial of its oral weight loss drug, danuglipron.

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How to Make Your Virtual Learning Environment Work for You

MedCerts

Staying Focused in a Virtual Learning Environment To get the most from the course material, you want to know your weaknesses and any obstacles that can block your online learning journey. 1. Know Your Personal Obstacles Everyone gets stuck sometimes. That's why it helps to know what trips you up and leads to lost productivity. To figure out your personal struggles, or obstacles, think about the things that make it hard to stay focused.

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Can The Research That Drives Health Reform Be Reformed?

Forbes Healthcare

Health services research, the basis of health reform, needs to focus on real-world impact and communicate its benefits says Aaron Carroll, the new president of AcademyHealth.

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ONC proposed rule targets interoperability for public health, payers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The sweeping rule includes provisions to improve public health data sharing — a serious paint point during the COVID-19 pandemic — boost security in health records and speed prior authorization.

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The Push For A Universal Blood Cancer Therapy

Forbes Healthcare

A next-generation form of gene editing called base editing aims to minimize treatment side effects and target any form of blood cancer and beyond.

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What they’re saying about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Medical Economics

Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.

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The Growing Importance of Pharmacy Technicians in Community Pharmacies

Northwest Suburban College

Pharmacy Technicians are indispensable healthcare professionals who play a critical role in delivering quality pharmaceutical care and ensuring the smooth operation of pharmacies across the country. While their contributions have always been essential, the past decades have seen a significant shift in the expectations and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacies.

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Multiple Locations: Clinic Flow and Logic

Open Dental

You've set up Clinics, and you're ready to see patients. Learn best practices for managing patient flow, no matter where they receive treatment. The post Multiple Locations: Clinic Flow and Logic appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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NHA Awards Scholarship to Future Phlebotomy Technician | Allied Health

Learning + Leading

HOSA Future Health Professionals (HOSA) member and recent Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) graduate Cheyanne Holman of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was awarded a $1,000 student scholarship from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference , held June 26 to 29 in Houston, Texas.

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Nurse’s Side Gig: SWOOP

Minority Nurse

Nurses who are creative, curious, and passionate about expanding their nursing careers often find a nursing business to be an ideal path for them. These nurses, also known as “nursepreneurs,” provide exceptional patient care and are natural innovators and problem-solvers, bringing innovation to the nursing profession. As role models and mentors, nursepreneurs inspire other nursing professionals to explore entrepreneurial endeavors, driving positive change in nursing.

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Primary care news round-up (4th July to 10th July 2024)

Practice Index

Health Secretary orders funding switch to primary care As one of the first actions of the new Government, the NHS has been ordered to increase the share of funding spent on primary care. The new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, revealed his intentions after visiting the Abbey Medical Centre in St John’s Wood, London on Monday. He said: “Patients are finding it harder than ever to see a GP.

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FDA’s lab developed test rule could be first check on agency’s power post-Chevron

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine would make it easier to challenge agency regulations, such as the LDT final rule.

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From the Desk of the President July 2024

Practice Management Institute

As the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) program celebrates its 25th anniversary, we delve into conversations with two seasoned professionals, Kiva Lenzy, CMOM , and Judelin Bonares , CMOM , to understand the significance of certification in their careers.

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The Role of Dental Assistants in Infection Control and Patient Safety

Northwest Suburban College

Dental Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining infection control and patient safety within dental practices. They are responsible for ensuring that the dental office adheres to strict protocols and standards to minimize the risk of infection and protect the well-being of both patients and staff. In this article, we will explore the importance of infection control, the responsibilities of Dental Assistants in maintaining patient safety, and how our Dental Assistant program at Northwest Subu

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The voice of Managing Partners – By Ben Gowland

Practice Index

Adrian Down, Managing Partner at Caythorpe and Ancaster Medical Practice and a regional IGPM representative, raised an important issue at this year’s LMC UK Conference. He highlighted a significant oversight when it comes to the voice and influence of non-GP Partners. The issue is this: the GPC negotiates the GP contract on behalf of all GP practices.

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How a cyberattack is inspiring a better health care system

Medical Economics

The aftermath of a significant cyberattack that recently crippled the health care industry is acting as a catalyst for progressive change and sparking important conversations surrounding innovation with a particular focus on the importance of resilience.

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How to Make More Money As a Personal Trainer

Trafft

Getting started on your journey as a personal trainer is an exciting first step, but the real challenge will be earning a decent living. As with any other business endeavor, having the right strategy in mind makes all the difference. However, with so many different paths to follow, knowing how to make more money as a personal trainer may not be so apparent.

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Few US adults use nicotine pouches; Many US citizens live in “cardiology deserts”; 14 tampon brands contained arsenic, lead – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top stories in medicine today.

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Legal documents and other end of life considerations

Physicians Practice

The physical and mental deterioration of a loved one coupled with the discussion of death are not pleasant topics to discuss.

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Geisinger to spend $880M on medical center expansion

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The project is the latest of several expansions for the Pennsylvania-based health system.

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Want to grade your payers?

Medical Economics

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Want to grade your payers?

Physicians Practice

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Inflation dips for the first time in over four years

Medical Economics

Are interest rate cuts next?

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Financial Strain Among Older People in America, and What Project 2025 Could Mean for Their Well-Being

Health Populi

Over one-half of people 50 years of age and older in the U.S. have felt financial strain in the past year, resulting in 1 in 2 folks cutting back on everyday expenses like groceries and gas. We learn that nearly one-half of people 50 and over say they’ve been impacted by inflation “a great deal” in Making Ends Meet: Financial Strain and Well-Being Among Older Adults , the latest report from the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation’s National Poll on Healthy Agin