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Vaccine Maker Shares Soar After WHO Declares Health Emergency Over Africa Mpox Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

Danish firm Bavarian Nordic, which manufactures the preferred vaccine for use against mpox, has said it can meet booming demand for its shot after the WHO declared an emergency.

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Kaiser Permanente rolls out Abridge’s AI documentation tool

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The product, which uses AI to summarize medical information from conversations between patients and clinicians, is now available across Kaiser’s 40 hospitals and more than 600 medical offices.

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FDA Clears Gel-Based Device That Instantly Stops Severe Bleeding: What To Know About Traumagel

Forbes Healthcare

Traumagel is inserted through a syringe into severe injuries like bullet wounds, and instantly stops bleeding by helping the patient form their own blood clots.

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ChatGPT Vs. Magic 8 Ball: Who Can Solve “The HealthCare Crisis”?

The Healthcare Blog

By MICHAEL L. MILLENSON Long before ChatGPT, whose question-answering choices still remain somewhat of a black box, there was an equally mysterious, question-answering black ball. I decided to ask them each of them how to solve the cost, quality and access issues labeled for more than half a century as “the healthcare crisis.” The hard, plastic Magic 8 Ball was invented in 1946 , two years before a landmark Supreme Court decision spurred a boom in employer-sponsored health insurance.

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After Surviving Anorexia, This Founder Raised $110 Million To Treat The Deadly Disease Online

Forbes Healthcare

Insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna pay for Equip's specialized virtual eating disorder therapy for kids and adults.

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Complex work, shifting tasks: Why nurses might need their own AI documentation tools

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Shiv Rao, CEO and co-founder of AI notetaking company Abridge, discusses the company’s product geared toward nurses and what’s next for the documentation market.

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Medicaid overtakes Medicare Advantage as health insurers’ bogeyman in Q2

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Despite challenges in Medicaid and MA, major insurers still posted large earnings in the second quarter — many helped by growing health services divisions.

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A Consumerized Diagnostic: Looking Back And Ahead On A Decade Of Cologuard

Forbes Healthcare

On its 10th anniversary, Cologuard offers a clear model for other companies looking to bring diagnostics to market: focus on enabling a seamless, consumerized experience.

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Medicare reveals results of drug price negotiations

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The agency said the first round of pricing talks, which involved drugs like the blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, will result in $6 billion in savings for taxpayers.

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Feature Highlight: Code Groups

Open Dental

Frequency Limitations have been overhauled in Version 23.2 to allow for more flexibility and customization. We’ll review the new setup process to help you make the most of the new options. The post Feature Highlight: Code Groups appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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I didn’t open a single email! – By Lady Kent

Practice Index

I think congratulations are in order. I congratulate me! There you go, I did it! What is this fantastic achievement, you may well ask? Well, it’s very simple; I’ve just had two weeks’ annual leave and I didn’t open a single email ! I know it’s not much, but for me, with the current workload, staff issues and cash-flow problems, it was a real feat, and yes, I’m going to celebrate it!

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Ozempic Is Raising Your Health Premiums Even If You’re Not Taking It

Forbes Healthcare

Weight loss prescriptions Wegovy, Rybelsus and Saxenda—along with Ozempic—are the “biggest single driver” of employer health costs, benefits consultant Aon says.

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A real feat – By Lady Kent

Practice Index

I think congratulations are in order. I congratulate me! There you go, I did it! What is this fantastic achievement, you may well ask? Well, it’s very simple; I’ve just had two weeks’ annual leave and I didn’t open a single email ! I know it’s not much, but for me, with the current workload, staff issues and cash-flow problems, it was a real feat, and yes, I’m going to celebrate it!

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Matching the right patient engagement strategy to your specialty

Physicians Practice

Patient engagement should go beyond just administrative work and scheduling appointments.

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Breakthrough Treatment Cures Chronic Headaches And Tinnitus

Forbes Healthcare

Venous cerebral stents are a new treatment option gaining traction among physicians.

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Medicare announces $6B savings for 2026 through drug price negotiations

Medical Economics

Beneficiaries are projected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket spending next year.

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Upcoming ICD-10 Code Changes for October 1, 2024: What You Need to Know 

Health Prime

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the ICD-10-CM code set update for fiscal year (FY) 2025. These changes include 252 new codes, 36 deletions, and 13 revisions. These 2025 ICD-10-CM updates are to be used for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. These changes will impact medical billing, coding practices, and healthcare administration.

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Pixel Watch 3 Boasts Loss Of Pulse Feature That Apple Watch Doesn’t Match

Forbes Healthcare

Google has just revealed a clever health feature for its latest Pixel Watch and the loss of pulse detection is something even the Apple Watch can’t do.

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Are dietary sugar alcohol sweeteners safe?

Science Based Medicine

Should we be concerned about new research linking sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol? The post Are dietary sugar alcohol sweeteners safe? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Uterus Transplants Could Be An Effective—But Pricey—Solution To Uterine Factor Infertility, Study Suggests

Forbes Healthcare

Of the 20 recipients, 14 had successfully transplants and a combined total of 16 live births.

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An apprenticeship in Practice Management – there’s a thought! – By Nicola Davies

Practice Index

Hi, chaps! Long time no speak. probably because I’ve been chasing my tail as usual. I can’t believe we’re already in mid-August (if anyone dares to say there are only 18 weeks until Christmas, I’ll poke them in the eye!). About 18 months ago, I had a major operation on my foot. Whilst I was supposed to be off sick – though obviously still doing some work from home – I started to think that I really couldn’t carry on the way I’d been going; work seems to take over my life.

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How much 10 drugs will cost under Medicare price negotiation

Medical Economics

Savings in the future on 10 prescription drugs for taxpayers and Medicare patients.

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How physicians can learn to love their private medical practice

KevinMD.com

Having an ambitious understanding that small private medical practice businesses are the “belt and suspenders” that enable your medical career to approach your elite expectations for your medical career success is only part of your drive toward an illustrious medical career. Your medical training, knowledge, and skills are how you grow, expand, maintain, and earn Read more… How physicians can learn to love their private medical practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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7 Things Employers and Educators Should Consider When Selecting a Certification Partner

Learning + Leading

There are key criteria to consider when selecting a resource partner for your allied healthcare learning, skills development and certification needs. While each program is different, this guide can help any administrator navigate the complex decision-making process to identify a partner able to support their objectives.

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Making the Needed Connections With Omnichannel CX

Walker Info - Patient Experience

Fact: Customers are taking advantage of more channels than ever – think websites, mobile, and a whole range of social apps in addition to traditional methods – to provide feedback about your organization. Fact: While the methods may vary, customer expectations are higher than ever. A recent Customer Experience (CX) Trends Report found that 70% of customers expect anyone they interact with to have access to the full context of the ongoing conversation, with 66% believing that support interactions

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Patient Care Technicians: The Key to Solving Nursing Burnout and Turnover

Learning + Leading

“At the end of their rope.” That’s how 29.4% of surveyed nurses said they feel on a weekly basis. For some, it’s every day. Many more reported feeling “emotionally drained,” “used up” or “fatigued.” Whatever the nomenclature, it all points to the same thing: burnout.

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How to Open a Salon: A Step-By-Step Guide

Trafft

Opening a salon has always been your dream? Well, with a little effort and planning, you can make it come true! Starting your own salon is a promising business venture, but also an opportunity to foster creativity and personal connections in your community. If you love hair, nails, skincare, or any aspect of beauty, opening a salon can be a great way to share your skills and creativity.

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Elevating Your Phlebotomy Career

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

Phlebotomy offers a promising career path in the medical field, and with the right approach, you can significantly advance in this profession. Enrolling in reputable medical training programs in North Carolina can provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to excel. These programs offer comprehensive courses that cover everything from anatomy and physiology to proper venipuncture techniques, ensuring you are well-prepared to start and grow your career in phlebotomy.

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5 virtual backgrounds for telehealth providers

Mobius MD

You’ve got a telehealth appointment scheduled in three minutes, but the office is cluttered, and there’s no time to tidy up. Rather than risk distracting your patient, consider using a virtual background. While it’s generally preferable to use your actual background, there are some occasions in which a virtual background might be the better option for a telehealth visit: You don’t have time to set up a professional, distraction-free background You are traveling or away from the office in a locat

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ACI Medical & Dental School Prepares For Its Largest Graduation Ever

ACI Medical & Dental School

ACI Medical & Dental School is preparing for its largest graduation in the school’s 19-year history. On August 28th at 5:30pm, graduates will cross the stage at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theater accompanied by an anticipated audience of 700 guests. This exciting event will be attended by family, friends, faculty, and distinguished members of the community.

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Primary care news round-up (8th August to 14th August 2024)

Practice Index

Public alarm grows about state of practices Public concern about general practice continues to rise while public confidence in the NHS slumps. The Health Foundation has reported that 78% of people are now concerned about the pressure on practices, compared with 73% two years ago. Just 28% believe the NHS is providing a good service nationally – a six percentage point reduction in one year.