Leading physician groups call for the protection of Medicaid
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Several leading physician groups issued a statement in support of the Medicaid program amid proposals to implement budget cuts, structural changes.
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Practices will need to find £550m due to salary changes, says IGPM
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Using the Salary Calculator in the HUB , practices have been able to estimate the impact of the upcoming increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance on their practice budgets. The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM ) invited Practice Managers to share their figures in order to gain an overview of how this forthcoming rise will really affect practices across the UK.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine critic, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote to serve as the nation’s top health official.
Physicians’ Confidence In and Use of AI is Rising, AMA Finds – Coupling Demand With Many Enabling Factors
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Doctors’ use of and demand for augmented intelligence in medical practice is on the rise — with many factors that could bolster or risk adoption on the journey toward AI in the doctor’s office, based on the latest survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) published this week. The AMA polled U.S. physicians in November 2024 to gauge their views on augmented intelligence (AI) addressing doctors’ use of AI, perceived opportunities and risks, and enabling factors for
AI Summaries Are About To Spread Across Healthcare
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Healthcare workers are "drowning in information but starved for knowledge." AI summaries may be the only way out.
What is a Practice Manager worth? – By Kay Keane
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
This week, the IGPM was approached to speak at a national conference about our profession and the workforce crisis were facing. Im sure you know that were all full-time PMs, but what you might not know is that to attend events, we usually take holidays from our day jobs or work extra hours during the week to make up the time. We dont need to tell you that no one does our job for us; the problems mount up, the emails continue, the work of the PM (or any manager in general practice) doesnt wait wh
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Remote patient monitoring: Updates on advanced primary care management for 2025
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Industry analyst outlines how Medicare made a noteworthy inclusion in its 2025 rule.
Walgreens Edges Closer To Selling Stake In Clinic Operator VillageMD
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Walgreens is getting closer to selling its stake in doctor-staffed clinic operator VillageMD, which has already cost the drugstore giant billions of dollars.
Amwell touts military contract deployment wins in Q4
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The telehealth vendor posted a net loss again last year, but it plans to achieve positive cash flow by 2026.
How Insurance Companies Can Rebuild Trust
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Resentment toward insurance companies is not inevitableits a symptom of a broken system. With their reputations so damaged, how can payers rebuild trust with consumers?
Tenet has ‘outstanding’ 2024, addresses policy changes in Washington
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Health system leaders said Tenet is mostly insulated from proposed policy changes like Medicaid cuts due to its focus on ambulatory surgical centers.
How Volunteer Work Can Enhance Your Resume
We Care Online
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Volunteering can be a powerful weapon if youre looking to get the edge in your job applications. Voluntary experience is beneficial if youre new to the healthcare industry or applying for entry-level roles, and dont have much relevant paid work experience. In this article, well discuss how and why volunteer work can make a difference for your job prospects, and provide guidance and examples to help you list volunteer work on your resume for maximum impact with employers. volunteer Why is volunte
An unclear partnership: Collaboration between physicians and APPs in primary care
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
What is the role of the advanced practice provider compared to a physician in primary care?
Optimizing Medication Practices with an Event Management Platform
Performance Health
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In healthcare, where precision and efficiency play an essential role in the prevention of harm, technology is reshaping how medication is managed and administered. Among the most promising innovations is the application of an event management platform to optimize medication practices and prevent medication errors.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Who really benefits?
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Bargaining for widely used prescription drugs may save money for Medicare, but AAR wants seniors to see better prices at the pharmacy counter.
Primary care news round-up (6th February to 12th February 2025)
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
PA dispute goes to court A court hearing is under way over the role of Physician Associates (PAs) as doctors demand that regulators cease calling them medical professionals. The case, brought by the BMA, began as the regulator, the GMC, announced the registration of the first 250 PAs. Associates are now required to register with the GMC but the BMA claims the process is flawed.
Helping patients avoid obesity medicine scams
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
With high demand but high prices for antiobesity drugs, patients may fall for phony pharmaceuticals.
Advanced Nursing Degrees, Should You Take the Leap!
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path with ample opportunities for growth, including pursuing an advanced degree. An advanced degree may be a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD), which all open doors to new opportunities in nursing. By completing an advanced degree, the opportunities in leadership, patient care, and contribution to nursing and healthcare science grow.
Ozempic for alcohol use disorder; NIH clinical trial for dengue treatment; $24 million Medicare fraud scheme – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The top news stories in medicine today.
Why You Should Volunteer in the Medical Field
Usherk Khan
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
If you have medical experience or are looking to apply for medical school, volunteering in the healthcare field is a great choice. Volunteering in general is wonderful for so many reason, and using your skills to volunteer in healthcare is beneficial for you and patients.
5 Helpful Mobile App Tools for Medical Administrative Assistants
Northwest Career College
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The work of a medical administrative assistant requires a lot of multitasking, from scheduling appointments and managing patient records to handling bills and much more. Numerous mobile applications have been created to make the job easier by keeping one organized and efficient. This article will look at five helpful mobile application tools that every medical administrative assistant should consider using.
AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening shows promising results
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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AI – “Everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy.”
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Recent legislative and regulatory actions tied to generative artificial intelligence.
GOP calls for $1.5T in cuts, much of which could come from healthcare
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
House Republicans unveiled their budget wish list on Wednesday, which directs the Energy and Commerce Committee — which oversees Medicare and Medicaid — to find $880 billion in savings.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of Kennedy Sen. Mitch McConnell the lone Republican to oppose Kennedys nomination.
Payer Scorecard results: A wake-up call for insurers and a call to action for practices
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
What payers need to do to improve relationships with practices.
RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement, explained
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
What will the plans of RFK Jr., Trumps new secretary of health and human services, mean to physicians and patients?
Cutting NIH Indirects is Sensible Medicine
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
There is a societal obligation to use taxpayer money wisely. Some cite data suggesting that each dollar we spend at the NIH generates 2-3 dollars in return. Obviously, it is difficult, if not impossible, to estimate this accurately, and the cited study is not high quality science (it is also NIH funded, #noconflict), but let me say right off the bat: I have no doubt that investments in science generate massive return.
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