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Artificial Intelligence can be the Catalyst for Transformative Change at NIH

Sensible Medicine

Stadiums packed with working-class Americans cheering for public health. Political leaders calling for war on our chronic disease crisis. An incoming NIH Director, Jay Bhattacharya M.D., Ph.D. committed to reform. Had someone painted this picture when I was a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where the moto is “saving lives, millions at a time” it would have sounded like a dream come true.

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Bird Flu Found In Sheep For First Time, Sparking Health Concerns

Forbes Healthcare

The first-ever case of bird flu in sheep has been detected on a U.K. farm, raising concerns about spread, transmissibility and the potential for a pandemic.

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Big pharma’s grip on health care: time for change

KevinMD.com

Everyone seems so scared of the word government regulation when it comes to health care. Why? In part, this is because those against regulations (everyone making money off health care) make sure to scare laypeople into equating such action with socialism. Fear of concept is not a good argument against regulating monopolies that are bankrupting Read more Big pharma’s grip on health care: time for change originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Marijuana Continues To Harm More And More Americans

Forbes Healthcare

Despite the growing trend of legalizing marijuana across the majority of states throughout the United States, the drug may not be as safe as it is perceived to be.

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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in 2026: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Reducing spending on Medicaid and the food assistance program could batter state economies and lead to job cuts — including 477,000 roles in in the healthcare sector alone, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

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Helping You With Stress

Forbes Healthcare

How we respond to stress depends on the situation and differences in our biology.

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Are Ultra-Processed Foods A Hidden Risk? Here’s What You Need To Know

Forbes Healthcare

Here are the latest findings on how these foods affect our bodies and the changes we can make to protect our health.

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GLP-1s are accelerating spending growth on traditional drugs, Evernorth research finds

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Spending growth for simple medications used to treat common health problems is outstripping spending growth for pricey medications used to treat complex and chronic conditions, according to a new report from a Cigna subsidiary.

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The benefits of direct primary care

Physicians Practice

Direct primary care is transforming the healthcare landscape by replacing insurance-driven models with affordable, membership-based care that strengthens patient-doctor relationships, reduces costs, and improves access to personalized treatment.

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Things You Should Know Before Starting Massage Therapy School

Mildred Elley

Being a massage therapist can be one of the most exciting vocational careers out there. By applying massage therapy techniques, massage therapists can help relieve pain and fatigue, and help people feel better overall. Completing a massage therapy education at a massage therapy school could open you up to a number of wonderful career opportunities. If you are considering enrolling in a massage therapy school read on to learn some things you may want to know about this career!

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Colorado Eye Clinic Investigating Suspected Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

Data security incidents have been announced by Columbia Eye Clinic in Colorado, Meigs County Emergency Medical Services in Ohio, Cottrills Specialty Pharmacy in New York, and ALN Medical Management in Colorado. Columbia Eye Clinic, South Carolina Columbia Eye Clinic, a medical and surgical ophthalmology practice with four locations in Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina, announced a data security incident on March 14, 2025, involving the exposure of patients’ protected health informat

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Phased Replacement of IMPAX Viewer - Edmonton Zone Next (New Date)

Connect Care Bytes Blog

As previously posted , Provincial Enterprise Imaging (PEI) is replacing the IMPAX system as the new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The next phase of implementation will be in Edmonton Zone ; following an initial delay, implementation has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. With PEI implementation, OrthoView will also replace MediCAD as the orthopedic templating software.

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23andMe genetic testing company bankruptcy raises questions about data privacy

Medical Economics

People who requested genetic tests were customers, not patients, so legal protection may be limited.

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Numotion Reports Email Data Breach Affecting Almost 500,000 Individuals

The HIPAA Journal

The wheelchair and mobility equipment provider United Seating and Mobility LLC, which does business as Numotion, has recently confirmed a data breach that involved unauthorized access to the personal and protected health information of 494,326 individuals.According to the substitute breach notice on its website, an unauthorized third party gained access to the email accounts of some of its employees between September 2, 2024, and November 18, 2024, following responses to phishing emails.

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Are physicians at fault for AI errors?

Medical Economics

Study warns that artificial intelligence could increase legal risk and burnout if health systems fail to support doctors.

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Why Patients Are Opposed to Nebraska’s LB 168

Patients Rising

LB 168 will lock in a major revenue generator for big healthcare corporations and lock out patients from receiving any 340B savings. The post Why Patients Are Opposed to Nebraskas LB 168 appeared first on Patients Rising.

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Software Update: Stable Version 24.4 Highlights

Open Dental

Open Dental Version 24.4 has been released as Stable! Our latest blog post goes into some of the highlights from this version, including a few user feature requests! The post Software Update: Stable Version 24.4 Highlights appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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$8 Medicare and Medicaid fraud; waist size better than BMI for predicting obesity-related cancer in men; health effects of 9 months in space – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Why Good Patient Communication Skills Are a Must

Prism Career Institute

Whether people are suffering from pain or illness or just want to have a physician make sure their health is where it should be, going to medical facilities can be nerve-racking. Patients can greatly benefit from medical professionals who both listen and explain things well. Thats why patient communication is of vital importance for anyone considering entering the healthcare field.

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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

Relias

Women have played an essential role in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War, yet their contributions have not always been recognized. Over time, women have overcome significant barriers to serve in every branch , achieving milestones such as commanding in combat and attaining high-ranking leadership positions. Today, women make up 11% of the total Veteran population , a number that will rise to 18% by 2048.

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Revenue cycle management: What are the biggest compliance risks in RCM?

Medical Economics

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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When and how to dismiss a patient from your practice

Physicians Practice

Learn when and how to properly dismiss a patient from your medical practice with this step-by-step guide covering legal, ethical, and professional best practices.

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Revenue cycle management: How practices should approach payer negotiations

Medical Economics

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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Shift Work, Night Work Increase Risk for Common Cold in Nurses

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Researchers investigated possible associations between sleep duration, sleep debt, and shift work characteristics with self-reported infections. The post Shift Work, Night Work Increase Risk for Common Cold in Nurses appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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New technology aims to standardize and modernize maternity care

Medical Economics

FDA approves Dawes-Redman CTG analysis for U.S.

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How Long Does It Take to Complete a Massage Therapy Program?

Northwest Career College

If you’re considering a career as a Massage Therapist, one of the first things you may want to know is how long it will take to complete your training. It’s an exciting time when starting a new career, and knowing your timeline helps you plan whatever’s next. At Northwest Career College, we can have you licensed and ready to work as a Massage Therapist in as little as nine months.

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Risk assessments: Cost-effective strategies for small practices

Medical Economics

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, details cost-effective options for smaller practices looking to conduct risk assessments.

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The FDA’s outdated prescription rules are failing women and opioid users

KevinMD.com

An excerpt from Your Body, Your Health Care. Tens of millions of American womenmore than four out of five women who have had sexual intercoursehave used oral contraceptives, which are crucial for reducing unwanted pregnancies and the incidence of abortion. Obtaining a physician’s prescription can add up to $200 plus time and inconvenience to the Read more The FDAs outdated prescription rules are failing women and opioid users originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Home, Alone

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD News flash: America is not a very happy place these days. No, Im not talking about the current political divide (which is probably more accurately described as a chasm), at least not directly. Im referring to the latest results from the World Happiness Report , which found that the U.S. has slid to 24 th place in the world, its lowest position ever.

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Women's History Month Spotlight: Community Nominations

Doximity

For Womens History Month, we invited our community to nominate women in medicine who have made a meaningful impact in their lives and work. These submissions highlight leaders, educators, advocates, and role models who are shaping the future of healthcare and inspiring those around them every day. Akanksha Dadlani, MD Dr. Dadlani is a rising leader in psychiatry and digital health, shaping the future of behavioral health.

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Trump to nominate acting CDC Director Monarez to lead role; Dr. Oz vote coming

Medical Economics

Finance Committee ready to send nomination to full Senate, ranking member says.

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