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Do Taxi Drivers Really Have A Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s?

Forbes Healthcare

Could the navigation involved in these jobs cause changes in parts of the brain related to the disease? Experts aren't convinced.

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State officials push Kaiser to end behavioral healthcare strike

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly 2,400 behavioral healthcare workers have been on strike since October. California lawmakers say that Kaiser has failed to meet demand for patient services during that time.

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Malaria Is Official Cause Of Flu-Like Mystery Illness In Congo

Forbes Healthcare

A mystery illness found in a remote part of Congo has been officially identified as a severe form of malaria, which has sickened nearly 600 people and killed 143.

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Navigating the Challenges of Workplace Stress

Minority Nurse

Many nurses pick nursing as a satisfying line of work that suits them, yet find that stress is a common factor in the field. With work pressures looming, such as long hours, fast-paced environments, and caring for sick patients, many nurses realize that stress management is a crucial skill to develop to prevent overworking in a dynamic field. Providing emotional labor to others doesn’t have to include burnout.

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This Startup Makes A Vaccine For Honeybees. Shrimp Are Next.

Forbes Healthcare

Dalan Animal Health is working to sell its bee vaccines to commercial beekeepers and governments and potentially expand to other invertebrates.

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GoodRx appoints former PBM exec as permanent CEO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Wendy Barnes will take up the role more than a year after the drug discount and digital health company’s founders stepped down as co-CEOs.

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Are you accidentally recruiting narcissistic employees to your practice?

Medical Economics

Study finds that language used in job postings may be attracting the wrong kind of candidates

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4 Steps To Turn Inclusion Into A Growth Strategy For Nursing

Forbes Healthcare

People become nurses to care for others, and yet they are often the least cared for employees within healthcare organizations.

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Comparing primary care communication interventions to improve patient engagement

Medical Economics

Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.

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Sanofi sues HHS to defend 340B rebate policy

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The drugmaker is following in the footsteps of Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly in filing suit to force through controversial reforms to the drug discount program, against the wishes of federal regulators.

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Reality

Science Based Medicine

Reality. Doesn't care what you think. The post Reality first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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19Labs’ GALE eClinics, Aetna Better Health, and the West Virginia Primary Care Association Partner to Support School-Based Healthcare

19 Labs

Supported by a $2 million grant from Aetna Better Health , the West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA) and 19Labs are partnering to expand healthcare access across West Virginia, benefiting over 570,000 patients, including some of the state's most vulnerable populations. Redwood City, CA December 17, 2024 A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Healthcare Access and Equity with School-Based Health Services WVPCA and 19Labs are excited to announce their collaboration aimed at improving

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The clinical impact of biased language in handoffs

Medical Economics

Clinicians are less likely to accurately recall clinical information after hearing a patient described with negative or blame-based biased language.

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2025 health care predictions part 1

Physicians Practice

A look at what may be ahead in the new year.

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This is a wake-up call for physician-owned practices

Medical Economics

AI is a major threat to medical practices but it can also be a major help.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Data Backup: A-Z Backup Info

Open Dental

Discover a comprehensive guide to data backup, covering everything from types of backups and best practices to setting up a secure backup system. Stay informed with essential backup info to protect your data effectively. The post A Comprehensive Guide to Data Backup: A-Z Backup Info appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Majority of Hispanic/Latino adults don’t have adequate health insurance

Medical Economics

Commonwealth Fund breaks out data from state of U.S. health insurance survey.

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4 Signs Dental Administrative Assistants Have Found the Right Workplace

Northwest Career College

As a dental administrative assistant , your workplace greatly influences your happiness and success. Finding the right office can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your job. You feel appreciated, supported, and motivated to do your best in a suitable workplace. But how do you know if youve found the perfect fit? In this article, well share 4 signs that show youve landed in a suitable workplace as a dental administrative assistant where you can grow and thrive. 1.

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Holiday shopping bonus: 10 more holiday gift ideas for physicians on your ‘nice’ list

Medical Economics

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the physicians in your life? Weve got you covered.

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Former HHS Secretary Tom Price’s vision for the second Trump administration

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

President-elect Trump will likely resuscitate policies from his first term like Medicaid work requirements, Price said. The former HHS secretary also shared leadership advice for RFK Jr.: Appreciate the dedication of HHS staff.

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How AI adoption by hospitals and health systems can enable value-based care

Medical Economics

By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence-driven systems are helping make value-based care models more accessible.

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When the Woods and Medicine Are Calling

UVM Larner College of Medicine

Connor Nowak is a first-year medical student at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine. In the following blog post, he reflects on his path pursuing a career in emergency medicine, his experience as an EMT, and his love of the great outdoors.

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A new bill could change cybersecurity in health care, but does it take the right approach?

Medical Economics

The future of health care cybersecurity: Examining the HCCRA of 2024 and its potential impact

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Adam Cifu Interviewed by Michael Easter on the TWO/PERCENT Substack and Podcast

Sensible Medicine

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Michael Easter. Michael is behind the TWO/PERCENT Substack where he offers “practical, accurate, and useful health, performance, and mindset information.” I’ve listened to, and read, a bunch of Michael’s content. Not only is it enjoyable but it seems, well, sensible. Our conversation was inspired by my Coming Out Against the Healthy Lifestyle post.

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Hospital will pay $10.25 million to resolve false claims allegations; USPSTF draft recommendation on cervical cancer screening; a guide for healthy eating in major U.S. airports – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.