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Here’s Why COVID Measures Like Masking And New Ones Like Safety Goggles Could Return If A Bird Flu Pandemic Is Declared

Forbes Healthcare

Experts warn that although scientists don’t know how bird flu may behave if it starts spreading between humans, safety measures will need to be put in place since it has over a 50% mortality rate in humans.

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Appeals court upholds ACA’s preventive services mandate, but opens door to future challenges

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Friday is a win for the upwards of 150 million people that receive health insurance through their employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.

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“‘Panel stacking”: John Ioannidis versus a Delphi consensus statement on COVID-19

Science Based Medicine

My former science idol John Ioannidis has published a paper citing a Delphi consensus statement on COVID-19 as evidence that the scientific community is "biased" against his anti-"lockdown" pro-virus views. His descent continues apace. The post “‘Panel stacking”: John Ioannidis versus a Delphi consensus statement on COVID-19 first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Despite repeated attempts, corporations struggle to disrupt health care with direct-to-consumer approach

Medical Economics

Walmart’s recent decision to discontinue its health care initiative is a notable yet unsurprising development in the ongoing quest by non-traditional players to navigate the intricate landscape of health care delivery.

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Shawana S. Moore Reflects on Serving as the First African-American President of National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health

Minority Nurse

For the last two years, Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN, who works as the Interim MSN and DNP Program Director at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has served as the first African American President of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH). Minority Nurse asked Moore to reflect upon what she’s accomplished, what she’s proud of, and what still needs to be done.

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Improving mobile healthcare capabilities: Secure access to ePHI

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Discover how healthcare organizations can bolster cybersecurity, enhance patient care and protect employee privacy while reducing costs through virtual mobility to access ePHI from personal devices.

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Weight-Loss Drugmakers Are Overcharging By 400%; Here’s A Quick Solution

Forbes Healthcare

Congress can implement a quick and simple solution to make GLP-1 drugs affordable.

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Kaiser-owned Risant to buy North Carolina system Cone Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

If the deal goes through, it will be Risant’s second acquisition after the nonprofit hospital venture was launched last year.

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The Study of the Week Is A Study That Did Not Happen

Sensible Medicine

This is the first time the study-of-the-week discusses a study that did not happen. The main lessons of the cancelled RECOVER IV trial are hubris and dualities of interest. These lessons are key to understanding medical evidence. Subscribe now Background RECOVER IV was to study a medical device called a micro-axial flow pump. It is a cardiac assist device, which I previously discussed here and here.

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Depression During Young Adulthood Linked To Memory Issues In Midlife

Forbes Healthcare

People who experienced prolonged depressive episodes during their young adulthood stage (18 to 25 years) are at a higher risk of suffering from memory problems in midlife.

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‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu’ – why doctors need to get involved in health care policy

Medical Economics

Rep. Buddy Carter discusses issues affecting the American health care system.

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Medical Debt, Aflac on Eroding Health Benefits, the CBO’s Uninsured Forecast & Who Pays for Rising Health Care Prices: A Health Consumer Financial Update

Health Populi

On June 11, Rohit Chopra, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the agency’s vision to ban Americans’ medical debt from credit reports. He called out that, “In recent years, however, medical bills became the most common collection item on credit reports. Research from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2022 showed that medical collections tradelines appeared on 43 million credit reports, and that 58 percent of bills that were in coll

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The Essential Role of Nurses in Delivering Patient-Centered Care

Guideway Care

Patient-centered care goes beyond the conventional healthcare approach by placing patients at the center of their health journey. As the name suggests, this approach involves patients fully so that they feel respected and empowered. Nurses can achieve this by honoring patient’s spiritual beliefs, personal values, and cultural traditions. Let’s look at the responsibilities of nurses in patient centered care.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Is Right for You?

Prism Career Institute

The healthcare industry is always looking for people to join their field, so if you are interested in working with patients, look into the programs at Prism Career Institute. Located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Prism Career Institute offers a medical assistant program and a practical nursing program. They also have day and evening programs that make it convenient for anyone to pursue their passions.

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7 Key Features To Look For When Buying An LMS For Your Law Firm

Beacon

Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for small law firms aiming to scale and enhance their operations. An effective LMS can streamline training, improve compliance, and boost overall productivity.

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How to optimize your EHR workflow

Mobius MD

Your clinical workflow is the lifeblood of your medical practice. Yet, bringing on a new EHR software often decreases clinical efficiency and provider satisfaction. It’s essential to regularly assess and optimize your EHR workflow to ensure you’re providing the highest-quality patient care while remaining profitable. Four steps to optimize your EHR workflow Hospital CIOs often allocate budget line items for EHR optimization.

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How to Become a Therapist: Step-by-Step Guide

Valant

Becoming a therapist is a rewarding journey that involves specialized education, certification, and a passion for helping others. Let’s explore the steps to becoming a therapist, the various types of therapists, and the qualifications needed for this fulfilling career. 1. Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree: Start by earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field.

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Federal judge sides with providers, nixes online tracker guidance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A federal court in Texas ruled regulators exceeded their authority in limiting providers’ use of online tracking technologies.

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Risks of delaying your value-based care journey – what you need to know now

Medical Economics

What are the potential opportunity costs of not making the transition to value-based care?

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Migrant health in crisis: How we can lead the way in inclusive care

KevinMD.com

“I’m sorry, but we’re unable to accept this patient into the program right now due to a shortage of Spanish-speaking workers.” I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had to say this statement to the various referral sources that call me daily, requesting services for immigrant patients. Jane is a single parent Read more… Migrant health in crisis: How we can lead the way in inclusive care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Google is Conducting Research To Understand Brain-Connectivity, Aka Connectomics

Forbes Healthcare

The work could lead to numerous potential applications.

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Success follows failure less often; A push for reusable PPE; Fishing for longevity? – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Writing Compelling Activity Descriptions to Boost Your Med School Application

Accepted Blog

Having worked in admissions for over two decades, I have read thousands of activity descriptions for medical school and related healthcare fields. Some candidates seem to view this element of their application as less important than their personal statement, writing only cursory descriptions of their tasks. Other applicants fill out only a few of their activity descriptions, leaving the admissions committees to wonder what they did with the rest of their time.

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Patient Feedback: The Key to Quality Care | PHP

Performance Health

A startling revelation from a 2023 patient experience survey by Tebra shows that 73% of respondents would leave a practice following a poor experience with their healthcare provider. This statistic highlights the critical importance of patient feedback. When patients share their experiences, they offer invaluable insights that help healthcare providers fine-tune their services.

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Best Scheduling Software for Cleaning Business

Trafft

Owning a cleaning business is much more than providing a good service to your clients. You need to be on top of the game when managing schedules, bookings, managing your cleaning crew, invoices, payments, etc. And software for cleaning business is one of the best ways to streamline these operational tasks. But, the internet is full of scheduling software that promises to be your reliable partner, so which one should you choose?

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What are the Challenges Faced by Business Administrative Assistants?

Northwest Career College

Business administrative assistants oversee all aspects of a business to ensure smooth operations. Their responsibilities include scheduling, organizing meetings, managing communication, and maintaining records. This role comes with various challenges; this paper will highlight them and provide practical ways to handle them. Time Management Dealing with time is one of the most challenging aspects of a business administrative assistant.

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Congressional perspectives: A message for primary care

Medical Economics

Congress needs physician expertise.

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Impella RCT aborted, Mammography, Medical School Limitations

Sensible Medicine

Prasad, Cifu and Mandrola are back

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Jake and Dana: Please Ask This Question.

The Healthcare Blog

By MIKE MAGEE In case you were trying to forget, the first Presidential Debate is this week. Question: Would Healthy Women Create a Healthy Democracy? When he assumed the role as the AMA’s 178th president on June 13, 2023, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH focused on inequities in health care as a top priority for his year in office. In a memorable opening that day in Chicago, the Wisconsin anesthesiologist shared a personal mission with 700 AMA delegates centered on his then 4 year old son.

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