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Federal Trade Commission to sue three largest PBMs: WSJ

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Antitrust regulators are poised to file suit against CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx over how they negotiate discounts for drugs, including insulin, according to the report.

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Mask Bans Grow, Threatening Public Health And Immunocompromised People

Forbes Healthcare

Covid-19 cases are rising, yet a number of cities and states are proposing dangerous mask bans, in the misguided belief that it will improve public safety.

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Pamela Stahl, Avalon Healthcare Solutions

The Healthcare Blog

Pamela Stahl is the CEO of Avalon Healthcare Solutions. You’ve heard of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) but Avalon is a labs benefits management company. Working on behalf of health insurers Avalon ensures that patients are getting the right labs at the right price, Why are they needed? There are 14 billion lab tests and they drive a lot of health care decisions (70%+!).

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What To Know About Plague After Person Infected In Colorado

Forbes Healthcare

While no longer as lethal as the infection behind the Black Death, plague is still frequently fatal unless swiftly treated with antibiotics.

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Judge pauses CMS rule capping compensation for Medicare Advantage brokers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Texas Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision suggests he could overturn at least part of the rule, which is meant to curb predatory plan marketing to seniors.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Interview With U.S. Track & Field Sports Psychologist Chris Stanley

Forbes Healthcare

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, USA Track & Field's sports psychologist Dr. Christopher Stanley discusses the mental health support offered to athletes at the Games.

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Building an A+ Team: Strategies for Success in Your Medical Practice

Top Practices

Creating a successful team of people who work well together and work for the common goal of the practice has always been a challenge. Over the past few years, this challenge has magnified. Not only has it been difficult to find employees that want to work, but it has also been more difficult getting them to work well together. Prior to the pandemic, Gallup reported that there were five tactics of teamwork that they call the “5 Cs” – Common purpose, connection, communication, co

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 2.8% cut to docs

Medical Economics

It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.

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A New Immunotherapy For Cancer: PD-L2

Forbes Healthcare

Therapies that target a protein called PD-L2 could provide a much-needed boost to current cancer treatments, such as checkpoint inhibitors.

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Science vs HIV

Science Based Medicine

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global pandemic, with 39 million cases worldwide, and over 1 million new infections each year. While it rose to epidemic and then pandemic levels in the 1980s, the first case goes back to 1959. HIV is a retrovirus that inserts its genetic material into the DNA of host cells, and targets the immune system as […] The post Science vs HIV first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Demystifying AI: Your Friendly Robot Assistant for Streamlined Healthcare Billing and Coding 

Coronis Health

Ever feel like you’re drowning in medical codes and tangled in billing complexities? You’re not alone! Healthcare providers nationwide struggle with the ever-changing world of CPT codes and the time-consuming tasks associated with billing and coding. But fear not, there’s a friendly robot assistant waiting to lend a hand – Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Healthcare Leaders: Start Caring About Your Employees Not Just Patients

Forbes Healthcare

Investigate the healthcare paradox driven by a desire to help people, yet employees feel uncared for. Uncover the disconnect between caregiving and employee care.

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When Staff Are Not Selected for a Promotion

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the complicated conversations that leaders conduct involves staff who applied for a position in their institution and were not selected. A director recently presented this challenging situation: Katie is one of our strongest RNs in the emergency department. She is interested in a career change […] The post When Staff Are Not Selected for a Promotion appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Empowering health care individuals and teams to proactive risk success

Physicians Practice

Risk comes from anywhere and everywhere, so not only do organizations need system wide solutions, individuals and teams must also be part of the solution.

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U.K. Soda Tax Slashes Childrens’ Sugar Intake

Forbes Healthcare

Kids and adults drank far less sugar following the launch of a tax on sodas in 2018 in the U.K. But experts say the country is still consuming too much.

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Digital health funding shows improvement in 2024: Rock Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

U.S. digital health startups have raised $5.7 billion across 266 deals so far this year, putting the sector on track to possibly exceed recent full-year funding totals.

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Dengue Virus Linked To Elevated Risk Of Depression & Sleep Disorders

Forbes Healthcare

After surviving a dengue infection, people might be at a long-term risk of suffering from depressive disorders compared to those who did contract the mosquito-borne disease.

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Personal Trainer Marketing: Ideas & Examples

Trafft

The health and fitness industry has seen enormous growth in the past five to ten years. For many, becoming a personal trainer can be a very lucrative career choice. However, acquiring new clients is not always easy. That’s why utilizing effective personal trainer advertising tips is the key. Marketing is one of the main components of running a successful coaching business.

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InnovationRx: The FTC Is Going After Pharmacy Middlemen

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: The first voice box transplant is a success

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Creating Opportunities for Nurse Entrepreneurship and Side Hustles

Minority Nurse

Nurse entrepreneurship has grown exponentially in the 21st century. These days, it doesn’t take much research to discover that nurses are now enjoying the fruits of their labors in product development, consulting, coaching, writing, podcasting, and many other large and small business endeavors. Nurses are knowledgeable, forward-thinking, and savvy.

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A possible way to reverse lupus; FDA recommendations of product misinformation; Rare case of plague found in Colorado – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Introducing Pathways: MedBridge’s New Digital MSK Innovation

Medbridge

The day is finally here! Pathways, MedBridge’s latest innovation in digital MSK is now generally available for all customers. Over the last several months, we’ve been hard at work beta testing this solution with two large hospital systems. We’ve learned a lot, and we’re excited to finally release Pathways to the world. What We’ve […] The post Introducing Pathways: MedBridge’s New Digital MSK Innovation appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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Top 5 Medical Billing Mistakes – A Self-Assessment Quiz for Medical Providers 

Coronis Health

Test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement in your medical billing process! Answer yes or no to each question. 1. Do you ever encounter situations where claims are denied due to typos or missing information in patient demographics or insurance details? Coronis Can Help: Our team verifies patient information with insurance companies before submitting claims, minimizing errors and denials due to inaccurate demographics or coverage details. 2.

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Indiana Tech-MedCerts Alliance Broadens Educational Pathways for Those Pursuing Careers in Allied Health and IT

MedCerts

“We are thrilled to partner with MedCerts to provide a streamlined and supportive educational pathway for students. This alliance reflects our ongoing commitment to recognizing diverse learning experiences and equipping our students with the skills needed to excel in today’s competitive job market. By accepting MedCerts’ credits, we are not only honoring the hard work students have already completed but also fostering a more efficient and affordable route to degree attainment,” said Dr.

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Bringing Joy to Life: Engaging Activities for Long-Term Care Residents

We Care Online

As an Activity Director, you play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents in long-term care facilities. You have the power to create a vibrant and engaging environment that promotes well-being, socialization, and purpose. Let’s explore some creative and fulfilling activities that can make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

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10 Online Teaching Tips For CLE Course Leaders

Beacon

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses are vital for maintaining professional standards and keeping attorneys at the cutting edge of legal practice.

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Court blocks enforcement of FTC ban on noncompetes

Medical Economics

Temporary order is specific to plaintiffs, but broader ruling could come in August.

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What is a Remote Legal Assistant?

Northwest Career College

The telecommuting trend has opened up opportunities for remote legal assistants. Remote legal assistants perform tasks similar to those of in-office legal assistants from locations other than the traditional law office. This arrangement provides flexibility and expanded possibilities for legal professionals and their respective law firms. This article will outline the responsibilities of a remote legal assistant and the associated benefits, as well as guide how to thrive in this expanding field.

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What practices need to know about MSOs

Medical Economics

The legal and compliance issues of Healthcare Management Service Organizations

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Answers To Four Questions Americans Are Asking About Cognitive Decline

Forbes Healthcare

The presidential debate highlighted concerns about cognitive decline in Trump (78) and Biden (81). It details causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cognitive decline in aging leaders.

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Lawmakers rip PBMs after new report by Federal Trade Commission

Medical Economics

PBMs counter that document is heavy on accusations but empty for evidence.