Did You Give Your DNA To 23andMe? Here’s Why You Might Regret It Soon
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The implications of this sale are significant, raising concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive genetic information.
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Masking Mistakes – Fall 2024 Edition
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It is my pleasure to introduce this article by Joseph Marine, MD in response to mandatory masking policies in a number of California hospitals. There is simply no randomized evidence to support these policies, and they make little sense in 2024. I worry about the mental abilities of the public health officers who instituted these policies, and that their actions will further erode trust in public health.
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23andMe To Pay Up To $10,000 To Data Breach Victims—Are You Eligible?
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The settlement provides for three main types of compensation, with a maximum payout of up to $10,000 for specific claims
CVS Health slashes infusion services offerings, blaming industry headwinds
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.
How To Download And Save Your DNA Data From 23andMe Before Deleting Your Account
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Some are opting to download their DNA data from services like 23andMe before deleting their accounts. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to just that.
Hiring A Web Development Agency (Complete Guide)
Arkenea
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hiring a healthcare web development agency is not rocket science. The tricky part is finding the ideal fit for you, capable of understanding your requirements and delivering them to you. Having a website increases your chances of being noticed and more patients are likely to drop by your healthcare facility for a check-up. Did you know that more than half of adults use the Internet to look up health information?
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Exploring Emerging Areas of Collegiate Study in Mental Health
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
The landscape of mental health is evolving rapidly, reflecting the increasing recognition of mental well-being as a crucial component of overall health. With this growing awareness, academic institutions have responded by expanding and diversifying their offerings in mental health-related disciplines. From innovative research opportunities to interdisciplinary approaches, colleges and universities are preparing the next generation of professionals to meet the complex mental health needs of our s
Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.
Walgreens Loses Another $3 Billion And Plans To Close 1,200 Stores
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 in 2025.
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The closures reverse Walgreens’ expansion ambitions from a few years ago, when the company attempted to merge with rival Rite Aid.
A Third Of Brits Are Afraid To Perform Life-Saving CPR On Women
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A third of U.K. adults are are afraid to perform cardio-pulmonary resucitation on women in public because they’re nervous about touching breasts.
Reps back reforms to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, starting with physician reimbursement
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
Letter calls for prompt action to avert cut scheduled for 2025, says doctors’ pay should cover cost of actually delivering care to patients.
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Candies containing peanuts, dark chocolate or added nutrients are better for you than sugar-laden varieties.
UnitedHealth lowers adjusted profit outlook as cyberattack costs rise
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
The insurer has recorded $2.5 billion in total impacts from the attack through the nine months ended Sept. 30, according to UnitedHealth’s third quarter earnings.
Truepill’s Sid Viswanathan Is Back With A New Pharmacy Startup Focused On HIV
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Alchemy, which sets up pharmacies in community clinics, said that it had raised $31 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Magic Johnson for expansion.
The Smart Home for Health, Brought to You by Samsung and Ashley
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
Today I am keynoting the OSF Digital Health Symposium in Peoria, IL, discussing The State(s) of Digital Health. A double-entendre intended, one of the states I’ll be discussing is the migration of acute care back to peoples’ homes, embedded with sensors, householders donning smart rings, and rooms fitted with Internet-of-Things for health and well-being.
The Clinical Enterprise is the Beating Heart of Health Systems
The Healthcare Blog
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By JEFF GOLDMSITH As health systems struggle to emerge from the post-COVID financial crisis, the importance of the clinical enterprise to these systems has dramatically increased. Healthcare organizations are getting larger, as failing enterprises are absorbed into growing systems. Yet clinicians of all stripes but particularly physicians feel a deepening sense of alienation from the expanding care systems in which they work.
Making it easier for patients to fill prescriptions without more work for providers
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Medication adherence starts with meeting patients in the moments that matter.
Pete Hudson, Alta Partners & Transcarent Investor (Part 2)
The Healthcare Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Pete Hudson is one of the OGs of digital health. As an emergency room doc he was fed up with his friends bothering him with their medical problems and he created a tool called iTriage, which helped patients figure out what condition they had, and where to go to deal with it. This was fifteen years ago and we’re now starting to see the evolution of that.
Complete Guide for Mobile EHR App Development
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
The digitization of healthcare services has been transformative, enabling significant improvements in the delivery, cost, and quality of care. The electronic health record (EHR) lies at the heart of this transformation, providing a comprehensive, real-time digital view of a patient’s medical history. As the field continues to evolve, mobile EHR applications are becoming increasingly vital tools for healthcare professionals, offering unprecedented access to patient data at the point of care
How Much Does Salon Software Cost?
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You want to lead a modern, functional and organized salon business? Then, you need salon software to help you achieve these goals! But how much does salon software cost? These digital solutions that automate appointment scheduling, client management, and inventory tracking will allow you to focus more on delivering quality service, rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks.
Do Small Dental Practices and Start-Ups Need to Worry About Cybercrime?
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Tips to guarantee patient satisfaction in short office visits
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Physicians realize the importance of interpersonal communication skills for delivering effective care and ensuring patient satisfaction. Yet changes in healthcare are pushing doctors to care for patients in shorter visits while juggling more administrative tasks. What can you do, as a doctor, to ensure patients are satisfied while keeping office visits efficient?
CMIO Prescriber Virtual Drop-In Centre Now Open
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
The CMIO Connect Care Launch 9 Prescriber Virtual Drop-in Centre is now open! The Virtual Drop-in Centre provides Launch 9 prescribers with support virtually, and is good for troubleshooting issues related to: mobility, personal devices, dictation, personalization and workflows; login, role and access problems; and more complex issues. The Virtual Drop-in is open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, from October 15 to November 1 (closed Saturdays and Sundays).
License vs. Certification of Pharmacy Tech: Which Do You Need?
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Suppose you are one of the people who is considering a career as a technician in the pharmacy. In that case, you probably have many questions running through your mind about pharmacy technician license and certification. Both are important, though they are focused on different intentions. Understanding each will lead you to decide what you need to start your career in this field.
Connect Care Fax Application Outages - October 17 and 18, 2024, 05:00-06:00
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
Outbound faxes sent directly from Connect Care (including eFaxed prescriptions) are handled by the RightFax application. RightFax will be unavailable on Thursday October 17, 2024, from 05:00 to 06:00, as well as Friday October 18, 2024, from 05:00 to 06:00 , in order to accommodate a software upgrade. Connect Care will still be available, but faxes will not be transmitted from Connect Care during these times.
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Why Slowing Down on Your Travels is Essential for the Soul
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OCTOBER 15, 2024
In all honesty, it’s easy to feel the pressure to see and do everything when visiting a new place, especially when traveling to sacred, spiritual, or even historical locations. Even more so if you’re traveling during a weekend, like Labor Day weekend , for example; plus, if you’re going somewhere budget-friendly, like Southeast Asia, or even just a simple summer getaway like a good camping trip, then you’re going to most likely be even more determined to cram as much as you can during your trip,
Trump and Harris on health care: Policy experts make their predictions
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Business consultant BRG convenes analysts for look at health care direction under the presidential candidates.
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