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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: U.S. Pledge Nearly $100 Million To Protect Beef, Milk Supplies

Forbes Healthcare

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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Why Finding a Nursing Community Is Important

Minority Nurse

Busy nurses don ’ t always seek out professional organizations or groups dedicated to nursing, and for valid reasons. They need more time or energy to devote to a group, the meetings are inconvenient, or they see it as an extension of work. However, joining a nursing community is one of the most powerful personal and career moves a nurse can make. “The importance of community is relevant to nurses at all levels of their careers,” says Gloria E.

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Some Ascension hospitals diverting emergency care after cybersecurity incident

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The health system’s electronic health records, MyChart patient portal and several systems for ordering tests and medications are unavailable, Ascension said.

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Recognizing Burnout in Healthcare Staff and Ideas for Addressing It

Medical Economics

Research by CareCredit, a Synchrony solution, reveals that staff burnout in the healthcare industry is an issue impacting staff well-being and patient care. Insights from our 2023 CareCredit Staff Burnout Survey uncover common stressors and motivations among healthcare professionals. CareCredit utilized insights from this Burnout Survey in addition to insights from other sources to develop the "2024 Recognizing Burnout in Healthcare Staff and Ideas for Addressing It" white paper.

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Intuity Medical’s POGO Automatic, the First and Only FDA-Cleared Automatic Blood Glucose Monitor, Now Covered by Medicare Part B

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Intuity Medical, Inc., a medical technology company committed to making it easier to live with diabetes, announced today that its POGO Automatic® Blood Glucose Monitoring (ABGM) system, featuring one-step testing, is now covered by Medicare […] The article Intuity Medical’s POGO Automatic, the First and Only FDA-Cleared Automatic Blood Glucose Monitor, Now Covered by Medicare Part B appeared

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How to Ensure That Your Digital Care Program is Accessible and Inclusive

Medbridge

As healthcare takes large strides forward to incorporate digital care delivery, it’s critical to ensure that patients aren’t being left behind. Digital care delivery has the opportunity to level the playing field for groups that have been traditionally underserved, but it also has the potential to worsen current and historical problems of inclusivity and accessibility. […] The post How to Ensure That Your Digital Care Program is Accessible and Inclusive appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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Navigating the complexities of the good in modern medical practice

Medical Economics

Defining what constitutes “the good of the patient: is complex in a modern, diverse society where multiple perspectives and values coexist

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Daily Battle To Find Drugs Amid Shortages, England’s Pharmacists Say

Forbes Healthcare

The vast majority of pharmacy staff said ongoing shortages of critical drugs were putting patients' health at risk.

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Data and the next pandemic

Physicians Practice

A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role.

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Tattoos Still Won’t Boost Your Immune System

Science Based Medicine

Does the repeated stress on your immune system from getting tattoo after tattoo make you better able to fight off infections? No, no it does not. The post Tattoos Still Won’t Boost Your Immune System first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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CHS sues MultiPlan for allegedly colluding to lower provider reimbursement

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

It’s the third lawsuit filed against MultiPlan by a health system in under a year.

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Feds form task force against monopolies and collusion in health care

Medical Economics

Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.

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AI could help assess patient acuity in emergency departments: study

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

When given pairs of patient histories, a large language model could identify which patient needed to be seen more urgently with 89% accuracy.

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Laugh Your Stethoscopes Off with Nurse Comedian Kelli Dunham’s Latest Comedy Show

Minority Nurse

Laughter is the best medicine for Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN, a NYC-based nurse, comedian, and writer who has been performing comedy as a nursing side gig for 25 years to help nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Dunham’s latest show she wrote and is performing in is called Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny. Dunham will be performing in NYC, on the Lower East Side’s Caveat on May 18th at 4 pm (with a virtual option May 18th).

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Parasite in a presidential contender; pollution in the kitchen; studying food allergies in infants – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Cifu, Mandrola, Prasad

Sensible Medicine

Masking, Justice, Harvard med stud video, causal language

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Key Responsibilities of Dental Assistants in a Dental Clinic

Northwest Suburban College

When considering the multifaceted role of Dental Assistants in today’s dental clinics, it is remarkable how integral they have become to the operations and the success of any dental practice. At the heart of their responsibilities, Dental Assistants balance a unique combination of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring that the dental office runs smoothly and efficiently.

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Medical Assistant Profession: Career Opportunities

MedQuest College

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, so does the role of the medical assistant. Once primarily focused on administrative tasks, medical assistants now play a vital role in patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare coordination. The future of medical assisting looks bright, offering career opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals.

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Benefits of Continuing Education for Medical Assistants

Northwest Suburban College

In an ever-evolving healthcare industry, the importance of ongoing learning and professional development cannot be overstated. For those of us in the medical assisting fields, including Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians, continuing education stands as a critical pillar for enhancing clinical skills and keeping abreast of the latest healthcare innovations.

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How Much to Charge for Commercial Cleaning: A Beginner’s Guide

Trafft

Deciding on your commercial cleaning prices is a strategic business decision that impacts your profitability, how competitive you are, and your long-term viability. Setting the right prices for your commercial cleaning services ensures you can cover all costs, pay employees, and invest in quality supplies and equipment. Still, there are several factors that come into play when determining the prices.

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Allied Health: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Delivery

We Care Online

Allied health professionals are the intersection of the healthcare system; their main intention is to build on their strong background in delivering appropriate and effective care while maintaining patient quality and managing chronic cases. This article, among other points, describes the leading role of allied health professionals in solving the main challenges of health care delivery, including access to care, health disparities, fragmentation of systems, and health worker shortages.

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Afternoon blahs: Time for short bursts of exercise

Physicians Practice

Just 1-2 minutes of cardio exercise that won't make you break out in a sweat will make you more productive and less lethargic.

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Workplace woes: More nurses consider changing careers due to frustrations over work environment

Medical Economics

Many cite frustration over long shifts, lack of mentoring and fears of workplace violence as reasons for leaving

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Evidence based medicine. 6 months a year

Sensible Medicine

I joke that Chicago is the best city in the world…… six months a year. It's true. Chicago is brilliant in the late spring, summer and fall. Now my own institution moves towards being evidence based…… six months a year. After 4 years, our mask mandate ended May 2, 2024. My patients and I are finally (officially) mask free. But mask mandates will return.

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