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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: USDA Will Test Ground Beef Samples From Grocery Stores

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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Health Data Analytics Firm Reports 1.1-Million Record MSP Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

A Portland, ME-based accounting and consulting firm has recently reported a data breach to the Maine Attorney General that involved the personal information of 1,107,354 individuals. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) provides health data analytics services to healthcare providers, health insurers, and government regulatory and healthcare policy agencies and its clients provide BerryDunn with personal and health data to allow the firm to perform its contracted services.

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10 Drug-Free Ways To Sleep Better According To Andrew Huberman

Forbes Healthcare

Sleep's the bedrock of mental health, physical health and performance, according to Andrew Huberman, a podcaster / scientist. Here's 10 ways he suggests to sleep better.

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FTC Issues Final Rule Updating Health Breach Notification Rule

The HIPAA Journal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 26, 2024, that updates the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule. The update includes revised definitions that encompass health apps and other technologies not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), clarification of what the FTC considers a breach of security, new requirements for the content of breach notifications, changes to the timeframe for issuing notifications, and an expansion of the permit

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Advanced Stage Colorectal Cancer In Young Adults Is A Growing Crisis

Forbes Healthcare

Colorectal cancer in young adults is occuring at alarming rates. Here are steps to take to prevent this disease from affecting you and loved ones.

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Is your practice complying with the law?

Medical Economics

As physicians, it is important to ensure your organization is meeting all applicable federal and state regulations.

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Doctors less likely to engage Black caregivers in shared decision-making

Medical Economics

Study finds race-based disparities in offering empathy, communicating medical information

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Period Stigma Sidelines Young Athletes

Forbes Healthcare

Many young women avoid exercising and competing in sports when they're on their periods. But exercise may help raise endorphins, reduce fatigue, and reduce period cramps.

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FDA finalizes lab developed test rule despite industry opposition

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Risks associated with the tests have increased, requiring greater oversight to protect patients, the agency contends.

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Developers Need Crystal Ball For AI Legislation

Forbes Healthcare

A view of the current AI regulatory landscape and legislation to watch as healthcare tech developers grapple with shifting rules and regulations.

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Empowering healthcare providers against rising payer denials

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The rise in denial rates is more than a mere statistic; it's a symptom of a broader systemic challenge that calls for strategic foresight and robust expertise.

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Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Here’s What To Know—And Why Experts Are Calling For A Ban On Raw Milk

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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We finally learn from TACT2 what we should have known two decades ago: Chelation therapy doesn’t work for heart disease

Science Based Medicine

At SBM, we've long argued that chelation therapy for heart disease is quackery. An abstract presented recently finally confirmed that. Why did it take so long? The post We finally learn from TACT2 what we should have known two decades ago: Chelation therapy doesn’t work for heart disease first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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A New Weapon Against Cancer: Checkpoint Inhibitors, A Double-Edged Sword

Forbes Healthcare

Checkpoint inhibitors, a novel class of anticancer medications, embrace a unique approach to counter tumors.

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Getting paid for prior authorizations

Medical Economics

Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations

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Walgreens’ Next Frontier: Complex Conditions & Cell And Gene Therapy

Forbes Healthcare

Walgreens aims to focus on patients with chronic and complex conditions.

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Senate summons Change Healthcare CEO Witty to testify about cyberattack

Medical Economics

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

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FTC broadens health breach notification rule to include apps

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Regulators have been pursuing more enforcement actions against health applications sharing consumers’ data. Friday’s final rule should give those actions more heft.

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Physician job market: Doctors on the move

Medical Economics

Physicians are in high demand — here’s how to find your new role

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A Better Concept For mRNA Vaccines: Self-Amplification

Forbes Healthcare

Two new self-amplifying mRNA vaccines herald a new era of vaccination for coronaviruses.

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How physicians can use data to improve operations and achieve health equity goals

Medical Economics

Federal agencies are taking steps to embed systemic health equity practices into their policies and operations to fortify the resilience of our nation’s health care system and help all Americans reach optimal health outcomes.

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Break the Inertia of Your Knowing

Minority Nurse

We nurses know lots of things. Our heads are filled with innumerable ideas, thoughts, concepts, theories, observations, and facts. We know so much about pathophysiology , anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, communication, informatics , psychology, sociology, and countless other topics that we’re almost bursting at the proverbial seams. But have you ever wondered if we sometimes know so much that our knowing can get in the way?

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Which Section of the OSH Act Prevents Employers Discriminating Against Employees?

The HIPAA Journal

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act prevents employers discriminating against employees when they exercise their rights to engage in a protected activity as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. However, before filing an 11(c) complaint with OSHA, it is important to understand what activities are protected and what OSHA defines as discrimination.

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Taking aim at drug costs; analyzing heart risks; health care and climate change – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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How AI can be a catalyst for building a change-ready culture

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Top healthcare organizations use three proven strategies to strengthen culture while integrating AI.

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5 best practices for mitigating evolving health care cyberattacks

Medical Economics

To combat evolving and increasingly damaging cyberthreats, health care organizations must proactively operationalize key risk mitigation strategies aimed at effectively shoring up their cyber defenses.

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The Best SEO Tools for Boosting Your Website Traffic

Practice Builders

Having a healthcare website is crucial for the success of your practice in the modern digital era. To guarantee that prospective patients can discover you, you must make sure that your website is search engine optimized. Having a website alone is not enough. Search engine optimization tools can help with it. With the use of SEO marketing tools, you can check the functionality of your website, find areas in need of improvement, and get advice on how to make it more search engine-friendly.

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7 Strategies to Improve Engagement in Nursing

Performance Health

Improving engagement in nursing is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes. Engaged nurses bring enthusiasm and dedication to their work, leading to better quality, safety, and overall patient experiences. Continue reading to learn seven strategies for improving engagement in nursing.

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Grow Your Consulting Business With Trafft

Trafft

Struggling to manage and grow your consulting business can be overwhelming sometimes, especially if you have to take care of all bookings, finances, and inevitable cancellations and rescheduling. Here’s where Trafft enters the game – a booking system and your trusted partner in the consulting venture. But can this tool actually ease your life, help you grow your consulting business, and get more clients?

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Rising inpatient volumes boosted HCA’s first-quarter earnings

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Nashville, Tennessee-based operator is the latest for-profit system to report stronger than expected inpatient volumes and tempered expenses.

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Grow Your Coaching Business With Trafft

Trafft

Many dream of becoming a coach – unfortunately, very few actually succeed in turning it into reality. But why is that? Well, being a good coach is only one part of the equation. Skills like marketing, client relations, and the ability to manage employees and appointments successfully are far more important than one may initially think. At Trafft, we understand these struggles firsthand, which is why we’ve developed a comprehensive booking system that acts as your business partner, em