Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

JUNE 13, 2024

The following question is from a program director of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)–accredited medical assisting program: We are in the process of trying to ensure that our medical assisting certificate program will adhere to the new program length requirements for gainful employment. Under this new federal regulation, certificate programs… Continue reading U.S.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

20% of adults over 65 forgo their prescriptions due to cost. The IRA’s $2,000 cap on annual out-of-pocket drug costs helps alleviate the issue for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Science Based Medicine

JUNE 13, 2024

Although multiple antivaccine investigations have failed to deliver any substantive evidence of alleged crimes, the latest antivax flops won't flip anyone. The post “Fauci Files” and Florida’s Grand Jury Investigations Fail to Deliver first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried share stories of lived experience from individuals with mental illness in their latest book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 13, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carina Edwards, CEO, Kipu Health. According to one report, business executives mentioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than 30,000 times in earnings calls at the end of 2023. AI, and debates around fears, capabilities and […] The article Adopting AI In Behavioral Health Practices: Three Factors for Success appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

Various posts on TikTok and other social media platforms have been throwing shade on the use of sunscreen despite the risk of skin cancer with sun exposure.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

Recent headlines about unfair Medicare reimbursement highlights one aspect of the problem in U.S. healthcare. But focusing solely on Medicare’s underpayment isn't enough.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Andrew Carney, from HHS agency ARPA-H, explains why hospitals struggle with cybersecurity and talks about a new program that aims to help them defend their technology environments.

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Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

The expansion of clinical and non-clinical teams through the introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) was aimed at reducing the ever-increasing pressure on general practice and to improve access. Of course, there are benefits associated with these roles, but there are also some challenges. Role clarity is perhaps one of the most significant challenges the Physician Associate (PA) cadre faces; they’re there to complement the existing clinical team, not replace, and concern

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

In the intricate world of medical billing, accuracy is paramount. Your practice should consider the importance of the medical coding process when ensuring healthcare providers collect all money due to services rendered. Every code entered, every diagnosis documented, and every procedure billed must be meticulously coded to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations.

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Intercoast

JUNE 13, 2024

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Test New appeared first on InterCoast Colleges.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2024

40% of job seekers said they had a negative interview experience - how many mistakes are you making in the interview process that contributes to this?

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

The bureaucracy and opacity of hospital and insurance billing is impossible to navigate. But it doesn't have to be.

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MedCerts

JUNE 13, 2024

5 Common Barriers to Education Don’t wait until you’re struggling to make a plan for how you’ll handle these issues. Take action early before you fall behind. Personal Finances There’s no denying that paying for job training can be expensive. Sit down and make a budget that includes all of your expenses and income. Prioritize the expenses that will help you finish your education and reach your goals.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 13, 2024

I was hopeful that our series on churnalism would change the world of healthcare and biomedical research journalism. I thought that journalists would never again commit one of the seven deadly sins of churnalism. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. I you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. They would never assume causation when a study only showed an association (1).

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Open Dental

JUNE 13, 2024

With more on your plate than ever before, we're here with five types of tools you can start using today to boost efficiency and productivity. The post Open Dental Tools to Boost Efficiency and Productivity appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Exhorting nursing staff and leadership to pay attention to the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all well and good, but how do you put into practice ways and methods that make DEI a reality? “ It all starts with self-reflection,” according to Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, assistant dean of strategic partnerships at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore. “ We have to truly take an honest inventory of where we are on our respective journeys and where our biases

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Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

We had rain, a bit more rain, and then some more rain in May! As always, we tried to brighten things up for you with lots of new blogs, HUB updates and we shared our commitment to development. Best of our blogs Our commitment to development - Practice Index HUB - We don’t know what is around the corner in primary care, but you can trust we will develop features to meet those needs quickly and effectively.

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Relias

JUNE 13, 2024

Workplace violence is a widespread problem in the healthcare industry, affecting the safety and well-being of nurses. A new survey conducted by Nurse.com for the 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report revealed a concerning trend in workplace violence in post-acute care settings. Nurses shared information about experiencing workplace violence that included verbal abuse, intimidation, physical assaults or abuse, and sexual assault or abuse not only by their patients or the patient’s family

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Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

Positivity in general practice may seem like a big ask at the moment. With growing financial and time pressure, is there any way to lighten the load? We've collated some ideas from forum members, who have implemented new ideas that have made a difference in their practices. Reception base One manager spoke about locating their duty doctor in the reception team’s area for the first couple of hours of the day so that the GP would be on hand to talk to patients on the phone or give advice to the re

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Hackers gained access to the major nonprofit’s systems early last month after a worker accidentally downloaded a malicious file, Ascension said.

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Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

NHS Head calls for primary care vision NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard commented that the NHS needs a “modern vision” for primary care. She set out her ideas at the annual conference of the NHS Confederation. Quoted by the Health Service Journal, Ms Pritchard spoke of some “startling” changes and opportunities which, she believes, will finally shift care into the community.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2024

Jennifer N. Lee, M.D. recently conducted a study on managing patient portal messages at her medical practice — and found something interesting about physician gender.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

Strategies medical practices can employ to attract, retain, and develop cybersecurity talent, ensuring ongoing protection against cyber threats.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2024

A slideshow with reaction and responses to latest version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

The justices ruled the challengers didn’t have standing to bring the case.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2024

See which cities are being impacted the most by inflation.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

While the SCOTUS ruling effectively preserves the status quo in terms of access to medication abortion, it doesn't prevent state laws from restricting access.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 13, 2024

The high court said the plaintiffs’ “desire to make a drug less available to others” did not give them standing to challenge the FDA's approval of mifepristone.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 13, 2024

Missouri, Kansas and Idaho have all intervened in the case already.

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