Mon.Apr 07, 2025

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Rare Hantavirus Killed 3 People In California Town — How To Protect Yourself

Forbes Healthcare

Another cluster of hantavirus cases has killed 3 people in California. Clusters of cases occur in the West, usually after El Nio winters.

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UnitedHealth shareholders withdraw effort to force transparency on coverage denials

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The faith-based shareholders’ proposal was challenged by UnitedHealth twice, thanks to a recent SEC guidance change the shareholders slammed as unfair. They could still reintroduce it next year.

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Tanzania’s Marburg Outbreak Ended Swiftly. Here’s What We Can Learn From It

Forbes Healthcare

Discussion with a WHO outbreak response leader provided key takeaways for controlling other hemorrhagic fever outbreaks.

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Senate advances budget blueprint as healthcare braces for Medicaid cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Senate’s budget resolution calls for fewer spending cuts than its House counterpart overall but preserves the $880 billion target for reductions under the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Applying 3 Lessons About Anger Management To College Campuses

Forbes Healthcare

Many college students struggle with anger management, and the rise of political anger and cynicism are increasing these struggles while concerning school administrators.

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An osteopathic perspective on Match 2025: A special day for physicians

Medical Economics

AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO discusses the 2025 Match for medical students.

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Judge permanently blocks NIH’s plan to cap funding, setting up appeal battle

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A district judge has continued to block the agency’s unilateral plan to cut billions of dollars to research overhead support, which has already created widespread disruption.

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We've Come So Far, So Why Aren't Women Thriving?

Forbes Healthcare

Rethinking progresswhy womens rising roles dont always equal rising well-being is at the heart of this article.

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Judge temporarily blocks $11B in public health funding cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A district court judge granted an emergency restraining order during a hearing Thursday, citing a “voluminous” list of harms documented by the plaintiffs.

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Meet Innovaccer, The Healthcare AI Platform That’s Redefining Data Insights

Forbes Healthcare

Innovaccer's platform is attempting to tackle a notoriously challenging aspect of healthcare: data insights.

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RFK Jr. won’t appear before Senate panel this week

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

HELP committee chair Bill Cassidy, R-La., had invited Kennedy to testify April 10 on the sweeping layoffs of federal health workers Kennedy ordered last month. A hearing could still take place later.

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It's time for a new approach to obesity care

Medical Economics

Experts urge physicians to move beyond outdated metrics and weight stigma during a panel discussion at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting in New Orleans.

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Resident Mentoring: Satisfaction With Formal vs Informal OHNS Mentors in Canada

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Researchers assessed mentorship opportunities within Canadian OHNS training programs based on feedback from residents and training program directors. The post Resident Mentoring: Satisfaction With Formal vs Informal OHNS Mentors in Canada appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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Ep. 59: AI and claim denials with Neal K. Shah, co-founder of Counterforce Health

Medical Economics

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies and co-founder of Counterforce Health, joins the show to talk about claim denials and how AI can help fight them.

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How this healthcare company cracked the code on making AI actionable — and safe

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The real challenge of AI in healthcare? Making sense of the patient story buried in the data.

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Wearables, smartphones and RPM can improve heart health — if patients can get the tech and use it

Medical Economics

American Heart Association says physicians should consider how digital drivers of health affect patients.

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De-Escalation Tips for Handling Aggressive Patients

Practice Builders

Despite such a clear and peaceful mission every healthcare practitioner has, dealing with aggressive or violent patients is an unfortunate reality. Whether due to pain, frustration, fear, or underlying mental health conditions, patient aggression can be a serious issue for medical professionals. Knowing how to de-escalate aggressive behavior is very important, not only for the medical facility staff but for the patient as well.

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Medical device, dental groups urge tariff exemption to protect supply chains and patient care

Medical Economics

Groups say that tariffs could unfairly jeopardize patient care

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I've been wrong about treating pleural effusion for 25 years

Sensible Medicine

Patients who present with acute fluid accumulation and congestion due to heart failure often develop something called a pleural effusion. Photo credit: healthdirect.gov.au/pleural-effusion The fluid is not in the lung, but around the lung. It compresses the lung, creating shortness of breath, chest pressure, and other symptoms. We call such a fluid accumulation extra-vascular because it is not inside the blood vessels.

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An osteopathic perspective on Match 2025: Students make a strong showing

Medical Economics

AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, discusses the 2025 Match for medical students.

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The Biggest Opportunity for Sporting Goods is Consumers’ Physical Inactivity: Learning from McKinsey (with a personal nod to pickleball)

Health Populi

McKinsey just published a detailed report into Sporting Goods 2025 , which the firm calls a “new balancing act” that must turn uncertainty into opportunity. The report is based on five key observations: Only a few sporting goods companies have expanded growth and margins since 2018 — and must “rethink the value chain” in the face of challenging geopolitical headwinds One-half of so-called “active consumers” say that fitness is a core element of their ide

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Prior authorizations: Does technology help the process or just overcomplicate it?

Medical Economics

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

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Addiction Recovery Without Shame: The Quiet Power of Private Treatment

We Care Online

Addiction already brings enough pain. What makes it harder is the shame that often follows people into treatmentwhether its fear of being judged, labeled, or exposed. That fear keeps many from getting help at all. But recovery doesnt have to be public, loud, or humiliating. For some, the path forward is quieter, more personal, and more respectful of privacy.

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Prior authorizations: What will the prior authorization process look like in 5-10 years?

Medical Economics

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

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De-Escalation Tips for Handling Aggressive Patients

Practice Builders

Despite such a clear and peaceful mission every healthcare practitioner has, dealing with aggressive or violent patients is an unfortunate reality. Whether due to pain, frustration, fear, or underlying mental health conditions, patient aggression can be a serious issue for medical professionals. Knowing how to de-escalate aggressive behavior is very important, not only for the medical facility staff but for the patient as well.

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Prior authorizations: How can physicians influence technology development

Medical Economics

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

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Strategies to Improve Hospital Security: A Proactive Approach

Performance Health

As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, hospital security has become the frontline defense in maintaining a safe care environment for patients and healthcare workers alike. Yet, it remains a growing challenge; theft, infant abductions, and workplace violence in healthcare are real and increasingly common threats. Read on to learn how hospitals are navigating these complex challenges to protect their patients and personnel.

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Cannabis for chronic pain; false claims act suit against Vohra; a sound to ease motion sickness – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Late-Night Nursing: How To Stay Alert and Safe

Minority Nurse

Many nurses work night shifts and love it. These shifts often offer better pay, flexibility, and a slower pace. Still, working night shifts comes with a unique set of challenges. It can take your body and mind some time to get used to working when you should be sleeping, which can compromise your alertness and decision-making. There are also safety concerns.

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AI-powered device hits 500,000-scan milestone

Medical Economics

Predictmedix cites growing role in health and safety for its devices success

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What Are The Best Stress-Free Activities for Paralegals?

Northwest Career College

Working as a paralegal may be fulfilling, yet it also has its own set of stresses. Between deadlines, paperwork, and client consultations, it’s necessary to take the time to unwind and recharge. Finding some stress-reducing techniques to enhance concentration, ensure balance, and promote general health is helpful. This blog will tackle some simple, valuable, stress-reducing activities for paralegals to unwind and stay healthy.