Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A 64-year-old American woman recently became the first person to use the Sarco suicide pod to end her life in Switzerland, a country where assisted suicide is legal. The Sarco pod, designed by Dr. Philip Nitschke of Exit International, is a 3D-printed device shaped like a sarcophagus. When a user inside the pod presses a button, the pod fills with nitrogen gas, quickly lowering oxygen levels and causing the user to lose consciousness within a minute, followed by death within ten minutes.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Paxlovid comes with a host of contraindications and costs $1561 for a 5- day course. Metformin costs $1/day and reduces viral load. Which should you take?

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.

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The Healthcare Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Bringing the Tools of Accountable Care to Maternity Care is a Great Idea – But This Sure Ain’t It By VICTORIA ADEWALE & J.D. KLEINKE How desperate are we to find some kind of good news about the sorry state of maternity care in America? To find out, look no further than the current cover of no less venerable a health policy journal than Health Affairs.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Revenue integrity has become harder to maintain as audits grow in volume and complexity. Payers are increasing scrutiny and regulatory agencies are reinforcing fraud mitigation. Navigating this evolving terrain requires a reimagined, automated approach to […] The article Automation and Reimagining Revenue Integrity appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Practice Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Staffing shortages in medical practices is a growing concern. This issue not only affects the efficiency and quality of care but also places increased stress on existing staff and can lead to burnout. Addressing this problem requires a multi-faceted approach, combining innovative strategies with proactive management. Here’s a look at some practical steps that medical practices can take to mitigate staff shortages and improve overall practice management.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen told lawmakers the company would consider new talks with insurers about the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic if they pledge to keep the medicines on their formularies.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Private equity investment or hospital ownership can offer management advantages. Yet doctors are opting for something else: autonomy.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Patients taking Ozempic were about 60% less likely to have an opioid overdose compared to those taking other diabetes drugs.

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Science Based Medicine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Myopia, or near-sightedness, has been steadily on the rise over the last half-century. A recent systematic review updates the literature on the extent and nature of this epidemic. Let’s get straight to the findings and then discuss what this means. The reviews includes: “276 studies, involving a total of 5,410,945 participants from 50 countries across all six continents.” The researchers find a […] The post Myopia Epidemic first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Piecemeal solutions, such as price controls, that force change in one area without coordination across the ecosystem, will continue to fail to solve underlying problems.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The funds will go toward expanding substance use disorder treatment and maternal healthcare services, as well as helping rural hospitals keep their doors open.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Women remain "underdiagnosed, undertreated and unrepresented" in cardiovascular research, British doctors have warned.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The home health aide provider allegedly terminated the assignments of Black and Hispanic aides to accommodate patients’ and family members’ racial preferences, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently asked me on a program why no one talks about the impact of FMLA use on nurse staffing. She reported the following problem: “Twenty percent of my full-time staff are out right now on FMLA, and most plan to take the entire three months. […] The post The Conundrum of FMLA appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Communication 78

We Care Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hey there, future healthcare stars! So, you’ve completed one of our online courses—congratulations! Whether you’ve just finished your Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training, a Medication Aide course, or another healthcare program, you’re one step closer to a fulfilling career. But now, it’s time to take that next important step: creating a resume that stands out.

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Practice Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, Practice Management Institute (PMI) and Texas State University's School of Health Administration and Continuing Education Office are teaming up to bridge the gap between current healthcare professionals and aspiring students. This exciting partnership aims to equip both groups with the skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.

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Top Practices

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It all begins with the initial phone conversation. Does your receptionist answer the phone, “Doctor’s office?” Not too warm, is it? How about something more like, “Welcome to Life is Great Clinic, my name is Nancy, how may I help you?” The difference in the above salutations is huge. One is warm and welcoming and the other one is cold.

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Performance Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Improving patient outcomes remains a central goal for healthcare providers. With the integration of cutting-edge incident reporting software , hospitals and clinics are not only elevating patient safety but are also revolutionizing the way healthcare teams communicate and commit to continuous improvement.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An action plan for physicians to protect themselves against malpractice litigation related to medications like Ozempic.

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Medication 59

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A business administrator ensures that all activities take place smoothly in the company. They help manage various parts of the business and ensure that goals are achieved. It sounds “easy” when described in those simple terms, but the hard part as a business owner or executive is how do we know if they are doing a good job? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are tools used to track and measure the success of tasks assigned to business administrators or various functions that they supervise.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, takes lead of American Academy of Family Physicians, largest medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care.

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Medication 52

Physicians Practice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The definitive ranking of which states are best for physicians continues.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Report found commonalities among high-performing ACOs

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Plus: A deep dive inside Facebook’s scammy abortion access network, meeting the newest biotech billionaire, and more.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medication 40

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Lululemon has published the 2024 Global Well-Being Report , a study into peoples’ perspectives on their personal health from the company best known for athleisure wear and self-care. This year’s report is titled, The Pressure to Be Well. That pressure is coming from peoples’ experiencing “well-being burnout.” In the company’s fourth annual report on well-being, Lululemon learned that most people have tried to adopt personal strategies to bolster their health, and one-half of th

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

“To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." -- George Orwell Last week, #VarmaGate broke out. Jay Varma, NYC Public Health official, admitted on hidden camera that he, his pediatrician wife, and 8 to 10 others, gathered in a hotel room, took Molly, striped naked, and engaged in a sex party, while NYC schools were closed, shops were locked-down, dying patients were denied hospital visitors, and outdoor funerals were banned under his decree.

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