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Telehealth groups urge Congress, White House to extend controlled substance virtual prescribing

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

More than 300 telehealth and provider groups say time is running out for regulators to propose a rule before pandemic-era flexibilities expire at the end of the year.

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Novo Nordisk’s New Obesity Pill Beats Wegovy In Early Trial

Forbes Healthcare

Data from an early stage clinical trial suggests Novo Nordisk’s new weight loss pill amycretin could produce greater and more rapid weight loss than its popular obesity injection Wegovy.

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Major PBMs could be zeroing in on specific payer markets for dominance, study suggests

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Though CVS Caremark holds a dominant share of the commercial, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care markets, each large pharmacy benefit manager seems to be focusing on one particular arena.

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Women Taking Mounjaro And Zepbound Lose More Weight Than Men, New Study Suggests: What To Know

Forbes Healthcare

Although women lost more weight, all participants saw significant decreases in total body weight on all doses of the medication.

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Intentional onboarding for physicians: A comprehensive approach for medical practices

Medical Economics

A good onboarding program can be the difference between keeping a newly hired physician for the long term or having to start over again sooner than you would like

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The Wise Approach to Feedback

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN “I feel like I am walking on eggshells with some of my staff. I try to give them direct feedback, and then they tense up and tell me that I am harsh. If I use the feedback sandwich, all they hear is the good stuff and shut […] The post The Wise Approach to Feedback appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Update on AI in the Clinic

Science Based Medicine

It seems there is an endless stream of artificial intelligence (AI) news coming out, and this includes the field of medicine. There also continues to be a debate about the true impact of AI – how much is hype, and how much is a genuine advance that can transform our technology? As with many technological advances, it’s both. New tech, perhaps especially […] The post Update on AI in the Clinic first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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If health care is broken, doctors and patients must ‘grasp the levers of change’ starting at the ballot box, advocate says

Medical Economics

Physician founder of Vot-ER recalls the beginning of a national movement to advance voter registration in health care settings.

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InnovationRx: Two Industry Veterans Aim To Accelerate The Path To Personalized Care

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Recursion’s CEO talks clinical trial data for AI-designed drug

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Security advice for smaller medical practices

Physicians Practice

Ashkan Nikou, head of security at Bluegrass Orthopaedic, explains how leaders at smaller, resource-limited practices can still keep patients and staff safe.

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How Nurses Uphold Ethical Standards in Healthcare

Beacon

In the dynamic world of healthcare, nursing is a pillar of compassion and care. Beyond technical skills and medical knowledge, ethics is a crucial element that defines great nurses.

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Making sure your strategic plan stays flexible

Physicians Practice

Stephen A. Dickens, vice president at SVMIC, explains ensure that the strategic planning process remains flexible enough to adapt to unforeseen changes in the healthcare landscape.

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11 free techniques to motivate staff

Medical Economics

If you have a staff that is excited, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable when answering the telephone and ensuring that every patient has a positive experience with your practice, all your marketing efforts will be effective.

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De-escalation Training in Healthcare: Key to Improving Worker Safety

Performance Health

Effective de-escalation training in healthcare is crucial for navigating volatile patient interactions, especially amid the increasing prevalence of violence against healthcare workers. These de-escalation techniques are vital for maintaining trust with patients while ensuring healthcare worker safety.

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Seizing Financial Growth Opportunities in Assisted Living Communities

Relias

The aging of the baby boomer generation presents a significant opportunity for the assisted living industry. With 73 million baby boomers expected to be over age 65 by 2030 and the number of those 85 and older projected to double by 2035, the demand for assisted living services is expected to rise significantly. However, capitalizing on this opportunity requires more than just increasing capacity; it involves ensuring that your staff can deliver high-quality care tailored to this population̵

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A Rewarding Career: Why Becoming a Home Health Aide Might Be the Right Move for You

We Care Online

Hello there! As we navigate through our daily routines, many of us often think about how we can make a meaningful difference in the world. If you’ve ever felt the desire to help others and make a real impact in someone’s life, becoming a Home Health Aide (HHA) might be the perfect career path for you. What Does a Home Health Aide Do? Before we dive into why this role is so rewarding, let’s talk a bit about what a Home Health Aide actually does.

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Salon Marketing Strategy to Get From Clicks to Customers

Trafft

Developing a salon marketing strategy is essential to promote your business successfully. The salon industry becomes increasingly competitive each day and creating a well-defined salon marketing strategy will make you stand out in the competitive landscape. With the right approach to your salon marketing efforts, you can attract new clients, improve customer retention, and establish an influential and recognizable brand.

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10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN

Minority Nurse

Nurses have the opportunity to advance their degrees, which allows them to pursue other jobs within the nursing field. Completing a master’s in nursing (MSN) allows nurses to practice with greater autonomy, hold a higher position in leadership, or educate future nurses. Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow.

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Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 51: Consider UserWeb Access

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. (Optional) Register for UserWeb Access While Epic Systems software is but one part of the Connect Care clinical information system, it provides essential database, integration, and all user interface functions. Understanding the Epic ecosystem can make a difference to Connect Care users who wish to become a resource to their peers (e.g., Super User ).

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New medical school; price fixing for generic drugs; heart health and recreational drug use – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Prasad and Cifu offer rebuttals to their anti-science post from last week

Sensible Medicine

Last week, Vinay and Adam made arguments regarding which presidential candidate was more anti-science. If you haven’t read it, go first to the link above. (I moderated the debate and limited each to ≤ 500 words.) This week, they offer equally short rebuttals to each other’s arguments. We will offer these to paid subscribers. Thank you to those who support us.

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Inflation hits lowest level since 2021

Medical Economics

Decline likely means a 0.

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Why We Still Kill Patients (And What We Need to Stop Doing It)

The Healthcare Blog

By MICHAEL MILLENSOM This article is adapted from a talk given Sept. 7 at the 11 th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in Irvine, California, sponsored by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. World Patient Safety Day is Sept. 17, with a series of events in Washington, D.C. from Sept. 15-17 sponsored by Patients for Patient Safety (US).

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Trump vs. Harris on health care: ‘Maintain and grow’ the ACA, or develop ‘concepts of a plan’ to replace it?

Medical Economics

Presidential contenders offer views on health care during televised debate.

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In Debate, Harris Reiterates Healthcare Positions While Trump Balks

Forbes Healthcare

On healthcare, Harris repeated her positions on the Affordable Care Act, Inflation Reduction Act and abortion, while Trump was unwilling to commit to specific policies.

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