Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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Justice As Medicine: Legal Representation As A Public Health Strategy

Forbes Healthcare

Legal issues frequently snowball into housing insecurity, homelessness, and health crises. Legal representation may serve as an effective public health intervention.

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Nearly 70% of healthcare organizations hit by cyberattacks report patient care disruptions: survey

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

More than half of respondents said they saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.

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Healthcare CIOs Must Fix Two Areas Now Before AI Adoption

Forbes Healthcare

The need to regularly review and update their organization's security posture and bridge clinical and IT gaps has never been more evident for healthcare CIOs.

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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.

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Medication alone will not end obesity

Medical Economics

Obesity is a complex disease that requires treatment both individualized and multifaceted.

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FTC And Congress Ramp Up Efforts To Rein In Drug Patent Evergreening

Forbes Healthcare

Pressure is mounting in Congress and the regulatory agencies for changes to the drug patent system. Time will tell how fast such reform will come about.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Patient Care: Building Trust and Empathy

MedQuest College

In diagnostic medical sonography, patient care extends beyond the technical skills required to operate equipment. It involves building trust and showing empathy to ensure patients feel comfortable during stressful and vulnerable situations. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, mastering the art of patient care is as important as technical proficiency.

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Transforming Field Reimbursement with AI: Introducing ReimbursementAI

ACMA Blog

Authors: Rachel Hohe, PhD Introduction: Field reimbursement managers (FRMs) are highly skilled experts who act as an intermediary between healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and healthcare manufacturers by advocating for timely patient access to life-saving medications or medical devices. Their knowledge of insurance coverage, regulations in patient assistance, and health policy empowers healthcare providers with tools that reduce hurdles in treatment access.

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How Protecting Your Data Impacts Business Continuity

Open Dental

In today’s digital landscape, data is more than just a collection of bytes and bits. It’s the lifeblood of your business, the foundation upon which your operational decisions and customer services rest. Therefore, how you protect your data can significantly impact your business continuity. This article outlines the […] The post How Protecting Your Data Impacts Business Continuity appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Feds ask for physician help in reporting information blocking

Medical Economics

ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law

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A Midwestern Dermatologist Responds to A Midwestern Doctor

Sensible Medicine

A Midwestern Doctor, which I assume is the alias/pseudonym/nom de plume of Pierre Kory , has a wide readership on Substack. We received this essay from Dr. Bernhard Ortel, a dermatologist who has spent a career studying the physics and medical effects of solar radiation as well as treating its consequences. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Heart health: challenges and solutions

Medical Economics

Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.

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Automating Prior Authorizations: How AI Improves Patient Access to Medications

ACMA Blog

Many healthcare providers may prescribe treatments that are not considered routine or may be expensive, an insurance company may need prior authorization (PA) to determine whether they will cover what the healthcare providers recommends 4. The healthcare provider must get approval from the insurance company. The use of a PA aims to reduce costs and manage the use of certain healthcare services for the insurance company.

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The AVOID method for preventing malpractice suits

Medical Economics

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

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Connect Care Scheduled Downtime - Thursday October 10, 2024, 00:30-04:30

Connect Care Bytes Blog

What you need to know The Connect Care clinical information system needs periodic maintenance. The next scheduled update will occur Thursday, October 10, 2024 between 00:30 and 04:30. On this occasion, all Connect Care production systems are affected, including Hyperdrive, Mobility (Haiku/Canto), MyAHS Connect, and the Link Provider Portal, as well as Connect Care ancillary systems, including Transfusion (WellSky).

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Will Radiography Technologist Still Have a Job in Ten Years?

Northwest Career College

Radiography technicians, most commonly known as radiologic technologists, are health professionals who take pictures using imaging equipment inside the human body. These pictures help other physicians diagnose and treat various conditions in patients. However, with the rapid advancement in technology, many people question the viability of this career in the future.

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The worst states for women's health

Physicians Practice

Which states are the worst for women's health care?

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MicroRNA, big honor; preparing for (another) hurricane; cardiologists take patient health to heart – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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AHA asks Biden administration for relief amid IV fluid shortage from Hurricane Helene

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Hospitals are contending with shortages of the life-saving supplies after Hurricane Helene damaged operations at a key manufacturing plant in North Carolina, according to the American Hospital Association.

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