Scrubs

JULY 17, 2024

San Diego, CA — Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital have voted to authorize a strike from July 22 to July 24, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. The decision comes after the United Nurses of Children’s Hospital (UNOCH), the Teamsters union representing over 1,500 nurses, announced the vote on July 11. The union’s leadership delivered a 10-day notice to the hospital, as required by federal labor law, signaling their intent to walk off the job Reasons for the Strike

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

JULY 17, 2024

I recently received the following question about California medical assisting law. I periodically receive this type of question about the laws of other states.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

Patients taking Roche’s experimental drug, in the same class as injectables like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, lost an average of 6% of their starting bodyweight after a month.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 17, 2024

Fourteen executives received over $1 million in total compensation the year before Steward entered Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy documents show.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

A new study claims that we can diagnose autism using microbes in the gut. Too bad they didn't heed an earlier study that explained why this is wrong.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 17, 2024

I had the chance earlier this week to talk with Craig Behm, CEO & President of Crisp Shared Services (CSS), and Britteny Matero, Partner & SVP at Innsena. The topic is the upgrading public health IT infrastructure which was exposed by the pandemic as a bit of a mess. CSS, Innsena and partners are one of four new centers set up with a $255m CDC grant to help public health departments upgrade their technology and get on the same page about reporting for all the good reasons we heard about

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 17, 2024

Elevance beat Wall Street expectations in second-quarter results posted Wednesday, despite steep Medicaid membership losses that are affecting revenue forecasts.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

Elevance Health said second quarter profits surpassed $2.3 billion as sales of individual coverage and health services growth offset a big loss of Medicaid enrollees.

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Director of WIC and Root Causes discusses integrating federal nutrition programs into health care.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

Senator Vance’s positions on healthcare differ from GOP's traditional views in which government meddling in the market is usually seen as a problem, not a solution.

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Science Based Medicine

JULY 17, 2024

Was COVID cooked up in a lab? Do “they” have a cure for cancer and are hiding it from the public? Do pharmaceutical companies make up diseases to market otherwise failed drugs? Did insurance companies scheme with infectious disease professional organizations to suppress treatments for chronic Lyme disease? Did the supplement industry lobby congress to weaken regulations of their own products?

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

A conversation with Isabelle Kamariza, founder of Solid'Africa, about closing the nutrient gap in hospital care and why, as she says, "food is love.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 17, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Leadership Communication is challenging today. Nursing staff are in cognitive overload, so getting anyone’s attention takes a lot of work. There is also no one best method to communicate in health systems today. Although email persists as the “official method” in most organizations, we now have two […] The post Five Tips to Improve Your Communication appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

The bill, which would prevent young people from ever being able to legally buy tobacco products including cigarettes, was originally introduced by Rishi Sunak.

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Unitek College

JULY 17, 2024

Explore the Critical World of Cardiac Care Nursing. Did you know that patients with heart conditions are often cared for by Cardiac Nurses? These medical professionals are involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is […] The post How to Become a Cardiac Nurse appeared first on Unitek College.

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

Learn about healthcare’s fatal flaws, and how to fix it by embracing a personalization mindset to put patients first.

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KevinMD.com

JULY 17, 2024

Most hospitals are now also requiring fingerprinting and immunizations, with some demanding double PPDs. Extra COVID boosters and proof of previous immunization for MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella are now required. They require current titers. COVID cards are no longer valid and also require a printout of where you received them. Hospitals are reaching a Read more… How hospitals’ requirements lead to staffing shortages originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 17, 2024

In the 2025 proposed rule, Medicare once again cuts reimbursement rates. At what point is it too much?

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KevinMD.com

JULY 17, 2024

The group’s story: facts and dynamics This unique group of three interventional radiologists, each making a substantial income, found themselves in a situation where their compensation was not commensurate with their contributions. Their pay structure had not been updated in eight years. According to our analysis, each was making good money, but the pay was Read more… A case study: How group negotiations led to better contracts for interventional radiologists originally appeared in KevinMD

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Patients Rising

JULY 17, 2024

The ongoing drug shortage crisis has plunged families across America into turmoil, threatening the lives and well-being of those battling various medical conditions. These shortages are far- reaching and deeply […] The post Remarks by Patients Rising Executive Director MacKay Jimeson to FDA Office of Generic Drugs on the Patient Impact of America’s Drug Shortages Crisis appeared first on Patients Rising.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 17, 2024

A Pennsylvania pension fund had argued Centene board members failed in their oversight responsibilities and ignored red flags about a Medicaid overbilling scheme.

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are digital versions of patients’ healthcare charts, designed to securely store health information in a centralized and easily accessible format. These systems provide ready access to a cohesive record of patient information that can be updated in real time. While EMRs serve as an essential tool for modern healthcare practices, they do have some limitations when compared to electronic health record (EHR) systems, which are designed for interoperabili

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

By implementing innovative solutions, physician-owned practices can free their team to focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional patient care while establishing themselves as a leading organization to work for.

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Trafft

JULY 17, 2024

Boost growth and keep customers smiling – that’s what upselling is all about. Not only does using upselling strategies boost your business but it also enhances customer satisfaction by matching clients with the perfect service that exceeds their expectations. Companies that use upselling may see up to 75% increase in customer retention rates. But what exactly do we mean by upselling in the context of the service industry?

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We Care Online

JULY 17, 2024

The long-term care industry is experiencing notable changes, with new trends and technologies influencing how we care for the elderly population. It would be beneficial to examine some of the key developments that are impacting the operations of long-term care facilities and providing healthcare professionals with additional resources to provide quality care.

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Trafft

JULY 17, 2024

Everyone wants to transform one-off customers into regulars. To achieve that, you need to learn how to manage recurring appointments, and it would take a massive load off your mind. It can be a tiring process of rebooking clients weekly. This article will discuss a solution to help you build recurring customers as well as simplify the recurring appointment booking process in general.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 17, 2024

What types of health care facilities are most targeted by hackers?

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Trafft

JULY 17, 2024

The cleaning industry is vital in maintaining public health and hygiene across various environments, from residential homes to corporate facilities. In 2022, the global cleaning services market was worth USD 370.56 billion and is expected to grow by 6.6% each year from 2023 to 2030. With this rapid growth, the cleaning industry doesn’t only create employment opportunities, but also offers entrepreneurial avenues for those looking to start their own business.

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

Expert advice for turning your back office staff into billing and collections all-stars.

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