Fri.Feb 21, 2025

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Airborne Transmission Of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu

Forbes Healthcare

Research shows that highly pathogenic avian influenza can be transmitted among farms by wind. Air intake systems are implicated in spreading H5N1 in the Czech Republic.

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Misinformation Doctors Start a Misinformation Journal to Spread Misinformation

Science Based Medicine

There is no doubt the "studies" in this journal will conclude We Want Them Infected doctors were right about everything the whole time; mitigation measure were an epic catastrophe while COVID was a harmless cold for everyone but grandma. The post Misinformation Doctors Start a Misinformation Journal to Spread Misinformation first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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The Prototype: Microsoft Unveils A New Class Of Quantum Chip

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Stopping asteroids from hitting Earth, solving climate change with fertilizer and building strength by eating grapes.

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Health care software exec pleads guilty to $1B in Medicare fraud

Medical Economics

White House, HHS mull over new leadership for health care fraud enforcement.

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Norovirus Still Hitting Hard As Winter Draws To A Close

Forbes Healthcare

Its been an intense winter for numerous illnesses in the northern hemisphere this year, with flu and norovirus circulating at their highest rate for years.

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Orlando Health to close derelict Florida hospital, citing ‘years of neglect’ under Steward

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Orlando Health, which bought Rockledge Hospital out of bankruptcy from Steward Health Care in October, said repairing the once bat-infested facility would be too costly.

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Barriers to reporting incidents of workplace violence

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why 80% of incidents of workplace violence go unreported.

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Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 21, 2025: Tax relief for family physicians, privacy-oriented screen protectors, $1B health care fraud scandal

Medical Economics

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 21, 2025.

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Malpractice Case Report: Patient Misdiagnosed With Asthma Dies From DVT

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

A pulmonologist and primary care providers are sued for malpractice after a patient with a complex medical history, misdiagnosed with asthma, dies of DVT. The post Malpractice Case Report: Patient Misdiagnosed With Asthma Dies From DVT appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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AI-powered MRI cancer-screening tool receives FDA clearance

Medical Economics

Ezra Flash enhances the quality of imaging for neuro, abdomen and pelvis MRIs.

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When step-therapy steps your patient into a rabbit hole

Physicians Practice

Step therapy protocols not only delays necessary treatment but can lead to adverse reactions that ultimately increase rather than lower health care costs.

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Online reviews reveal double standard for female physicians

Medical Economics

Patients are more likely to critique the interpersonal manner and technical competence of female PCPs and surgeons in online reviews.

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TikToker Goes Viral With 5 Things Not To Say During Sex

Forbes Healthcare

In response to a TikTok trend where people have been posting the top 5 things to say in bed to talk your partner through sex, one TikToker kind of did the opposite.

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Selling a practice: The billing issues that can come up during a compliance review

Medical Economics

What you need to know about selling a practice

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Navigating the Path to Chief Medical Officer

EvidenceCare

For physicians contemplating a transition into leadership, the journey to becoming a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is filled with pivotal moments – each requiring strategic decision-making, self-reflection, and skill development. In a recent episode of The Better Care Podcast , three seasoned CMOs, Dr. Rex Hoffman, Dr. Doug Koekkoek, and Dr. Mark Olszyk, discuss the timeline of stepping into a CMO role, from initial consideration to the first year in the position.

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Health insurers say they’ll do better … time will tell if they do

Medical Economics

Insurers promised change after Brian Thompsons murder, but some seem more committed that others

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Whining Doctors and the Patients They Whine About

Sensible Medicine

Of all the inane compliance videos, courses, and quizzes I have been forced to tolerate during my career, the only memorable one was this video , made by (for?) the Cleveland Clinic. If you haven’t watched it, it is actually worth five minutes of your time. It reminds me that I never truly know what other people are living with and that I am privileged to do what I do.

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Five tax strategies to help physicians achieve financial independence

Medical Economics

These tax-efficient strategies can help doctors make the most of the financial rewards they spent years working to achieve.

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Curbing health care costs: 3 reforms for a more efficient system

KevinMD.com

The United States health care system is plagued by inefficiencies that drive up costs and limit access to care. The Department of Government Efficiency has a crucial role to play in addressing this challenge. As a physician, I often strive to practice cost-conscious care whenever possible. Three common-sense broad reformsrepealing Certificate of Need (CON) laws, Read more Curbing health care costs: 3 reforms for a more efficient system originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Health benefits of fruit, coffee, chocolate and wine; executives charged in $161M ACA enrollment fraud; AI can identify immune diseases from blood samples – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Katherine Saunders, FlyteHealth

The Healthcare Blog

Katherine Saunders is the co-founder and CMO at FlyteHealth. She was one of the first 20 obesity fellows in the US. FlyteHealth is the specialized online obesity clinic that resulted from her desire to scale what works for individuals to combat their obesity–by the time people get to FlyteHealth 99% of them are ready for medical treatment. Katherine explains how FlyteHealth manages the whole of the patient’s experience with MDs, NPs, dieticians and more.

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FDA layoffs spark industry, lawmaker backlash over risks to patient safety

Medical Economics

AdvaMed, Senate Democrats warn of regulatory slowdowns and public health threats following mass layoffs at the FDA.

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LPN vs. RN – Key Differences and Career Paths

MedQuest College

If youre considering a career in nursing, youve likely come across the terms LPN and RN. Understanding the key differences and career paths for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) is essential to choosing the right path for your goals. This guide will break down the distinctions between LPNs and RNs, including their roles, education requirements, and career opportunities.

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Excellence Training Center Teams Up with CareerStep

CareerStep

Since 2023, the Excellence Training Center has been a cornerstone of emergency response education in the Shelton and New Haven, CT area. Known for delivering CPR and first aid courses that empower individuals with life-saving skills, the Center has built a reputation for reliability and excellence. But their leadership team saw an opportunity to do more: to offer their students a pathway to further their healthcare education and build lifelong careers.

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Update: Phased Replacement of IMPAX Viewer - Edmonton Zone Delayed

Connect Care Bytes Blog

As previously posted , Provincial Enterprise Imaging (PEI) is replacing the IMPAX system as the new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The next phase of implementation was originally scheduled for March 4, 2025 in Edmonton Zone. However, PEI implementation in the Central Zone has revealed new issues in the PEI system. AHS technical teams and the vendor are working together to find the root cause of these issues and a solution.

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Trump administration, Congress are working out details on telehealth flexibilities extension: ATA

Medical Economics

Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.

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On Other Channels.

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Below is a digest of new blog posts across all the Connect Care clinician blog channels in the last week. For more info on the blogs, click here. Note: A camera icon in a post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view. General Phased Replacement of IMPAX Viewer - Edmonton Zone Next Support Optimization Training - Classes in February/March Formulary Changes - New Topical Anesthetic and Oral Histamine H2-Antagonist FAQ How do I resend a

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