Mon.Jan 06, 2025

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Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19

Forbes Healthcare

The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the same mistakes as from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Addressing health-related social needs can lead to more burnout in primary care physicians

Medical Economics

But other medical specialties dont have same association, according to a new study.

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A Path Forward For The US Health Insurance Industry

Forbes Healthcare

A path forward for the US health insurance industry following the mixed public reaction to United Healthgroup CEO Brian Thompsons tragic murder.

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The Semmelweis gambit: A red flag for defending bad science and quackery

Science Based Medicine

A proponent of the Great Barrington Declaration is comparing rejection of its "natural herd immunity" approach to the pandemic to the rejection of Ignaz Semmelweis and his findings. It's a deceptive comparison beloved of all manner of scientific cranks. The post The Semmelweis gambit: A red flag for defending bad science and quackery first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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What Is The HMPV Virus Surging In China?

Forbes Healthcare

Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season for years. But experts have urged calm about HMPV, which is not a new disease even if you've never heard about it.

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Patients are confused and overwhelmed by medical test results

Medical Economics

Most people struggle to pull basic information out of standard pathology reportslike whether or not they have cancer.

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Drug-eluting coronary stents: a masterclass in (broken) evidence translation?

Sensible Medicine

When I was at Indiana back in the 1990s, we called an ICD by a company’s brand name. At IU, all ICDs were “PCDs” PCD was Medtronic’s brand name. I didn’t realize it at the time, but this was pro-level marketing. A similar thing has happened with coronary stents—at least in my neighborhood. Now it is Xience, a brand of drug-eluting stent (DES) from Abbott.

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Unlocking The Potential Of Women's Healthcare In 2025

Forbes Healthcare

Venture capitalists have an investment opportunity and a challenge: Transform the landscape of women's healthcare by fueling innovation.

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How to Become an Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Unitek College

Learn About the Rewarding World of Urgent Care Medical Assisting. Urgent Care Medical Assistants (MAs) work in many facilities across the country. Every year, over 200 million people go to urgent care in the United States. Thanks to physicians, nurses, and Medical Assistants, these people can receive the treatment they need to thrive. As the […] The post How to Become an Urgent Care Medical Assistant appeared first on Unitek College.

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Do We Care Enough To End The Suffering Our Healthcare System Inflicts?

Forbes Healthcare

A CEOs murder and the public's reaction reveal deeper truths about Americas healthcare failuresand the urgent need for change.

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Marshfield Clinic Health System joins Sanford Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The combined system stretches across seven states and includes 56 hospitals.

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Healthcare CIOs Prepare For HIPAA Update

Forbes Healthcare

These changes to HIPAA, outlined in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), aim to increase cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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The Growing Demand for Certified Medical Assistants

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

The healthcare industry is seeing a significant rise in the demand for certified medical assistants (CMAs). This surge is attributed to the expanding healthcare sector and the growing number of aging individuals who require medical attention. Medical training programs in Charlotte, North Carolina are at the forefront of addressing this demand by equipping individuals with the essential skills needed to thrive in this rewarding field.

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Had A Tough 2024? Here’s How To Recover From A Bad Year

Forbes Healthcare

if 2024 left you really sore or flat on the floor, then you may want to explore how best to recover from last year so that you can not only survive but thrive in 2025.

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How to Join Your Local Union to Find Nursing Support

Minority Nurse

Nurses face difficult situations at work, but when they become too much, a support group or union can help them advocate for fair workplace rights. Unions have existed since the early 1900s as a way for workers to enforce fair workplace practices. But unionizing can be tricky depending on where you live in the U.S. States like California, Washington State, and New York have laws that make collective bargaining easier, while other states, such as Texas, have laws that limit union activity.

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FDA issues much-anticipated guidance on pulse oximeters

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The FDA released the guidance in response to concerns that the devices are less accurate in people with darker skin pigmentation.

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“Hospital Mergers Kill”: An Economists’ Exercise in Reality Distortion

The Healthcare Blog

By JEFF GOLDSMITH In late June, 2024, two economists, Zarek Brot-Goldberg and Zack Cooper, from the University of Chicago and Yale respectively, released an economic analysis arguing that hospital mergers damage local economies and result in an increase in deaths by suicide and drug overdoses in the markets where mergers occur. Funded by Arnold Ventures their study characterizes these mergers as rent seeking activities by hospitals seeking to use their economic power to extort financial gains fr

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Ep. 46: Social media health information with Richard Miller, MD

Medical Economics

Psychiatrist Richard Miller, MD, of Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, discusses how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

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Ep. 46: Social media health information with Richard Miller, MD

Physicians Practice

Psychiatrist Richard Miller, MD, of Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, discusses how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

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Alcohol, cancer risk, action steps and free resources – a slideshow

Medical Economics

Recommendations and resources from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA.

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Practice tip of the week: Retaining great physicians

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Features That Define the Best Incident Reporting Software in Healthcare

Performance Health

Effective incident reporting is a cornerstone of patient safety, and the best incident reporting software in healthcare should empower organizations to streamline processes, identify systemic issues, improve communication, and ultimately prevent harm. However, not all incident reporting tools are created equal.

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Medicine against malaria; a doctor drug dealer convicted; happy 40th, Psych Times – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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How GLP-1s Are Showing Up at CES 2025

Health Populi

CES 2025: as you read the acronym and year, your brain registered an image like consumer technology and the start of a new year, or some variation of those thoughts. When you saw the title of this post with the acronym “GLP-1,” your brain might not have connected the dots between a medicine and “CE,” consumer electronics. But here we are in real-time, in real life, at the convergence of pharmaceuticals and medicines and consumer-facing technology.

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What health care policies might the Trump administration prioritize the most?

Medical Economics

Sheila P. Burke, chair of Government Relations and Public Policy Group at Baker Donelson Law Firm, provides a forecast of the Trump administration's top health care priorities.

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Medical Terminology Through Time: From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice

Medical Terminology Education

Medical terms used in doctor’s offices have survived thousands of years of human history. The term “diabetes” comes from ancient Greek and means “to pass through,” referring to one of the condition’s main symptoms. Ancient civilizations’ healers created specialized language to describe the human body and its ailments.

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The Bright Future of Skilled Trades: How Private Equity is Changing the Game

Intercoast

Table of contents A Growing Industry Backed by Big Investments Bigger Companies, More Stability Changing Nature of Work Through Technology Improved Pay and Benefits Why This Might Be Good News for You Voices from the Industry Conclusion Take the Next Step References Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A Growing Industry Backed by Big Investments If youve been considering a career in skilled trades such as HVAC or electrical work, now might be a transformative time to enter the field.