Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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Dark Chocolate And Placebos Are Also Good For Your Health

Forbes Healthcare

More proven health benefits from unusual sourcesdark chocolate and placebos.

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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

The HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. Two breach notices have been added to the Beacon Health System website, the first on March 24, 2025, involving a business associate called CPS Solutions, a provider of services to support pharmacy operations.

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Advocacy groups say Medicaid cuts would be ‘catastrophic’

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, hundreds of groups said the potential cuts would “shred our nation’s social safety net,” delaying access to care and ultimately drive up healthcare costs.

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More Than One-Third of Data Breaches Due to Third-Party Compromises

The HIPAA Journal

Cyber actors are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities at vendors, suppliers, and software providers to infiltrate the networks of organizations. According to a recent report from SecurityScorecard, at least 35.5% of all data breaches in 2024 originated from third-party compromises, up 6.5% from 2023. The number of data breaches stemming from third parties is likely higher since the third-party component of data breaches is not always disclosed.

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Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant in Managing Electronic Medical Records

Northwest Career College

Think of how it feels to visit a doctor’s office where everything, from history to results and treatment plans, is noted and ready. This does not happen accidentally, but it is a skilled result of medical administrative assistants maintaining electronic medical records. If you want to enter the healthcare industry for a career but want to remain outside the examination rooms, becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant is a great choice.

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Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in Georgia, Washington & New Hampshire

The HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks and data breaches have recently been announced by Pineland Community Service Board in Georgia, Klickitat Valley Health in Washington, and Concord Orthopaedics and Welts, White, & Fontaine in New Hampshire. Pineland Community Service Board, Georgia Pineland Community Service Board, a Statesboro, GA-based provider of behavioral health and developmental disability services, has suffered a cyberattack and data breach.

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Website Tracking Lawsuit Against Orlando Health Survives Motion to Dismiss

The HIPAA Journal

A lawsuit against Orlando Health in Florida over the disclosure of the plaintiff’s data to third parties via tracking tools on its website has survived a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff alleged that after visiting the website of Orlando Health and performing medical searches she was targeted with Facebook ads specific to her medical conditions.

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Telehealth trust: Communicating for patient confidence

Medical Economics

By embracing better processes for sharing information, providers build trust and foster an environment that improves health outcomes.

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Regain control of your practice

Physicians Practice

Brittany Burns, MD, loves her family and loves providing care for patients. But 5 years ago, she realized she couldnt find enough time for eitherand needed to renegotiate a balance in her career. Today, Dr. Burns personalized, individualized care model gives her true work-life balance: more time for family, more detailed care for patients.

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The future of diabetes management: GLPs, new technologies and the ongoing quest for a cure

Medical Economics

GLP drugs, new technology and breakthroughs in research are transforming diabetes care and fueling hope for a cure.

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Feeling the beat: 15 songs about doctors to brighten your day

Physicians Practice

Discover 15 iconic songs about doctors and medicine from rock anthems to soulful ballads perfect for every practices playlist.

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Medical Economics Pulse, March 28, 2025: Major HHS restructuring, FDA device approval delays, Medicare and weight-loss medications

Medical Economics

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for March 28, 2025.

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Lessons from Sister Jean to her Loyola team and to physicians

Physicians Practice

Discover timeless life and leadership lessons from Sister Jean, Loyola Chicagos beloved 105-year-old basketball chaplain, and how her wisdom inspires teamwork, resilience and discipline in medicine and beyond.

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FDA approves marketing of first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis

Medical Economics

Test is designed for females regardless of symptoms and gives results in about 30 minutes

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Supporting Third Stage Academic Medicine Physicians

Sensible Medicine

The career of the academic medicine doctor nicely breaks down into three parts. The first part, beginning right after training, is spent honing a craft and working to establish an academic niche: clinical excellence, research, education, or administration. In phase two, that early work pays off. The assistant or associate professor becomes a respected clinician, an educator developing or directing courses, a funded and published researcher, or an administrator with leadership roles within a depa

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Inflation rises more than expected in key report

Medical Economics

Feds key inflation measure showed the biggest monthly gain since January 2024

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How Often Should You Exfoliate Your Skin?

Usherk Khan

Finding the right skincare routine can be difficult. There is so much advice out there on the internet, but everyone still have to experiment to find the right regimen. Everyones skin is different, after all. One big step in a skincare routine is exfoliation, but how often should you be doing it?

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Bedtime, not screentime; rabies from an organ transplant; obesity medications paying off – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Grant Opportunities for MedQuest College Students

MedQuest College

Education is a valuable investment, but it often comes with financial challenges. For students at MedQuest College, grant opportunities can help alleviate some of the financial burdens, making it easier to focus on academics. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid, making them an excellent option for those seeking financial assistance. Understanding the various grants available and how to apply can help students maximize their funding opportunities.

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How to Tame the Critical Voice in Your Head at Work

Minority Nurse

We’ve all had times when our inner critic’s voice was loud and clear. Unfortunately, this negative inner voice can extend to the workplace, where professionals, from nurse managers to nursing students, can doubt their accomplishments. Stress is nothing new for nurses. Even a healthy amount of stress is important to keep up with deadlines and growing workloads.

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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 Connect Care Satisfaction Follow-Up Survey [closes March 31] Phased Replacement of IMPAX Viewer - Edmonton Zone Next (New Date) FAQ How do I use an outpatient note authored by a clinical clerk for a letter?

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‘Everything is word of mouth’: HHS employees face uncertainty in looming Trump layoffs

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Many HHS department heads and employees were unaware of plans to fire some 10,000 employees until they were publicly announced Thursday, sources said.

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Trump Administration’s Attack On MRNA Vaccines Threatens American Biotech Dominance

Forbes Healthcare

The United States led the world in developing the technology that beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Action from lawmakers may leave that legacyand a $70 billion marketbehind.

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Emory, Balloon Angioplasty, and the Musk Attack on Medical Diplomacy

The Healthcare Blog

By MIKE MAGEE The recently announced limitation from the NIH on grants is an example that will significantly reduce essential funding for research at Emory. Gregory L. Fenes, President, Emory University In 1900, the U.S. life expectancy was 47 years. Between maternal deaths in child birth and infectious disease, it is no wonder that cardiovascular disease (barely understood at the time) was an afterthought.

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The Prototype: Trump Administration Plans More Science Research Cuts

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Fusion power plants make progress, transparent wood, shooting rockets at the Northern Lights and why you need a better mic for your Zoom calls.

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