Athena Career Academy

MAY 17, 2024

With the constant changes in healthcare, certified medical assistants (CMAs) are playing a more important role. These dedicated healthcare workers are team players who contribute to the overall flow of medical facilities. CMAs are trained to handle a diverse range of clinical and administrative tasks with precision and efficiency. For students aspiring to kickstart a fulfilling healthcare career, becoming a certified medical assistant can open doors to a world of opportunities.

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Forbes Healthcare

MAY 17, 2024

A new report developed by the Women’s Sport Foundation determined that sport participation maintains the power to lower mental health conditions in girls.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

Epic was the only vendor to see a net increase in acute care market share last year, while Oracle Health saw its largest net hospital loss on record, according to Klas Research.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 17, 2024

MM is 94 years old. Her only active medical issues are hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. She takes only 20 mg of lisinopril and 1000 units of vitamin D3 each day. She has no cognitive decline and gardens every day if the Chicago weather allows. Her Friday afternoon appointment is the doctor’s last of the week. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 17, 2024

The virus massively disrupted schools around the world, and those of us who did nothing more than acknowledge this obvious reality were absurdly blamed for it. The post Pro-Infection Doctors Didn’t Just Want Kids in School. They Wanted Them There Unvaccinated, Untested, and Unmasked. They Wanted Them Infected. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Physicians Practice

MAY 17, 2024

Less than 1 in 5 physicians and approximately 1 in ten residents were able to provide a price estimate within ±25% of true values across all surveyed costs, charges, and reimbursements.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats. The update is designed to help the health care sector build a more resilient system.

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Forbes Healthcare

MAY 17, 2024

A blood test to analyse proteins could detect cancer up to seven years before it is currently diagnosed according to new research.

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Medbridge

MAY 17, 2024

What Is a Digital Front Door in Healthcare? The digital front door is a layer of technology that helps healthcare providers manage a patient’s healthcare journey to drive better access, engagement, and experiences across the service continuum. More than just an entryway, the digital front door helps improve the patient experience from beginning to end, […] The post Digital Front Door 101: The Gateway to Healthcare’s Future appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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Accepted Blog

MAY 17, 2024

The personal statement is your chance to stand out and make an impression on the admissions committees. How can you make your essay original? How much should you tell? And at what point are you crossing the line into TMI? When I applied to college, I wrote a personal statement describing some challenging family circumstances I’d had while growing up.

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Forbes Healthcare

MAY 17, 2024

Parents in England have been urged to vaccinate their children as the measles virus continues to spread across the country.

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Health Populi

MAY 17, 2024

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that surging hospital prices are helping to keep inflation high. Hospital costs rose 7.7% last month, the highest increase in 13 years. This chart from WSJ’s reporting illustrates the >2x change in the CPI for hospitals vs the overall rate of price increases. Hospitals are not alone in price cliffs, with health insurance premiums spiking last year at the fastest rate in a decade, the Labor Statistics data showed. “For patients and their

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Medical Economics

MAY 17, 2024

How getting fired from my job was the best thing that ever happened to me.

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Unitek College

MAY 17, 2024

Learn How PTAs Can Improve the Lives of Patients in Trauma Recovery If you have sustained a serious injury, physical therapy can accelerate the natural healing process of your body. It helps people recover from their injuries in a safe and supported environment. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) are often the unsung heroes of a physical […] The post The Role of PTAs in Trauma Rehabilitation appeared first on Unitek College.

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Medical Economics

MAY 17, 2024

Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

Healthcare Dive is tracking pharmacy operations, emergency rooms statuses and potential care delays across Ascension’s hospitals.

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KevinMD.com

MAY 17, 2024

Since January 1, 2023, the Transparency in Coverage Rule required health insurance providers and health insurers to provide price information to participants in a publicly accessible place. This means consumers should, in theory, be able to go to any payer’s website and see what different doctors, hospitals, and health systems are charging for the same Read more… Health insurers are ignoring price transparency rules at the expense of private practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physicians Practice

MAY 17, 2024

Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.

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Connectivity

MAY 17, 2024

Artificial Intelligence , listings , marketing , Online reviews , Press Release , Search Engines , SEO A Conversation with AI: Compliments, Collaboration, and the Future of Machine Learning Written by Kate McGeary Published on May 17, 2024 Share This A Conversation with AI: Compliments, Collaboration, and the Future of Machine Learning The realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, blurring the lines between human interaction and automated responses.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats. The update is designed to help the health care sector build a more resilient system.

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Trafft

MAY 17, 2024

We’re absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you – not only has Trafft just secured the coveted 4th place in GetApp’s prestigious Salon Software Category Leader Awards, but has also proudly clinched the 5th place as the Category Leader in Barbershop Sofware! It’s a double win that truly reflects our dedication and excellence in serving both barbershops and salons alike!

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

Sarah Hatchett, who has been serving as interim CIO, assumed the role on Thursday.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 17, 2024

The role of a paralegal is crucial in today’s legal landscape. Law firms rely on the efficiency and effectiveness of their team, with paralegals playing a vital part in managing a wide range of legal processes. Northwest Career College recognizes the importance of this position and strives to prepare our students through a comprehensive program in paralegal studies.

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Medical Economics

MAY 17, 2024

Government researchers can help fight burnout in health care.

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Medical Economics

MAY 17, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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