Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned bird flu may evolve and transmit from human to human after an outbreak among cattle and goats in the U.S. led to the infection of a Texas man.
The Healthcare Blog
APRIL 18, 2024
By DOUG MIRSKY & BRIAN GONZALEZ What if digital innovations could be the key to reducing the burden of cancer? CancerX was founded in 2023 as part of the Cancer Moonshot to achieve this goal. By uniting leading minds across industries such as technology, healthcare, science, and government, we are breaking down silos and leveraging digital innovation in the fight against cancer.
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Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy are being explored for treating an array of conditions including sleep apnea, kidney disease, addiction, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Practice Index
APRIL 18, 2024
Stress Awareness Month has been running since 1992, each year with a different theme. This year the theme is ‘little by little’, based on the concept that our overall wellbeing can be transformed with small, consistent, positive actions. The Stress Management Society [1] “…want to emphasise how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can yield significant improvements in mental health over time”.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
Veradigm's interim CEO Yin Ho has an audacious plan to reinvent what was formerly Allscripts with the $140 million acquisition of AI startup ScienceIO.
Practice Index
APRIL 18, 2024
Another funding storm is on the horizon with the recently announced rise in national practice contract funding for England. For all the people working in general practice, a rise is a rise, but when it amounts to about 2% in the context of an overstretched service, in which some doctors working in other parts of the health service have been awarded double-digit pay rises, it’s easy to feel underwhelmed.
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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 18, 2024
Healthcare organizations can create an effective cybersecurity strategy that involves an incident response plan, testing, multifactor authentication and automating mundane tasks using artificial intelligence.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
Receiving any form of physical touch, whether it is from other human beings or animals, can help in reducing anxiety, depression, and even pain in adults and children.
Medical Economics
APRIL 18, 2024
‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.
Health Prime
APRIL 18, 2024
In healthcare administration, there exists a critical juncture where financial viability meets operational efficiency: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). RCM refers to the process of tracking and managing the financial transactions involved in providing healthcare services to patients. This process starts when a patient schedules an appointment and ends when the provider receives payment for the services rendered.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
People who survived emotional abuse or neglect during their childhood might be almost three times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders.
Health Populi
APRIL 18, 2024
Less than 50% of people living in 16 countries do not trust government, media, or NGOs to do what is right to address their health needs and concerns, based on the responses from over 15,000 people living in 16 countries whose opinions are captured in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer’s Special Report on Trust and Health. Edelman launched the 2024 Trust Barometer earlier this year during the Davos World Economic Forum, and today released this round of research focused on health.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
AI and machine learning techniques can be used to speed up the discovery of new drug candidates for serious diseases like Parkinson's and cancer.
Physicians Practice
APRIL 18, 2024
With such a broad range of potential security weaknesses, organizations must take a layered approach to IT security.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
Modern medicine constantly searches for safer and more efficient ways to treat genetic disorders. One cutting-edge solution that has emerged is the use of non-viral vectors.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 18, 2024
The findings suggest it would be challenging to restrict telehealth payment in Medicare, researchers said. Some pandemic flexibilities are set to expire at the end of 2024.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2024
how can we make sure that we implement AI in a responsible way that provides mostly positive benefits while minimizing the potential downsides?
The Healthcare Blog
APRIL 18, 2024
By MIKE MAGEE In his book, “The Age of Diminished Expectations” (MIT Press/1994), Nobel Prize winner, Paul Krugman, famously wrote, “Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything.” A year earlier, psychologist Karl E. Weich from the University of Michigan penned the term “sensemaking” based on his belief that the human mind was in fact the engine of productivity, and functioned like a biological computer which “receives input, processes the information, and delivers
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 18, 2024
The post Millennial Nurse Leaders Research Study appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 18, 2024
Yesterday, we published a piece by Catherine Sarkisian about her experience with, and reaction to, masking during a recent stint on an inpatient service. It would be an understatement to say that the piece stimulated a lot of discussion — in its first 12 hours, there were 186 comments on Sensible Medicine and my tweet about the article had been viewed 16,000 times.
Open Dental
APRIL 18, 2024
Learn how to set up global and user-level permissions in Open Dental to ensure appropriate security and a smooth workflow. The post Feature Highlight: Security appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Mobius MD
APRIL 18, 2024
AI scribes are a technology solution that streamlines clinical documentation by transcribing a patient encounter to draft a structured clinical note automatically. This type of software is relatively new, and providers are still learning how best to incorporate scribe software and how to talk about it with patients. Many physicians raise common questions: What are the ethical concerns?
Guideway Care
APRIL 18, 2024
Hospitals are continually improving patient satisfaction and quality. While some organizations assume high-quality care will lead to high patient satisfaction, the situation is often more complex. To address both effectively, hospital quality leaders must understand the difference between patient satisfaction and quality scores. Understanding Patient satisfaction Patient satisfaction refers to how patients perceive their experience with healthcare services.
Northwest Suburban College
APRIL 18, 2024
A successful career in the healthcare industry often begins with versatile and high-demand roles, such as Medical Assistants. Due to their flexibility and valuable contribution to patient care, Medical Assistants are sought after by medical practices, healthcare facilities, and clinics. In this article, we will explore the essential skills needed for a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant and the critical role hands-on training plays in gaining expertise and confidence in the field.
DropStat
APRIL 18, 2024
What is credentialing? Credentialing refers to recognizing an individual’s skills, qualifications, and work history through a license or certificate. Through credentialing, the individual’s performance level can be compared to those of their peers and used to make work-related decisions. In major healthcare facilities, each registered nurse has credentials, and for many, this determines their rank and work status.
Northwest Suburban College
APRIL 18, 2024
Achieving a fulfilling and successful career in the medical field is a dream for many. Among various healthcare professions, becoming a Pharmacy Technician is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patients’ lives. As the world of healthcare continues to evolve, the demand for skilled and trained professionals is on the rise.
Practice Index
APRIL 18, 2024
The newly updated handbook contains 45 pages filled with everything you need to ensure compliance with mandatory and role-essential training requirements. This must-have handbook covers all of the following: Training requirements Assessing learning needs Continued professional development Revalidation requirements Clinical supervision Competency frameworks Appraisals Organisation-facilitated training Leave for training Funding for training Records for training FAQS and much more… To download the
Will Peach MD
APRIL 18, 2024
Scoliosis is a condition that refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine and can affect anyone regardless of their age, although is more common in adolescents. If the condition is not treated and left to deteriorate then a person can experience pain and other symptoms. Should the curvature become even more pronounced then this could lead to life-changing complications.
Dose of Reality
APRIL 18, 2024
Growing up in a culturally diverse household, I’ve become intimately familiar with the joys of celebrating various holidays, savoring a wide range of cuisines, and traveling to my parents’ birth countries, which span opposite sides of the globe.
Practice Index
APRIL 18, 2024
GPs go into contract dispute after rejection Last night, GP leaders declared a formal dispute over this year’s contract settlement following the overwhelming vote of doctors to reject it, warning of the threat of industrial action or other sanctions. The BMA has advised NHS England that local health boards should now add potential GP action to their risk registers.
Medical Economics
APRIL 18, 2024
Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.
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