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Scientists Show How Bird Flu Spreads Between Mammals — As H5N1 Pandemic Fears Grow

Forbes Healthcare

Cows from Texas likely infected healthy cows in Ohio and probably spread the virus to cats, a racoon and wild birds on farms through their milk, scientists said, raising fears the virus may be changing to better infect mammals like humans.

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Humana’s CenterWell to open 23 primary care clinics at Walmart stores

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

CenterWell said it will lease space at Walmart Supercenter stores in four states.

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Excess Arm And Stomach Fat Boosts Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s Risk While Muscle Strength Decreases It, Study Suggests

Forbes Healthcare

Although previous research found greater levels of lean muscle mass may decrease the risk of neurodegeneration, this study suggests having greater muscle strength may be more important than muscle quantity.

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PBMs battle bipartisan scrutiny as lawmakers eye industry reform

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Top executives of CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts made a rare congressional appearance to defend pharmacy benefit managers’ drug pricing policies.

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Playing Dungeons & Dragons Is Great For Social Development

Forbes Healthcare

Playing Dungeons & Dragons provides social connection, a creative outlet, and a sense of control that benefits their mental health, according to new research.

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The case for transitioning to value-based care

Medical Economics

Focusing on outcomes rewards patients and providers alike.

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Negotiating with payers, Part 6: What you need to know about negotiating value-based care contracts

Medical Economics

What you need to know when negotiating a value-based care contract.

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GPT Has Entered The Chat: Inside Synchron’s BCI-OpenAI Integration

Forbes Healthcare

How does Synchron's new OpenAI ChatGPT integration impact commercial brain-computer interface (BCI) markets? I spoke with Founder & CEO Tom Oxley to find out.

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PBMs face bipartisan scrutiny as lawmakers eye industry reform

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The CEOs and presidents of CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts were questioned Tuesday by representatives about pharmacy benefit managers’ role in rising drug costs.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

Mental health progress notes, also known as clinical notes or treatment notes, are a key part of every behavioral health practice. Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments.

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At International AIDS Conference, Emphasis On Children, Human Rights

Forbes Healthcare

At the International AIDS Conference, experts talked about the need to fully consider marginalized groups, including infants, and to fully support human rights.

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Becoming a Better Listener

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When leaders ask me what one key thing they can do to become better leaders, my answer is always the same: We can all improve our leadership by being better listeners. We have data from nurses that suggests we could be doing a better job in this […] The post Becoming a Better Listener appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Healthcare Leaders: Get Your House In Order

Forbes Healthcare

Learn how your organization’s culture might be blocking your efforts to treat patients and employees with the personalization they crave.

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Putting technology to work in health care collections

Medical Economics

While no single technology can magically solve a crisis, sophisticated technologies are improving the financial picture for many health care organizations, both large and small, throughout the country today.

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Ambient Temperature Rising: Increasing Demand And Competition For AI Scribes

Forbes Healthcare

Ambient scribe technology holds the promise of decoupling the bonds that bind clinicians to the EHR itself, at least to a large extent.

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5 Best Careers for Extroverts & Social People

MedCerts

Medication Care Coordinator Extroverts interested in a pharmacy career may enjoy working as a Medication Care Coordinator. In this essential role, you’ll wear many hats as you converse with patients, pharmacists, doctors and insurance companies about different aspects of a patient’s prescriptions and medical information. As a Medication Care Coordinator, you’ll work in teams behind the counter to input and fill medications, where you’ll thrive in a social environment that lets you pivot between

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Medicare Advantage Insurers Hold Sway Over More Hospital Admissions

Forbes Healthcare

Medicare Advantage is accounting for “a rising share of inpatient hospital days,” according to a new KFF study shows.

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The Evidence for Rehabilitation Robots

Science Based Medicine

Rehabilitation robots, first introduced in the 1990s, are just what they sound like – robotics used to aid in regaining function through rehabilitation following an injury. The idea sounds compelling, and the technology has been advancing steadily. But still we have to ask ourselves the question – do they actually help, and what is the evidence?

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U.K. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug For Heart Problems

Forbes Healthcare

Research shows the drug can cut the risk of serious cardiovascular issues like heart attack and stroke in certain patients.

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Molina to acquire ConnectiCare for $350M

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2025, will bring the health insurer into Connecticut.

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Federal judge upholds FTC’s national ban on noncompete agreements

Medical Economics

Pennsylvania ruling sides with Federal Trade Commission, but Texas case has ruled against ban set for Sept. 4.

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2024-2025 Residency Navigator is Now Live!

Doximity

Introducing the 2024-2025 Residency Navigator Doximity, the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, is proud to announce the release of its 2024-2025 Residency Navigator results. Residency Navigator is the most comprehensive residency program directory available, consisting of over 300,000 reviews and ratings from more than 125,000 verified current residents and recent alumni.

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CenterWell to take over shuttered Walmart Health spaces in 23 locations in four states

Medical Economics

CenterWell says the centers aim to provide seniors with greater access to tailored primary care services

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Keeping your practice's cybersecurity plans up-to-date and effective

Physicians Practice

How to make sure your practice's cybersecurity plans are enough to keep your patients' data is safe from hackers.

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What you need to know about negotiating a payer contract

Medical Economics

Negotiating with payers can be a complex and confusing process. Here's what you need to know to get the best contract possible.

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How to Cross-Sell Your Services: Best Cross-Selling Strategies in 2024

Trafft

Ever wondered why a waiter suggests a drink to go with your meal? That is cross-selling, a secret sauce that increases sales and spices up customer satisfaction in one go! It’s not about just earning more money, it’s about enhancing your customers’ experience by perfectly pairing services they need but haven’t thought of yet. But, how to improve cross-selling, and what are the best cross-selling strategies for your services?

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Negotiating with payers, Part 2: When to start and best contract length

Medical Economics

When you should start preparing for negotiations and what the best contract length is for you.

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Combating Burnout in Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurturing Resilience

We Care Online

Working in long-term care can be an immensely gratifying experience, but it’s also a field that presents its fair share of challenges. The dedicated caregivers who selflessly devote themselves to the well-being of residents often find themselves at risk of burnout. The emotional weight of the work, compounded by physically demanding tasks and demanding situations, can gradually lead to feelings of depletion, disillusionment, and detachment.

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Negotiating with payers, Part 3: How to respond to take-it-or-leave-it contract demands

Medical Economics

How much negotiating power do independent practices really have - and what should you do if offered a contract with a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum?

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8 Advantages of a Cashless Healthcare Practice

DrChrono

ashless payments are becoming more and more popular in the healthcare industry. Most patients and healthcare providers now prefer non-cash payments. These can include card, mobile, digital, and contactless payments. The shift from cash transactions began as other payment solutions became mainstream. But that trend has gained momentum in recent years.

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Negotiating with payers, Part 4: Can you negotiate prior auths out of your contract?

Medical Economics

Can you negotiate the need for prior authorizations completely out of your contract?

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