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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits As Congress Weighs RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Bid

Forbes Healthcare

Seven of 10 people with measles in Texas are hospitalized for a disease that was considered eliminated in 2000. Kennedy has fueled anti-vaccine views driving such spikes.

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Health care profits flow to shareholders, not patient care, study finds

Medical Economics

Yale researchers revealed $2.6 trillion in payouts over two decades, raising concerns about affordability and reinvestment.

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Public Health Emergencies Call For Readiness, Not Just Reaction

Forbes Healthcare

The damage from recent events will harm people's health for many years. It's time to prepare for and not just react to hurricanes, wildfires, and other threats.

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Kaiser’s 2024 earnings show ROI of Risant Health spinoff

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Risant Health acquisitions accounted for about half of Kaiser’s net income in 2024.

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How “Exercise Snacks” Help Keep You Fit In Minutes A Day

Forbes Healthcare

Exercise snacks are short bursts of movement that boost fitness, improve heart health, and enhance metabolism And easy to fit into any busy schedule.

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People are skeptical of AI’s role in moral decision-making, study finds

Medical Economics

Even when the AI provided the same advice as a human, people still didnt like it

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Botulinum Toxin: A tale of medicine, beauty, and danger

Science Based Medicine

When used responsibly botulinum toxin is very safe, but patients should be especially vigilant about cosmetic treatments done outside a medical setting. The post Botulinum Toxin: A tale of medicine, beauty, and danger first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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50 million Americans lack access to a gastroenterologist

Medical Economics

Just one-third of U.S. counties have gastroenterologists, leaving millions without sufficient digestive care.

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VC returns: Well, it’s stock trading…

The Healthcare Blog

By MATTHEW HOLT Theres been a lot of discussion lately about whether digital health is a legitimate place for venture capital. There have been lots of huge failures, very few notable successes (and certainly no biggest companies in the world yet, while some real giants (Walmart/Walgreens/Amazon) have come in and then got out of health care. I dont have to tell you again that most of the publicly traded digital health companies are trading at pennies on the dollar to their initial valuations.

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The promise and reality of ambient AI in health care settings

Medical Economics

Balancing automation and accuracy in the quest to reduce provider documentation burden

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Harriet Tubman’s Forgotten History as a Civil War Nurse

Minority Nurse

Harriet Tubman lived a life of advocacy, courage, and fearlessness as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a system of safe houses and escape routes from slavery across America during the Civil War. However, not many people know that she also was a nurse at one point. She often took care of her passengers on their way to freedom, and this experience helped her serve as a Civil War nurse, where she cared for hundreds of wounded soldiers and nursed them back to health.

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Federal leaders turning their backs on doctors with Medicare reimbursement cut, medical groups say

Medical Economics

Congress could rectify the situation in upcoming spending bill or with pending legislation.

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Save the date for the 2025 Arizona/New Mexico Annual Conference

Physicians Practice

April 30-May 2 in Mesa, Arizona.

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Ep. 51: Ransomware gangs with Ferhat Dikbiyik, of Black Kite

Medical Economics

Ferhat Dikbiyik, chief research and intelligence officer at Black Kite, talks cybersecurity and the evolving threat of ransomware gangs.

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Ep. 51: Ransomware gangs with Ferhat Dikbiyik, of Black Kite

Physicians Practice

Ferhat Dikbiyik, chief research and intelligence officer at Black Kite, talks cybersecurity and the evolving threat of ransomware gangs.

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Physician disciplinary action in the age of telehealth

Medical Economics

New Yorks licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.

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Practice tip of the week: Improving virtual bedside manner

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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RCA in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide

Performance Health

RCA in healthcare is a critical process for organizations that aims to identify the underlying causes of a safety issue or an adverse event. Read on to learn more about the process and strategies for overcoming its challenges and limitations.

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An ounce of prevention: How primary care physicians can help patients avoid cancer

Medical Economics

Screenings are also crucial, but prior authorization requirements create a barrier to care.

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AHA Statement Addresses Nursing Wellness in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

The AHA has published a scientific statement regarding nursing wellness in cardiovascular and stroke care. The post AHA Statement Addresses Nursing Wellness in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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Primary care: Fighting AMR on the front line of medicine

Medical Economics

Other clinicians and patients all have a place in slowing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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Recent News Headlines Infer that Cannabis is Deadly

Sensible Medicine

Let’s talk today about a study that assess the risk of death after a hospital visit for cannabis use disorder or CUD. JAMA Network Open published the Canadian stud y involving the entire population of Ontario Canada. Cannabis use disorder is obviously an important public health topic. Cannabis use is increasing and there is a lack of causal studies proving its efficacy (for anything) or its safety.

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Some football players choose to wear guardian caps; Invivyd, head coach Jim Harbaugh partner for COVID-19 awareness; managing the stress of the big game – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Man and Machine: A New Age for Medicine

The Healthcare Blog

By MIKE MAGEE As machines become more intelligent and can performance more sophisticated functions, a new relationship between human and automation is dawning. This relationship is moving from master-servant to teammates NASA Langley Research Center/2019 DeepSeeks Breakthrough Sparks National Pride in China, screamed the Wall Street Journal headline last week.

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DOGE vs. the NIH: Say goodbye to the greatest engine of biomedical research ever created

Science Based Medicine

Friday, the Trump administration slashed indirect costs associated with NIH grants. What does this mean, and why could it be so disastrous for biomedical research? The post DOGE vs. the NIH: Say goodbye to the greatest engine of biomedical research ever created first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Trump, Musk, DOGE access at CMS needs investigation, Democratic lawmakers say

Medical Economics

Legislators question Health and Human Services leaders about potential for wrongful disclosure of private health information.

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