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Your Brain Could Be Holding A Spoon’s Worth Of Microplastics

Forbes Healthcare

Levels of microplastics in the brain have shot up 50% in just eight years, according to samples tested by researchers in New Mexico.

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RFK Jr. clears key hurdle on path to HHS secretary

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A key Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy’s nomination even after some legislators raised concerns about his previous vaccine stances and confusion surrounding programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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A Plan to Refocus Primary Care

Sensible Medicine

I’ve written my share about the plight of the primary care doctor in general and the primary care general internist in particular. I’ve sang the praises of the job, bemoaned the disrespect , predicted a frightening future , and shamelessly recruited trainees to my field. In this post a fellow Chicago Internist, Caspian Kuma Folmsbee, makes what I think is a terrific argument that part of our specialty’s problem is that we have drifted away from our true mission, healing the sic

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The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr

Science Based Medicine

If confirmed, Kennedy will keep trashing science and will continue exploiting the trashed science he helps create for his own benefit. The post The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shaji Nair, CEO, Friska.AI. When it comes to providing comprehensive preventive care, more than annual checkups are required. A patient-facing approach is needed to support the establishment of a health-forward routine comprised of proper […] The article A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Obamacare Leads Centene To $3.3 Billion 2024 Profit As Medicaid Drops

Forbes Healthcare

Centene reported $3.3 billion in 2024 profits as Obamacare enrollment and premium revenue helped overcome a dip in Medicaid enrollment.

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The Making Of A Great Healthcare Brand: Mayo Clinic

Forbes Healthcare

To understand how the Mayo Clinic became a superior healthcare brand, I talked with Leonard Berry, PhD, to understand their unique form of patient centricity.

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The ransomware threat: Where the gangs operate and how they find you

Medical Economics

Ransomware groups primarily operate from a few countries, and how they find a small medical practice to attack might surprise you.

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Oscar Health Turns First Annual Profit As Obamacare Enrollment Soars

Forbes Healthcare

Oscar Health reported a $25 million profit for the full year 2024 as the provider of individual Obamacare health insurance achieved record enrollment and revenue growth.

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Prospect Medical wants to to sell its Rhode Island hospitals to the Centurion Foundation

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

State regulators approved a deal to sell the hospitals months ago. However, Prospect said in court filings it couldn’t afford to carry out the attorney general’s hefty closing conditions.

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Antimicrobial resistance: Analyzing a global health threat

Medical Economics

A physician expert discusses antimicrobial resistance across all of health care, and how primary care physicians can help.

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HCA finalizes acquisition of Catholic Medical Center

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

CMC has struggled financially for years and was on the verge of bankruptcy prior to the deal. Regulators imposed significant conditions on the sale and will monitor HCA for compliance over 10 years.

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Telehealth billing does not fairly value doctors’ expertise and time

Medical Economics

Inexperienced physicians who take longer to answer patient inquiries are better compensated than medical experts who are able to help right away.

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: The Legacy of Army Nurse Corps Pioneer Nancy Leftenant-Colon

Minority Nurse

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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Molina closes ConnectiCare acquisition

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The deal adds $1.4 billion in annual premiums to Molina’s topline and 140,000 additional Medicare, Affordable Care Act marketplace and commercial members to the insurer’s rolls.

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RFK Jr. gets key vote, moves closer to confirmation as HHS secretary

Medical Economics

Kennedys controversial nomination advances to a full Senate vote after a 14-13 party-line decision.

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Centene sets itself up for ‘equilibrium’ in 2025

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The insurer also reported notable ACA growth for this year, though membership could tick back down through the second quarter due to program integrity efforts.

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Cuffless blood pressure device starts clinical trials

Medical Economics

The wrist wearable can collect data on blood pressure, pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and ECG waveforms

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Streamline or struggle: The case for integrated health care payments

Physicians Practice

As health care payment processes continue to grow more complex, the case for integrated payment solutions becomes increasingly compelling.

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Stop overpaying for taxes! Here’s how you can save your practice from paying thousands in 2025

Medical Economics

Smart tax strategies empower physicians to cut liabilities, leverage deductions, and secure long-term financial success.

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MGMA's Washington update 2025

Physicians Practice

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs at MGMA, walks through where things stand in Washington D.C.

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The best email newsletters for primary care physicians

Mobius MD

How do you keep up with changes in healthcare as a busy clinician? These three email newsletters for primary care physicians will help you stay current with the latest news, research, and medical best practices. The first newsletter is a daily email, the second is weekly, and the third is monthly. All three e-newsletters are published by reputable organizations you know and trust. 1.

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Don’t Let Cyberattacks Disrupt Patient Care: Dental Practice Cyberattacks on the Rise

Open Dental

Cybersecurity in dental practices is increasingly important as healthcare organizations report a spike in cyberattacks. A recent survey revealed that 92% of healthcare organizations faced a cyberattack in the past year, highlighting an urgent need for stronger defenses. While healthcare organizations averaged 40 attacks annually, about 69% of these attacks disrupted patient care These alarming statistics underscore that dental practices are also vulnerable, as they store sensitive patient data a

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Flossing teeth to reduce risk of stroke; Arizona couple pleads guilty to $1.2 billion health care fraud; first study on the molecular basis of food allergy – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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RFK Jr., Cites Problematic Paper In HHS Senate Confirmation Hearing

Forbes Healthcare

During his Senate hearings, RFK Jr., Trump's nominee to lead HHS, claimed a paper suggested a link between vaccines and autism. Here's a closer look at that paper.

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Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. gets nod from Senate Finance Committee

Medical Economics

Meeting includes statements for and against Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism.

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How The Trump Presidency Is Already Affecting Public Health

Forbes Healthcare

It has been just over two weeks since President Trump took office, and there have been significant effects already on public health.

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RFK Jr. secured support of key Republican with vaccine pledges

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., whose “yes” vote advanced Kennedy’s nomination as health secretary, said Kennedy promised to maintain a key CDC vaccine panel without change.

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