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Musk, DOGE Threaten The Health Of Millions Of Americans

Forbes Healthcare

DOGE co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramasway pledge to cut $500 billion in federal spending. Hitting their target will mean stripping healthcare coverage from millions.

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Investors ask UnitedHealth for answers about delayed, denied care

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

On Wednesday, a faith-based group of investors requested UnitedHealth prepare a report looking into how its practices could be leading to “delay or abandonment of medical treatment and serious adverse events for patients.

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This YC Partner Just Raised $30 Million For An AI Startup Automating Paperwork For Biotech

Forbes Healthcare

Y Combinator's Surbhi Sarna has raised $30 million for Collate, a startup aiming to automate the tedious parts of running a life sciences business using AI.

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Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Prospect is the second large health system with a history of private equity ownership to declare bankruptcy in the past year.

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Why Health Insurance Feels Like A Scam: Paying More And Getting Less

Forbes Healthcare

Price discrepancies for the same medical procedures show how unfair insurance practices erode trust, leaving patients confused, financially strained, and feeling helpless.

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5 Side Gigs for Healthcare Professionals

We Care Online

The world of healthcare is demanding. Professionals working in this $6,263.7 billion industry have to give countless hours of dedication to improve patients lives. However, many healthcare professionals are seeking side gigs to diversify their income streams, explore personal interests, or expand their professional expertise. These opportunities not only provide additional financial stability but also create a sense of fulfillment outside their primary roles.

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2024 a ‘blockbuster year’ for concierge medicine

Medical Economics

A record 26 physician-clients launched practices last year, according to a report from Specialdocs Consultants.

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Artificial Intelligence Improves Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Forbes Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence can improve breast cancer detection and reduce workload on physicians, according to a new study from Germany featuring over 461,000 women.

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Physician fertility: To be or not to be child free?

Medical Economics

We dont talk much about women physicians who dont have kids, either by choice or due to fertility issues.

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When Joining a Startup Accelerator Program is a Bad Idea

Arkenea

The one thing startup accelerators don’t ensure is success of your startup. But, they surely help you with resources, access to funding and most importantly – mentoring. DropBox, AirBnB and Quora – all these companies went through a startup accelerator program. Looking at such success stories, more and more startups are looking for access to these programs, especially the big ones like 500 Startups, Y Combinator and Tech Stars, whether they build their software in-house or hire

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Modernizing Healthcare: How Innovation and Automation Will Shape 2025

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Grace Nam, Strategic Solutions Manager, Laserfiche. As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with the dual challenges of rising costs and evolving patient expectations, the urgency to modernize and automate has never been greater. […] The article Modernizing Healthcare: How Innovation and Automation Will Shape 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Physician recruitment agreements: The role and enforceability of noncompete clauses

Medical Economics

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

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Ep. 47: Weight loss drugs with Robert Kushner, MD

Physicians Practice

Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern university joins the show to talk about the latest advancements in treating obesity.

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AI innovator tapped to lead new computational medicine center at University of Texas

Medical Economics

The Center for Computational Medicine will focus on developing advanced medical applications and modeling to simulate disease progression, predict outcomes and personalize care.

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Practice tip of the week: Making the most of value-based care

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Arizona invests in program to help reduce the critical shortage of primary physicians

Medical Economics

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Incident Management Platform: Reducing Cross-Contamination in ICUs

Performance Health

Every moment in an intensive care unit (ICU) is a high-stakes balancing actwhere saving lives often collides with the invisible threat of cross-contamination from shared equipment and constant interactions. An incident management platform offers a transformative solution, empowering healthcare teams to track, analyze, and mitigate these risks. By addressing this hidden danger, it helps prevent serious infections, reduce hospital stays, and ultimately save lives.

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The Best Health Gadgets From The Consumer Electronics Show

Medical Economics

Not everything at CES is televisions and smart appliances - some nifty health gadgets were on display, too

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PROFID EHRA: The Most Important Trial of the Decade in Cardiology

Sensible Medicine

You might think I mistyped the teaser sentence, as an ICD has a Class I recommendation in this type of patient. But it was not. PROFID EHRA will retest the ICD in this highest-risk patient. ICD benefit was established in two clinical trials published in the early 2000s. In SCD-HeFT , an ICD added to optimal medical therapy reduced mortality over placebo by 7% in absolute terms.

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The importance of mounting a robust response to urine PCR testing denials and clawbacks

Medical Economics

How proactive legal strategies can protect providers and support access to advanced diagnostic testing.

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Is watchful waiting for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) safe? Preliminary results of the COMET trial

Science Based Medicine

Ductal carcinoma in situ is a precursor of breast cancer that is usually treated with surgery, radiation therapy, and estrogen blockade. A new study suggests that watchful waiting might be safe for some women with DCIS. The post Is watchful waiting for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) safe? Preliminary results of the COMET trial first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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New AI can autonomously help physicians generate appeal letters for denied claims

Medical Economics

Company aims to make claims appeals easier and quicker for physicians by having AI do much of the work

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Nurses Rank Highest in Honesty and Ethics in Professions Far Above All Other Work Roles in America – The Gallup Annual Survey 2025

Health Populi

While nursing has ranked top of U.S. professions for honesty and ethics for over a decade, U.S. adults speak even more assuredly in 2025 that nurses far outrank other professions in America. according to the latest Gallup Poll. The study summary report is titled, “Americans’ Ratings of U.S. Professions Stay Historically Low.” The data speak for itself — in 2025, the margin of people who put nurses on top of all other professions in America is much wider than in past years

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Ep. 47: Weight loss drugs with Robert Kushner, MD

Medical Economics

Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern university joins the show to talk about the latest advancements in treating obesity.

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CMS proposes Medicare Advantage payment hike in 2026

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Biden administration’s last MA rule is a boon for insurers, though it remains to be seen how the incoming Trump administration might put its stamp on the regulation before it’s finalized this spring

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Perspective piece calls for physician strike regulations

Medical Economics

New perspective calls for regulatory reforms to address the rising trend of physician strikes in the U.S. based on international examples.

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People who post on social media are more irritable; the hidden cost of AI in health care; men are 3x more likely to die from brain injuries – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

Medical Economics is the leading health care business media brand for physicians, serving our audience of doctors through our print magazine, in-depth features, video interviews, podcasts and more.

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Will FDA lower limit on nicotine in cigarettes? Health experts say the time is right

Medical Economics

A policy scenario to lower nicotine in tobacco products was published during the first Trump administration. FDA may be poised to bring it back for more consideration.

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How should primary care physicians navigate potential health care shifts under the Trump administration?

Medical Economics

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, advises primary care physicians on how to best navigate potential health care shifts under the Trump administration.

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