Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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TikTok Is Rejecting Ads About IVF, Egg Freezing And Fertility Services, Founders Say

Forbes Healthcare

It wants to advertise its services on TikTok, which women use at higher rates than men.

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Serial Killer Neonatal Nurse Murdered 7 Babies, Attempted More

Scrubs

A nurse recalled the moment serial killer Lucy Letby told her she “just wanted to get her first death out of the way”. The woman, granted anonymity and referred to as Nurse ZC, told the Thirlwall Inquiry into Letby’s crimes that she started as a newly qualified nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2012 on the same day as Letby. Nurse ZC left the Countess of Chester to work elsewhere but returned in 2015, when Letby’s killing spree began, the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall heard.

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The hidden medication putting Parkinson’s patients at risk

KevinMD.com

At the doctor’s office, in the ER, in the hospital, how many times are you asked about your drug allergies? A lot! And, as a common practice when in the hospital, you’ll even get a red bracelet or something to indicate such. There are strict rules around allergies; from techs to transport to MDs, hospital Read more… The hidden medication putting Parkinson’s patients at risk originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Colorado provider Axis Health System hit by ‘cyber incident’

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal is currently offline.

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Getting Paid Today: Challenges and opportunities for independent practices

Physicians Practice

New legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.

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FTC increases premerger reporting requirements over provider objections

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Companies will be required to disclose more information about minority investors and past M&A activity. Provider groups said the new requirements would be burdensome for hospitals.

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A Strange Way To Fix American Medicine: Game Theory

Forbes Healthcare

At its core, game theory helps us understand how individuals and organizations make decisions when their actions affect one another.

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Medicine for profit: The pharmaceutical industry’s stronghold and impact on patient wellness

Medical Economics

To better serve patients, physicians must understand the influence, tactics and goals of Big Pharma.

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Passwords in healthcare: A doctor’s perspective on why they aren’t working

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Healthcare's password woes: Security risks and productivity loss demand urgent solutions.

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U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says

Medical Economics

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.

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FDA outlines new Drug Supply Chain Security Act exemptions

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Several groups have been granted additional time to comply with the more than 10-year-old legislation, which requires complete end-to-end supply chain visibility for pharmaceutical products.

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The high cost of physician infertility

Medical Economics

In addition to work support, women physicians need strong personal support.

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Boost reimbursement through improved documentation

Physicians Practice

Five tips to ensure better documentation and, along with it, better patient care and improved reimbursement.

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Amazon Pharmacy’s Rapid Growth Will Soon Make Instant Access To Medication The “New Normal”

Forbes Healthcare

Amazon Pharmacy is redefining the retail pharmacy business.

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Chris Darland, Peerbridge Health

The Healthcare Blog

Chris Darland is CEO of Peerbridge Health, which is the maker of a “3 lead to 12 lead” EKG patch that can give a better view of overall cardiac health than what’s on the market now–which tend to specialize in AFIB. Chris thinks that the Peerbridge Cor product will lead to a new world where for a much lower price we can have much better data on many more people who are at potential risk for heart disease and much more.

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How To Win The Biotech Innovation Race Against China?

Forbes Healthcare

The U.S.'s dominance in biotech innovation is critical to our national interests; yet, our government policies are undermining American advantages against China.

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Hungover

Science Based Medicine

Hangovers: a problem with only one solution. The post Hungover first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Journal Webinar Shows Ambivalence On AI, Patient Partnership

Forbes Healthcare

A webinar on artificial intelligence organized by NEJM AI presented a fascinating snapshot of ambivalence about the radica.

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Cost, care and digital transformation: What’s next for healthcare systems?

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Healthcare executives shed light on the trends, challenges, and growth areas shaping the industry.

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The World Needs A Nobel Prize In Public Health

Forbes Healthcare

The Nobel Prize is one of the world's most prestigious awards. However, there is no Nobel Prize that recognizes outstanding achievements in public health.

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Coding and RCM For Ortho and MSK – Tips, Tricks and Insights From One Independent Group Practice

Physicians Practice

Want to reduce the effort needed and help improve the revenue associated with clinical coding? Join us for an informative and entertaining new podcast about the challenges of coding for Orthopedics and other MSK-related specialties, and best practices in from one group practice that is making measurable progress in optimizing their coding and expediting revenue generation.

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Online Cancer Crowdfunding Campaigns Reveal Financial Hardships

Forbes Healthcare

One third of cancer-related fundraising pages on GoFundMe describe significant financial hardships, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society.

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Practice tip of the week: Renegotiating payer contracts

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Physicians in politics: A day in Congress

Medical Economics

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

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Hidden In Plain Sight: Exposing the Drivers of Diagnostic Error

Physicians Practice

This white paper explores diagnostic challenges in emergency, ambulatory, and hospital settings.

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Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office

Medical Economics

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

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The Importance of Patient Engagement: From Noncompliance to Activation

Physicians Practice

This report explores the reasons behind patient noncompliance and offers solutions that can be used to increase patient activation and engagement.

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Considering a practice change? Five signs it may not be a fit

Medical Economics

Before switching jobs, make sure you are making the right move

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Ambulatory Care Exposures Result in High Claims Frequency and Severity

Physicians Practice

One of the most useful ways for ambulatory medical practices to determine malpractice risk is to look at the data.

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Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership

Medical Economics

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

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Managing Behavioral Health Risks: Incident Management System Software

Performance Health

Behavioral health risks are inherently present in healthcare settings, which are often unpredictable environments where both patients and staff encounter situations that can compromise safety. Effectively managing these safety risks is crucial to protect everyone in the care setting.

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