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The Failed “We Want Them Infected” Movement Is Trying to Rebrand Itself As The “All We Really Wanted Was Poor Kids in School” Movement.

Science Based Medicine

Part 2: In 2020, pro-infection doctors said "It’s fantastic news that we have a lot of cases." Today, they performatively lament "learning loss for children, especially in poor families". What happened to their assurances that the mass infection of unvaccinated youth will rapidly lead to herd immunity? The post The Failed “We Want Them Infected” Movement Is Trying to Rebrand Itself As The “All We Really Wanted Was Poor Kids in School” Movement. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Amwell in danger of being booted from NYSE

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The once high-flying telehealth stock has traded below the exchange’s minimum listing requirements for 30 days, according to a new notice.

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A Year After Amazon Purchase, One Medical Adds Clinics And New Markets

Forbes Healthcare

Amazon's One Medical has added more than 15 new offices and will be expanding into Milwaukee and New Jersey by the end of this year.

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Marshfield Clinic to lay off furloughed workers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Wisconsin-based health system furloughed about 3% of its employees earlier this year, and most are impacted by these job cuts.

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Here's How To Keep Your Eyes, Children And Pets Safe During The Total Solar Eclipse

Forbes Healthcare

Some animals behave strangely during solar eclipses and looking at the sun without adequate protection can swiftly cause permanent eye damage, meaning special care needs to be taken to ensure adults—as well as children and pets—safely enjoy the experience.

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The Role of PTAs in Geriatric Care

Unitek College

The Vital and Growing World of Geriatric Physical Therapy It may sound obvious, but many people require more care as they get older. This is a natural process in life. As our technology improves and lifespans increase, it only makes sense that more healthcare workers will be needed. Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) help elderly […] The post The Role of PTAs in Geriatric Care appeared first on Unitek College.

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CMS publishes 2025 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D

Medical Economics

Latest regulations include new enrollee protections, according to agency leaders.

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Improve patient outcomes by speaking their language

Physicians Practice

Medical practices can choose from a wide array of tools to enable communication with patients from diverse backgrounds

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5 signs your patients are going to leave you

Medical Economics

Health care providers who don’t adapt to changing expectations will drive their patients to seek care elsewhere.

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Senate ramps up scrutiny of private equity ‘greed’ in healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

As private equity firms buy up hospitals and staffing firms, lawmakers grow increasingly concerned that patient care could suffer.

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Total eclipse of the sun; historic transplant recovery; CARE in medicine – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Six Things to Do the Summer Before Medical School Starts

A Young Doctor's Journey

You’re finally (FINALLY!) accepted into medical school, and you are beyond excited to get started. You ask everyone what you should do before medical school starts, and they all say the same thing: RELAX. Spend time with family. Catch up with friends. Travel, explore the world. RELAX, already. Well, yes. You should. You absolutely, 100% should.

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Combatting burnout: 5 steps to improve employee satisfaction in a medical practice

Medical Economics

Training, opportunities for career advancement and good work-life balance are key

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How to Build a Customized Employment Program

Relias

The unemployment rate for persons with disabilities is more than twice that of individuals without disabilities. To help clients with disabilities find meaningful, stable jobs, many organizations have turned to customized employment. In this person-centered employment model, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) organizations partner with clients to seek out and obtain employment opportunities.

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5 Ways Your Field Reimbursement Team Can Excel in the Current Healthcare Landscape

ACMA Blog

As we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare sector, the importance of field reimbursement and patient access teams continues to grow. With an increased focus on healthcare reform and patient advocacy, these teams play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the treatments they need without undue financial burden. Here are five key strategies for field reimbursement teams looking to excel and make a significant impact in today’s healthcare environment.

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Top 10 Emerging Trends in Criminal Justice for 2024: What You Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Change is constant, and the Criminal Justice system is no stranger to change. Numerous new technology trends that have recently emerged have profoundly impacted the Criminal Justice system. Let’s discuss some of the most powerful trends we expect to maintain or gain momentum in 2024. AI-Powered Predictive Policing Artificial intelligence has become the hottest technology trend in the past two years.

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Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 28: Get Ready for Billing Workflows

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing our list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Learn about Billing Workflows in Connect Care A previous item introduced the “Service Codes” activity available in patient charts opened in Hyperspace, which allows prescribers to integrate Professional Billing into clinical workflows. Watch this short, animated video to understand the advantages of this workflow over traditional paper billing documentation.

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Putting fun in the practice: Hire for attitude, train for skills

Physicians Practice

Health care could use some hiring tips from Southwest Airlines.

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An Urgent Call to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease in Women

The Healthcare Blog

By KELLY CARROLL There is a dire need to raise awareness about heart disease in women. It is the number one killer of American women, and key data points reveal a lack of cognizance among doctors and women. An assessment of primary care physicians published in 2019 revealed that only 22% felt extremely well prepared to evaluate cardiovascular disease risks in female patients.

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National unemployment report shows job gains in health care for March

Medical Economics

Political leaders comment on health care developments under Biden, Trump administrations.

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