Athena Career Academy

APRIL 23, 2024

Preschool teaching is not just about supervising children; it's about shaping young minds, fostering social and emotional growth, and igniting a love for learning. To be successful, early childhood educators need a solid foundation, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. There are numerous benefits to a robust training program, and with the right school, aspiring preschool teachers can earn a degree for a fulfilling career while saving a lot of time and money.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The FTC estimates the final rule would lower healthcare costs by $194 billion over the next decade, while freeing up physicians to more easily move between employers.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

March was a particularly bad month for healthcare data breaches with 93 branches of 500 or more records reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a 50% increase from February and a 41% year-over-year increase from March 2023. The last time more than 90 data breaches were reported in a single month was September 2020.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The rule places more stringent staffing requirements on nursing homes than those initially proposed and offers exemptions for certain providers. Still, interest groups on all sides slammed the rule, calling it either too stringent or lax.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Relatient focuses on intelligent scheduling, specifically for the larger specialty groups. They touch over 50m patients and 45,000 providers a year, and are now a significant player in the key part of patient experience–converting a patient looking into an actual appointment with the provider. I spoke with CEO Jeff Gartland at HIMSS in March 2024.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 23, 2024

Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won’t cover nonprofits.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Notification letters have been sent to more than 34,500 individuals about ransomware attacks that occurred more than 9 months ago. Kisco Senior Living experienced its attack in June 2023, and Island Ambulatory Surgery Center suffered an attack in July. Kisco Senior Living Kisco Senior Living is a Carlsbad, CA-based operator of 20 senior living communities in 6 U.S.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 23, 2024

A recent Lancet study of 4060 individuals reported that the pressure to lose weight from family and the media during adolescence could have long-lasting effects.

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Health Populi

APRIL 23, 2024

Three trends underpin health consumers’ evolving demands for service: spending more but getting less satisfaction and innovation; trusting health care with data but underwhelmed by the use of that personal information; and, growing “shopping” behavior seeking quality, availability, proximity, cost, and options across channels for health care.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 23, 2024

The old adage, “use it or lose it”, seems to apply to our mental abilities as well as to our physical abilities.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 23, 2024

I love case control studies. When done well, they are simple, relatively easy to perform studies, that can be hugely impactful, usually by suggesting that an exposure is harmful. Case control studies have saved millions of lives, demonstrating the adverse effects of substances such as tobacco smoke, DES, and dexfenfluramine. Case control studies can also mislead us.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 23, 2024

Bone fractures are often considered minor injuries. New research suggests this is far from the truth, especially for older adults.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 23, 2024

Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.

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Connectivity

APRIL 23, 2024

The Power of "Always On": How AI Responds to Customer Reviews 24/7, 365 In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer expectations are higher than ever. They expect immediate responses to inquiries, prompt resolution of issues, and a feeling of being valued. But let’s face it, even the most dedicated customer service team can’t be available 24/7.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey sent letters last week to the Steward Health Care’s top lenders, asking for modified loan terms to help keep hospitals open.

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Open Dental

APRIL 23, 2024

From digital diagnostics to artificial intelligence, we explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of dentistry. The post Emerging Technologies in Dental IT: What You Need to Know appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 23, 2024

In two final rules issued Monday, the CMS also moved to crack down on financing gimmicks used by states and hospitals to increase federal Medicaid funding — though not until 2028.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 23, 2024

So, you ’ ve decided it ’ s time to further your education? Or maybe you haven ’ t decided yet because you are unsure what to do. So many questions are swimming through your mind: Are all FNP programs the same? How much will it cost? Can I still work as an RN while I’m in school ? How will I know which program is right for me? Well, never fear; you may find the answers you need here.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 23, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

In a world where healthcare has become increasingly digitized, providers face the challenge of maintaining high-quality patient interactions. Virtual patient engagement has emerged as a pivotal strategy, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to provide healthcare providers with actionable insights for enhancing virtual patient engagement.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

The HHS Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has issued a warning to the public about a fraud scheme that targets Medicare enrollees and involves them setting up monthly payments for medically unnecessary remote patient monitoring (RPN). Scammers are cold calling Medicare enrollees, sending unsolicited text messages, and using Internet and television ads to push RPN services, regardless of medical necessity.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

In the realm of healthcare, compassion often serves as the cornerstone for meaningful interactions between medical professionals and their patients. But does compassion influence patient outcomes? This article delves into the transformative power of compassion in healthcare and its impact on patient well-being. The Science Behind Compassion Compassion serves as more than just a moral or ethical guideline; it acts as a powerful catalyst for enhancing health outcomes.

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We Care Online

APRIL 23, 2024

Gardening The summertime can be a great season to start a new hobby or reinvest in a forgotten one. This season can be slower for many people and one that allows you some extra free time to spend doing what you enjoy. If you are someone who has a long list of current hobbies, or perhaps you are looking for something new, a hobby can be a great way to spend your free time while promoting relaxation and fun!

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

Bundled payments have emerged as a transformative approach in healthcare financing. Yet, the question lingers: Is there really a cost reduction in bundled payments? This article aims to shed light on the effectiveness of bundled payments, particularly in reducing healthcare costs. The Shift To Bundled Payments: More Than Just a Trend Healthcare providers and insurance companies are increasingly adopting bundled payment models.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 23, 2024

Leaders in areas such as drug discovery, clinical development and market access will meet to discuss AI, failing life expectancy, and a new generation of talent.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

In the past, healthcare providers relied heavily on traditional methods like mailers and automated phone calls to engage with patients. However, the digital age has ushered in a new wave of digital patient engagement platforms that are revolutionizing the way healthcare providers communicate with their patients. Why Digital Platforms Matter in Healthcare Patients now expect a consumer-focused experience from their healthcare providers.

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Physicians Practice

APRIL 23, 2024

This assessment identified four core areas that generated underwhelming scores.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

In recent years, a noticeable shift toward older maternal age has been observed across various racial and ethnic groups. This trend has far-reaching implications, particularly when it comes to maternal age and health disparities. Older maternal age can exacerbate health inequities, especially among Black and White infants. For instance, older Black mothers are more likely to give birth to very-low-birthweight babies, which puts these newborns at a higher risk for certain health issues.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

All-user-bulletins highlight stumbling blocks that all prescribers need to be aware of when using the Connect Care clinical information system. Inter-System Copy-Paste Dangers Copy-paste of clinical content from one health information system (e.g., Netcare) to another (e.g., Connect Care) is not appropriate and should not be done. There are a number of dangers, including: Copy-paste between discrete health information systems is subject to legislated requirements of the Alberta Health Informatio

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Physicians Practice

APRIL 23, 2024

Why a report to the NPDB can be bad news for physicians.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Anticipate CPOE Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE) refers to the process of a medical prescriber entering orders electronically via a digital health record instead of using paper-based processes. CPOE offers an important means by which health processes and outcomes can improve.

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