Scrubs

JULY 15, 2024

Scrubs Magazine Exclusive In a literary landscape brimming with tales of redemption, heroism, and triumph over adversity, Michael Harbron’s debut novel, “An Interview with the Devil,” offers a refreshing, albeit haunting, perspective. Harbron, a name soon to be synonymous with contemporary fiction’s boldest voices, has crafted a narrative that dares to explore the profound and often unsettling questions of faith, morality, and the human condition.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 15, 2024

The GLP1 agonists (glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor agonist) may be the biggest medical development of this century. The success of Western society has resulted in widespread obesity—and obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure and vascular disease. Obesity is clearly not a good thing for human health. The statistics on obesity—especially in children—are staggering.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 15, 2024

Most U.S. medical schools now offer AI coursework. Look closer and you’ll find that none of it will prepare future physicians to improve medical care and save lives.

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KevinMD.com

JULY 15, 2024

In the fast-paced environment of a doctor’s office, accuracy and operational effectiveness are paramount. Often bustling with activity, meticulous office coordination is needed to guarantee that every aspect runs smoothly. From managing patient records to ensuring the availability of medical equipment, the daily operations of health care facilities hinge on the seamless integration of various Read more… Optimizing operations at doctors’ offices: the power of asset tracking originally

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 15, 2024

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy are being explored for treating an array of conditions including sleep apnea, kidney disease, addiction, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

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Science Based Medicine

JULY 15, 2024

Vaccine scientist Stanley Plotkin coauthored a commentary on vaccine postlicensure studies. Antivax lawyer Aaron Siri tries to spin it as an "admission" that vaccines aren't safe. Predictable. The post Aaron Siri vs. Stanley Plotkin on post-licensure safety monitoring of vaccines first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2024

Here are 10 methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with high-deductible health plans.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 15, 2024

Multiple lawsuits were filed last week after Lurie Children’s Hospital reported a cyberattack earlier this year may have exposed data of more than 775,000 people.

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Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2024

Here are three ways physicians can leverage artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and low-code/no-code tools to maximize revenue, reduce workload, and create better patient experiences.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 15, 2024

Despite the swell of political and media attention to private equity’s role in healthcare, PitchBook reports investment growth in providers has slowed.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 15, 2024

AI applications are becoming prevalent in the realm of healthcare.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 15, 2024

Lawmakers said the final rule carries “the risk of greatly altering the United States’ laboratory testing infrastructure.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2024

Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. Medical improv is an increasingly popular experiential strategy that adapts concepts and activities from theater improvisation to improve communication -related skills among healthcare professionals and critical outcomes in organizations.

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Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2024

Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.

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Performance Health

JULY 15, 2024

Safety incident reporting software is instrumental in promoting effective communication and rapid response times to maintain patient safety and care quality in healthcare settings. While challenges in these areas can significantly impact the quality of operations, integrated solutions like safety incident reporting software play a crucial role in mitigating these issues.

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Usherk Khan

JULY 15, 2024

We all know that volunteering is a good thing to do for our communities and people in need. Did you know that your brain itself actually receives tons of benefits when you volunteer? Usher Khan is a medical assistant, registered orthopedic tech, and dedicated volunteer.

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Mobius MD

JULY 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to automate tedious tasks in many industries. At a time when healthcare experts are declaring physician burnout a public health crisis, can AI reduce doctors’ workload and improve their wellbeing? How AI Can Reduce Physician Burnout Advances in artificial intelligence technology are rapidly changing healthcare. Let’s explore three already available AI technologies that can help reduce physician burnout.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 15, 2024

Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, shares his inspiring journey from the “Miracle on Ice” to his current roles in motivational speaking and philanthropy. Hear his firsthand account of postponing knee replacement, offering valuable insights into advanced orthopedic treatments.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2024

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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DrChrono

JULY 15, 2024

Your practice collects data—a lot of it. That’s a start, but it’s what you do with your data that really counts. With the right strategy and tools, your data can become your most powerful asset. It can inform your decision-making, fuel your growth, and improve patient outcomes. Ready to get started? This is your complete guide to data analytics in healthcare.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 15, 2024

All-user-bulletins highlight stumbling blocks that all prescribers need to be aware of when using the Connect Care clinical information system. Laboratory Test Supply Shortage Supply levels of BD BACTEC blood culture bottles are constrained globally, with a shortage of up to 50% anticipated to last for several months. All microbiology laboratories in Alberta except for the Calgary Hub Lab (DSC) use the BD BACTEC FX Blood culture system; BD BACTEC bottles are required for these instruments and th

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Northwest Career College

JULY 15, 2024

Trade schools provide a practical, efficient route to a high-paying job. This career path can be achieved with less time and money than a traditional four-year college requires. Trade schools prioritize equipping students with specialized skills that are in demand in the job market. The following piece highlights three top high-paying careers you can pursue: Massage Therapy, Paralegal Studies, and Radiography.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 15, 2024

As previously posted , the Consult Order Optimization Project seeks to ensure that inpatient consult orders only exist in facilities where that service is provided using the consult order process. The first phase of the project goes live Tuesday, July 16, 2024 , and focuses on Adult Surgical consult orders. Where a consult order does not exist within a facility: For non-urgent consults or those for telephone advice only, consider calling/paging directly using the Regional On-Call Application (RO

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2024

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2024

Health care slower than in the last 12 months.

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Health Populi

JULY 15, 2024

Two-thirds of Americans have a lot of confidence in small business in the U.S. In second place, 61% of people in the U.S. have confidence in the military, followed by 51% with the police. The Gallup Poll on Americans’ confidence in 17 U.S. institutions is out today, reflecting a snapshot of U.S. adults’ views on the organizations that touch their daily lives.

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Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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