Aetna Widens Coverage Of Fertility Services Amid Political Uncertainty
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
CVS Health’s Aetna health insurance company is expanding coverage of fertility services to include artificial insemination.
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Semaglutide coverage for weight loss could cost Medicare billions: study
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 27, 2024
If all newly eligible patients received semaglutide, Medicare Part D spending could increase by $34 billion to $145 billion each year, according to new research.
Fake News from MedPac on Medicare Advantage Needs to Be Corrected, Pt 1
The Healthcare Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
By GEORGE HALVORSON MedPac has just released a report on Medicare Advantage that’s incorrect on multiple key points that need to be corrected. Medicare Advantage currently enrolls the majority of Medicare members in the country, and it’s now the new basic plan for the Medicare program because of that majority enrollment level. That’s very good news for Medicare because the average cost for those members is significantly less than those members would’ve cost under fee-for-service Medicare — and w
What Is EEE, The Potentially Deadly Virus In The Northeastern U.S.?
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
A rare, but potentially deadly virus has been detected in an 80 year old man in Massachusetts. This is the first human case of EEE in Massachusetts since 2020.
More Problems with (and Suggestions for) Medical Education
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 27, 2024
We’ve had a number of articles on Sensible Medicine about medical education. It is probably not surprising as many of our writers and readers have had personal experience with medical education and/or work with trainees everyday. One of our early series (fall 2022) featured these two pieces. Today we have a current trainee extending Dr. Prasad’s most recent critique.
Pfizer launches DTC service for migraine, COVID drugs
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 27, 2024
The platform is similar in concept to a service launched this year by Eli Lilly, and aims to give consumers easier access to Pfizer’s migraine, COVID-19 and flu treatments.
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Survive Nursing School with These Smart Snack Choices
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 27, 2024
As the new school year kicks in, nursing students everywhere are bracing themselves for another round of intense lectures, clinical rotations, hours of reading, skills lab, and study marathons. Balancing coursework, long clinical hours, and possibly even a job or family responsibilities can make it feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone think about what you’re eating.
Healthcare Leaders: Industry Incentives Work Against Personalization
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
Learn why it’s so hard to transform healthcare, from operations administrators talking about misaligned incentives, new technologies, and why healthcare is unique.
The Biopolitics of Quackademic Medicine in Iran
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Problem of Quackademic Medicine The post The Biopolitics of Quackademic Medicine in Iran first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Johns Hopkins, CareFirst, Techstars launch healthcare AI accelerator
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 27, 2024
The 13-week program will offer funding and guidance to up to 12 health tech, medtech and biotech startups working on AI tools.
Best Buy Health’s Latest Insights into Technology and Care at Home
Health Populi
AUGUST 27, 2024
In the U.S., aging in and staying at home is a priority for most people over the age of 45 — and for nearly one-half of younger people between 18 and 44 — we learn in Best Buy Health’s Research Brief discussing the company’s survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers. Best Buy Health, the health-focused operation which is part of the electronics retailer Best Buy, worked with Sage Growth Partners to assess 1,000 U.S. consumers, 18 years and over, on their perspectives on health care
Managing the concierge transition
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
Transitioning to concierge medicine from a traditional fee-for-service medical practice is a daunting task - but you don't have to do it alone.
What are the key elements of a successful strategic plan?
Physicians Practice
AUGUST 27, 2024
Stephen A. Dickens, vice president at SVMIC, explains what elements are necessary to create a strategic plan for health care organizations.
10 Ways to Set Practice Managers Up for Success When Implementing ePrescribing
Open Dental
AUGUST 27, 2024
Practice managers play a crucial role in daily operations. Learn how implementing ePrescribing can help them manage challenges effectively. The post 10 Ways to Set Practice Managers Up for Success When Implementing ePrescribing appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Northwell-Nuvance deal gets green light from state attorneys general
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 27, 2024
To gain regulatory approval, Northwell agreed to invest in women’s health services and maintain staffing levels at Nuvance hospitals in the years following the merger, among other terms.
Addressing Chronic Pain: A New Pathway to Better Patient Management and Hybrid Care
Medbridge
AUGUST 27, 2024
According to the NIH, approximately 40 million adults in the US live with chronic MSK pain. Chronic pain is persistent, and nearly two-thirds of those who report chronic pain are still living with it a year later. Chronic pain impacts people’s ability to work and perform daily self-care activities. It’s associated with higher levels of […] The post Addressing Chronic Pain: A New Pathway to Better Patient Management and Hybrid Care appeared first on MedBridge Blog.
A Day in the Life of a Practical Nurse
Prism Career Institute
AUGUST 27, 2024
The medical field offers exciting challenges every day, making it one of the most rewarding fields you can go into. From hospitals to long-term care facilities, help in this industry is always needed. This is why more and more individuals are looking into the field of nursing. But what does a practical nurse do? At Prism Career Institute, we offer an in-depth Practical Nursing program that helps those in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, learn all they need to excel in thi
Concierge medicine: How large should your patient panel be?
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
And should your concierge practice accept insurance?
Dealing with the Problem Customer: Helpful Hints for Pharmacy Technicians
Northwest Career College
AUGUST 27, 2024
A day in the life of a pharmacy technician typically goes hand in hand with dealing with all kinds of customers, most of whom may be challenging or angry. It is an essential practice for pharmacy technicians to handle difficult customer situations in a manner that creates a positive environment within the facility and patient satisfaction. Here are some practical tips on how pharmacy technicians can deal with challenging situations while being professional and empathetic: Keep Calm and Professio
How concierge medicine improves physician work-life balance
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
Does better physician work-life balance lead to better doctor-patient relationships?
Convention Invisibility Teaches A Crucial Health Policy Lesson
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
The health policy issues that were largely invisible at the Republican and Democratic conventions taught a crucial lesson about politics.
Is there a correct age to transition to a concierge medicine practice?
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
Knowing if its too early (or too late) for a physician to transition the practice to concierge medicine.
Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may be ineffective
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
Researchers say the lack of reported clinical validation data raises concerns about their effectiveness and safety
Who is going to fill all the open health care jobs?
Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
It’s not who you think - report highlights shifts in U.S.
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Medical Economics
AUGUST 27, 2024
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