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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Learning + Leading

AUGUST 27, 2024

Today, 40% of employers report that newly graduated healthcare workers lack the necessary skills to perform their roles adequately. Despite excelling academically, too many individuals cannot put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

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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.

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Researchers say the lack of reported clinical validation data raises concerns about their effectiveness and safety

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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

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Knowing if its too early (or too late) for a physician to transition the practice to concierge medicine.

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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.

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Does better physician work-life balance lead to better doctor-patient relationships?

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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

And should your concierge practice accept insurance?

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 27, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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