Scrubs

JANUARY 15, 2024

Mental health has become one of the most important subjects in the collective wellness conversation in the last few years. The US surgeon general has recently stated that the youth mental health situation is a full-on crisis, though the problem extends to other age groups as well. Mental health is often a lonely thing to suffer with. In many cases, it is easy to put on a brave face and convince others that there are no issues, but being able to smile and laugh does not mean that everything is p

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Let’s go back in time and look at the evidence behind one of cardiology’s most accepted practices. You might be surprised. I surely was. The practice is the use of beta-blockers after myocardial infarction (MI). I can’t recall seeing a recent post-MI patient who was not on a beta-blocker. It’s a quality measure now. Doctors and hospitals incur penalties if a patient with an MI is not on a beta-blocker—unless there is a darn good reason put down in the chart.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

An antivaxxer by the 'nym "A Midwestern Doctor" makes an argument that COVID-19 vaccine "shedding" is not impossible despite the basic science that concludes it is. Sound familiar? The post Why antivax arguments for COVID-19 vaccine “shedding” remind me of homeopathy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 15, 2024

For over 40 years, I have been harping on the fact that physicians rarely understand their true value when they are looking for a new position. I always advise physicians that they get 0 percent of what they don’t ask for. In my practice, I review physician agreements and provide a letter on my law Read more… Very rarely, a physician can ask for too much originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 15, 2024

Incident reporting in nursing is a foundational component of establishing a culture of safety within healthcare settings. By documenting and analyzing incidents, nursing professionals can significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and workplace conditions. Read on to learn more about the vital role of incident reporting in enhancing safety protocols and strategies for implementing this practice into the ethos of nursing teams.

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DrChrono

JANUARY 15, 2024

How can a healthcare organization improve its revenue cycle management (RCM)? It’s a complex question considering the many aspects that affect it. You may have multiple concerns, as many points of failure exist. Optimizing the cycle should be a priority. Without strategies to improve revenue cycle management, you could be in financial peril. To improve, you’ll need to understand the importance of RCM.

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