Tobacco Use In High School Students Drops To Lowest Level In 25 Years
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Tobacco use has dropped significantly in youth, mainly driven by decreasing levels of e-cigarette use, particularly by girls.
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Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
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Five Aspects Of Artificial Intelligence And Healthcare For 2024
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
SECTIONS: HEALTHCARE, INNOVATION Alt title: 2024 Roundup of Medical AI Description: This article goes over some of the top stories we saw in AI-related healthcare this.
Prioritizing Health System Transformation: A Strategy for Clinical and Financial Success
EvidenceCare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In a recent episode of The Better Care Podcast , Melinda Hancock, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Sentara Health , shared insights on how Sentara is driving healthcare transformation. Hancock explains Sentara’s forward-thinking model for innovation and cross-functional collaboration, offering actionable strategies that can help you improve innovation at your own facility.
Healthy Eating May Slow Progression Of Early Stage Prostate Cancer
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Men with prostate cancer diagnosed at an early stage may be able to slow the progression of their disease by adopting a healthy diet, according to a new study.
New legislation aims to tame ‘Wild West’ in healthcare cybersecurity
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.
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Medicare for all could work if doctors lead the way
KevinMD.com
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Although Medicare for all seems to have gotten buried by politicians who label it as “socialistic,” it’s still an important idea that could be feasible if we approached it from a fresh perspective. As patients, we may reflexively see Medicare for all as a panacea that would effectively remove most of our concerns about how Read more… Medicare for all could work if doctors lead the way originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Google Cloud Announces General Availability Of Vertex AI Search For Healthcare
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This is the latest effort by the cloud giant to innovate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare.
Elevance lowers guidance on ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Executives said the increased costs pressuring its Medicaid business would improve after states updated payment rates to better match member acuity.
In The Wake Of Hurricanes Milton And Helene, Here Are 3 Ways Floods Endanger Public Health
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Floods can disrupt healthcare services, impact mental health, and contribute to food insecurity.
FDA approves treatment for lung cancer that disrupts cancer cells with electric fields
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
New treatment is the first for lung cancer patients in over eight years
Impending Spending Disaster – A Warning From Japanese Nursing Homes
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Growing nursing home needs as populations age
Software Update: Stable Version 24.2 Highlights
Open Dental
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Open Dental’s latest version 24.2 has been released as stable! Read on to learn more about some of the version highlights. The post Software Update: Stable Version 24.2 Highlights appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Elevance Health Will Add To Carelon Portfolio With Carebridge Acquisition
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Elevance Health has agreed to purchase Carebridge, a manager of home care and community-based services, the health insurer disclosed Thursday.
Why should you trust your enrollment process to a medical billing expert?
Health Prime
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Enrollments is an essential aspect of your medical billing process. This process ensures your healthcare providers count with proper credentialing and contracting with insurance payers. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services.
Elevance Health Latest Insurer Battered By Higher Medical Costs
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Elevance Health is the latest health insurance company to report higher-than-expected medical costs as third quarter profits fell more than 20%.
The changes to the PCN DES – By Ben Gowland
Practice Index
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The updated PCN DES was published by NHS England on 26 th September (the covering note outlining all the changes is here ), giving PCNs a whole four days to prepare for the changes coming into effect on 1 st October. The big change is the addition of an ARRS scheme for newly qualified GPs, along with details of financial changes and other minor amendments.
Why it’s expensive to invest in low-cost interpreting services
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
While it can be tempting to opt for the lowest-price interpreting service, that decision could compromise service quality and incur higher costs in the long run.
Building a future sustainable workforce
Practice Index
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In the words of the new Secretary of State, “The NHS and social care are the biggest employers in most parts of our country. They should be engines of economic growth, giving opportunities in training and work to local people, as well as providing public services.” The NHS published their Long-Term Workforce Plan in 2023, but the challenge will be in reviewing the need and growth which are set out in the plan nationally, but which require local interpretation and adoption.
The growing importance of standardized evaluation for generative AI in health care
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As generative AI technologies advance, establishing standardized evaluation metrics is necessary to ensure safety and efficacy in health care.
Difference Between EHR And Practice Management Software
Arkenea
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Key Takeaway: EHR software is designed primarily for the documentation and management of patient clinical information, while PM software is designed for the administrative functions of healthcare practices. EHR software is primarily used by clinicians and other healthcare providers, while PM software is primarily used by practice managers and administrative staff.
4 ways an EHR can boost patient engagement
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.
Curious About Becoming a Medical Assistant? Just Do It!
Prism Career Institute
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Medical professions may seem as intimidating as they are rewarding. If you are curious about joining this thriving industry, however, you have nothing to lose by trying. Medical assistant careers are a great way to get involved without an intensive or expensive degree program. With Prism Career Institute, find out how to become a medical assistant and why this exciting field might be right for you.
The future of Physician Associates: Part 2 – By Phil Coates
Practice Index
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Back in June, I wrote about the future of Physician Associates (PAs) and since then, more discussions and votes have taken place, with 61% of the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) council members opposed to PAs working in general practice. But what does this mean for the c.2,000 PAs currently working in our practices? The RCGP cannot decide who you do or do not employ, so the decision ultimately rests with you (your practice), as the employer.
Breast cancer treatment and aging; ‘concepts of a plan;’ extreme exercise and health – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
GPCE vision: What do Practice Managers think?
Practice Index
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The British Medical Association’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC) has outlined a vision to address the ongoing crisis in general practice. Their Patients First proposal seeks immediate reforms to prevent practice closures, to secure more funding, and to reshape GP contracts to ensure long-term sustainability. Currently, general practice receives £112.50 per patient per year, but the BMA is advocating for this to rise to £152.50 by 2025.
UNCOVER 35% MORE INCOME
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and with anticipated 2025 reimbursement adjustments, it is crucial for you to assess the financial predictability and security of your practice. To help primary care physicians navigate external forces beyond their control, MDVIP offers a better practice model that 1,300+ other doctors in solo, group and employed practice settings across the country have embraced.
Navigating the staffing shortage strain: Solutions for a sustainable future
Physicians Practice
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The relentless workload and extended hours place significant strain on nurses’ resilience, disrupting their work-life balance and making self-care increasingly elusive.
Estate planning is your first line of defense against wealth loss—Here’s what you should know
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Relying solely on traditional methods for estate planning can leave your assets vulnerable.
What Should You Do If You Are the Only Person Available to Perform CPR?
Northwest Career College
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Immediate action is crucial when someone suddenly stops breathing, or their heart stops beating. The performance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, may make all the difference. E ffective bystander CPR can more than double or triple a person’s chances of survival. What do you do if you are the only one available to help someone?
Building Positive Relationships with Challenging Colleagues
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Nursing can have its challenges, but unfortunately, one of them can be difficult coworkers. Nothing feels more frustrating than advocating for a patient’s needs and being met with conflict from a supervisor or colleague. Workplaces are filled with diverse people who come from different backgrounds and viewpoints, so conflicts are bound to arise at some point—especially in a high-pressure environment like healthcare.
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