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Mikaela Shiffrin Suffers Abdominal Puncture Wound In Ski Crash

Forbes Healthcare

U.S. Olympic gold-medalist Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an abdominal puncture wound and severe muscle trauma during a crash in a giant slalom race at Killington, Vermont.

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Ensuring Fairness to Nursing Staff

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a recent leadership development program, several nurse leaders asked for guidance in handling staff complaints that the leader was unfair. One nurse manager shared her story: I have been accused of being unfair more frequently in the last six months than my entire leadership career. I […] The post Ensuring Fairness to Nursing Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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On This World AIDS Day, Experts Worry That Recent Gains May Be Lost

Forbes Healthcare

On Worlds AIDS Day, the benefits of PEPFAR, PrEP, and U=U are celebrated. But continuing stigma and decreasing political will could erase recent gains.

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Avoid Unnecessary Risk: Fundamentals of Risk Management in Healthcare

Performance Health

Risk management in healthcare is crucial due to the frequent exposure to risk that patients, staff, and organizations may experience. This necessitates the establishment of a thorough risk management program, which consistently identifies potential risk factors and implements procedures to address and mitigate those risks. This approach not only bolsters patient safety but also aids in maintaining an organization's brand reputation, obtaining accreditation, receiving reimbursements, and becoming

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GLP-1s Are Popular Obesity Meds, But What Role Could Prevention Play In Revamped HHS?

Forbes Healthcare

Some of what RFK Jr. says about obesity prevention isn't new. But after having coined the catchy MAHA acronym, it’s likely RFK will make government efforts more visible.

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Biden Administration Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid

Forbes Healthcare

It's uncertain whether the Biden administration proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid will survive decisions made by the incoming Trump administration.

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