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Should Physicians Follow Hollywood's Script?

Sensible Medicine

I’ve already gotten pretty bored reading about AI in medicine. So many of the articles cover the same ground, either breathlessly celebrating AI’s promise or bemoaning the brave new world on the horizon. This article from Dr. Mendoza made me feel embarrassed that I have not even considered this angle. Adam Cifu This Substack is reader-supported.

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1,701 Pounds Of Butter Recalled Due To Possible Fecal Contamination

Forbes Healthcare

Agri-Mark is voluntarily recalling 186 cases of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted butter, according to the FDA, due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria.

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Weight-loss injections – The private prescription surge leaving practices overloaded

Practice Index

The recent news that GPs will be able to prescribe Mounjaro weight-loss injections from late June to prioritised patient cohorts has brought to the fore the impact that weight-loss drugs are having on practices. While the headlines paint a glossy picture of a new era in obesity care, behind the scenes, Practice Managers are dealing with what they describe as an unfunded wave of additional work.

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How I escaped the toxic grip of social media

KevinMD.com

Social media is an incredible tool for staying connected with loved ones and the world. But sometimes, I wonder, are we truly connected? Or is this connection merely an illusion? I was addicted to social media. I believe this addiction began in 2012, during my first year of medical school. That’s when I asked my Read more How I escaped the toxic grip of social media originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Outsourced Software Product Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Arkenea

In a fastmoving digital economy, many organizations leverage outsourced software product development to accelerate innovation, control costs, and tap into global expertise. Rather than building and maintaining a large inhouse team, businesses partner with specialized vendors to handle design, development, testing, and deployment. This approach can free up internal resources, reduce time to market, and provide access to niche skills, especially in emerging technologies such as artificial intellig

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League Connect Digital Summit on May 7

The Healthcare Blog

Im thrilled to be working with League and Ill be MC-ing health cares must-attend virtual CX event, League Connect Digital Summit on May 7. An immersive day of inspiration, insights, and incredible speakers is headlined by Moneyball & Big Short Best-Selling Author, Michael Lewis and @HighmarkHealth CEO, @DavidHolmberg, as well as many more. More than just theory, at the Summit you’ll get actionable strategies and everything you need to drive health care CX forward.

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Nurse Leader Coach Onsite Workshop Ohio

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with the Northeast Ohio Organization of Nurse Leaders. The workshop outlined below is an excellent educational opportunity at a very reasonable cost – $50.00 for members or $60.00 for nonmembers to attend our Nurse Leader Coach Workshop. You can register using this link. Northeast Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership Education […] The post Nurse Leader Coach Onsite Workshop Ohio appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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House adopts budget plan that could cue Medicaid cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Now, lawmakers will hash out legislation that follows the spending blueprint, which could include cuts to the safety-net insurance program — a potentially unpopular choice among Republican voters.

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March HR Clinic roundup

Practice Index

We had a jam-packed session hosted by Robyn and Susi at the end of March. We received a wide variety of queries including some on sickness absence, holiday calculations, team conflict and contract changes. Heres a few of them to give you a taster! Q: We have two receptionists who basically dont get on and drag all others into their disputes. How do you manage conflict within the team?

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Northwell, Nuvance merger clears final regulatory hurdle

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Regulators required Northwell to maintain all collective bargaining agreements currently in place and constrain growth in commercial prices.

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Practice Index named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 14 framework

Practice Index

We are excited to announce that Practice Index has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework. Practice Index can now supply services on the following Lots: Lot 1 - Cloud Hosting Lot 2 - Cloud Software Lot 3 - Cloud Support G-Cloud 14 offers public sector organisations a straightforward and compliant way to purchase cloud-based services, all of which are available as off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go solutions to further simplify the buying process.

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Google Cloud expands AI agent tools for healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The tech giant unveiled a centralized hub where organizations can access pre-built agents as well as a protocol that allows multiple agents to communicate with one another, regardless of the technology stack used to build them.

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BBHR: Exceptional Care Plan Optimizations

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Building a Better Health Record (BBHR) As part of our documentation quality improvement initiative , we promote practical ways for clinicians to provide clear and actionable communication at transitions of care. Exceptional Care Plan Tool Optimizations Some patients suffer from chronic or recurring conditions that may present in settings where staff are unfamiliar with specific treatment requirements.

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Here's what "radical transparency" on health care can look like

Medical Economics

Without clear pricing, patients can end up paying thousands more than necessary.

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Biotech CEOs, VCs urge Cassidy, Senate to ease impact of FDA cuts

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Experts say the layoffs are already causing issues in drug development — and things may get far worse without critical institutional knowledge at the FDA.

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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Relias

Being adequately prepared can make or break a healthcare organizations ability to sustain operations during and after a major disruption. From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Rule to provide a national framework for healthcare organizations to improve their readiness for emergencies

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[Podcast] Navigating Autism, Transforming Lives: The essential role of assessments

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Unlock the power of assessments in autism care—explore OT interventions, co-occurring conditions, and game-changing digital tools in this must-listen podcast series!

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Weathering the Storm: How Healthcare Organizations Can Recover After a Tornado

Relias

After a tornado strikes, it leaves a trail of devastation damaged buildings, disrupted services, and, in the case of healthcare organizations, interrupted patient care. Recovery in these critical settings isnt just about rebuilding structures; its about restoring essential services, supporting staff and patients, and learning from the event to build greater resilience.

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Complicated vaccine guidelines are slowing adult immunization rates

Medical Economics

Global Healthy Living Foundation urges CDC to simplify shared decision-making and risk-based guidance as coverage rates drop.

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Seeking Meaning in Your Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

We all seek meaning in various aspects of our lives, and when we work in nursing and healthcare, we often look for meaning and value in our professional lives. Finding that meaning can be central to our identity and happiness. In his beautiful book Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity , author and poet David Whyte makes the following statement: At its simplest, good work is work that makes sense and that grants sense and meaning to the one who is doing it and to those affec

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MedPAC: Congress should tie Medicare physician reimbursement to inflation

Medical Economics

Formal vote comes ahead of June report to Congress on pay in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

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Trump Administration Reinforces Medicare Advantage’s Dominant Position

Forbes Healthcare

When CMS announced an increase in payments to Medicare Advantage plans, it also said it will continue to phase in updates to its risk adjustment model that began in 2024.

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MedPAC proposal on Medicare physician pay prompts praise from AMA

Medical Economics

Medicare Economic Index would better reflect doctor expenses while ensuring patient access, AMA says.

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Tariff turmoil: Hospitals, device makers welcome pause, but fear long-term pain

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Healthcare providers and medtech companies still face pressure to find ways to offset potential supply chain shocks despite the latest about-face in President Donald Trump’s tariff wars.

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How hidden forces shape medical practice growth: Physician Growth Accelerator

Medical Economics

Growth doesn't just depend on what you're doing it also depends on what you're not seeing.

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What’s new across Practice Index – March 2025 roundup

Practice Index

Preparing for the NLW and NI rise, amongst other legislation changes, meant March was full of HR updates. There was news about the 2025/26 contract, changes to QOF and much more. Missed anything? Catch up here! New GP contract: a step forward or more of the same? - The announcement of the new 2025/26 GP contract has been met with a mix of cautious optimism and deep-seated concerns.

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Primary care’s crucial role in ending HIV: A call to action

Medical Economics

By normalizing HIV conversations, primary care physicians can help turn the tide against HIV.

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FQHC uses suite of AI tools to improve documentation and engagement

Medical Economics

Oak Orchard Health taps AI tools from eClinicalWorks to boost efficiency, patient care

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Light-based technology developed for non-invasive glucose monitoring

Medical Economics

RSP Systems achieves major milestone in non-invasive glucose monitoring technology

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The case for value-based care in women’s health: A win-win in improving maternal care

Medical Economics

Addressing the unique, complex needs in womens health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.

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A device to monitor skin gases; a rise in pregnancy related deaths; a new way to slow kidney disease – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

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