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Seed Oils: Real Harm or Just Another Food Fear Fad?

Sensible Medicine

Two health obsessions that I’ve never really understood are the supposed benefits of vitamin D (for every imaginable ill) and harm of seed oils. Dr. Bobby Dubois thinks a lot about the evidence behind health recommendations on his podcast. His research has led him to a pretty clear opinion about the role of seed oils in health and disease. Attentive Sensible Medicine readers will note that his take is a bit different from that expressed in a recent post.

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UnitedHealth Group Names Successor For Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Forbes Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group said veteran internal executive Tim Noel will succeed the late Brian Thompson as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the nations largest health insurance company.

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Creating a Fulfilling Lifestyle Through Senior Assisted Living in Wyomissing

We Care Online

Wyomissing is known for its welcoming atmosphere, picturesque surroundings, and vibrant community, making it an ideal location for senior assisted living. These facilities focus on more than just carethey aim to create a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for residents. With personalized support, enriching activities, and a strong sense of community, s enior assisted living in Wyomissing is designed to enhance the golden years.

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Elevance Health 2024 Profits Hit $6 Billion Despite Rising Costs

Forbes Healthcare

Elevance Health reported nearly $6 billion in 2024 profits including $418 million in the fourth quarter as the health insurer worked to overcome rising medical expenses.

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Peter Yellowlees, Asynch Health

The Healthcare Blog

Peter Yellowlees MD is CEO at Asynch Health–this is a new company that is doing the intake interview for a psychiatrist or psychologist session. Peter demos how the AI agent asks questions, how a patient answers in real time. Then after submitting the answers, the AI creates both a full transcript in the back end, and then a summary which the clinician can use in advance of seeing the patient.

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Intention And Consequence In Health Policy: Economic Evidence

Forbes Healthcare

Health policies have commendable intentions, but the policymaking process is vulnerable to political motivations and industry capture, often leading to unintended consequences.

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Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health to lay off 271 workers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The layoffs come five months after the hospital operators merged, creating a 32-hospital system.

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AAFP announces 2024 class of innovation scholars

Medical Economics

This years scholars will focus their research on what works in real-world approaches to Long COVID and Type 2 Diabetes.

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9 Cutting Edge Applications of AI In Pharmacy

Arkenea

Key Takeaway: AI can help predict the potential effectiveness of new drugs and speed up the drug discovery process. AI can analyze patient data to create personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic and biological factors. AI can help design and optimize clinical trials to make them more efficient and cost-effective. AI can analyze patient data to predict and prevent adverse drug events.

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The total number of medical school applicants fell to the lowest level since 2017-18

Medical Economics

2024 saw the fewest number of medical school applicants in seven years, more female applicants than male and a decline in underrepresented matriculants, according to AAMC data.

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More than 20% of healthcare organizations changed senior leadership after cyberattack: survey

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cyberattacks in healthcare more frequently result in financial damage and lawsuits compared with other industries, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Netwrix.

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AMGA announces new board of director members for 2025

Medical Economics

Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.

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Elevance’s fourth-quarter profit slashed in half amid higher Medicaid costs

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux didn’t address the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO directly on Thursday, but spent more time than usual arguing the insurer is working to improve healthcare.

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Smartwatches could help doctors understand and treat psychiatric illnesses

Medical Economics

Study found that wearable sensors can be leveraged to link psychiatric illnesses, digital phenotypes, and genetic factors

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Key components of the HHS Security Rule NPRM

Physicians Practice

The long anticipated HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rule Making strives to strengthen electronic protected health information cybersecurity.

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The state of AI diagnostics in health care: projected 24.6% CAGR through 2030

Medical Economics

A market analysis report from Grand View Research projects the AI diagnostics market size to grow at a CAGR of 24.60% through 2030.

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The HEARTS Act: Empowering schools to save lives

KevinMD.com

Every year, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) claims the lives of thousands of students and student-athletes in the United States, making it one of the leading causes of death. The condition is particularly insidious as it often strikes without warning, leaving schools and communities grappling with preventable tragedies. While student-athletes are at a higher risk due Read more The HEARTS Act: Empowering schools to save lives originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Health care in transition: Trends shaping 2025

Medical Economics

How technology and policy will redefine care.

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Primary care news round-up (16th January to 23rd January 2025)

Practice Index

New white paper highlights recruitment crisis in primary care General Practice leaders met on Thursday morning for the parliamentary launch of a new white paper on the current crisis in primary care. Alongside GPs, MPs, representatives from the Royal College of Nursing and other media, board members from the Institute of General Practice Management were in attendance.

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Study highlights significant barriers to access for weight-loss medications for some groups

Medical Economics

GLP-1 drugs have proven effective in weight loss, but factors like insurance, what industry you work in, or gender, can all affect access

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Public Health Success Is Fragile - The Return Of Measles Is Proof

Forbes Healthcare

Measles is surging and vaccine hesitancy is up. In his book "Booster Shots," Dr Adam Ratner explains why measles is back and how we can control this deadly infectious killer.

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FDA approves Esketamine in the U.S.; sleep apnea surgery reduces risk of car accidents; adults of divorced parents more likely to have strokes – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Managing DNAs – By Kay Keane

Practice Index

Managing DNAs isnt a new problem in practices, but youll know its viewed differently by your team members: Clinician: Oh great, I can catch up/have a wee/make a drink/breathe. Receptionist: I knew they wouldnt come, they never turn up, Im sick of giving them appointments that are wasted. Health Coach/Social Prescriber: I wonder what else is going on in that household that means they keep missing their appointments?

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Leading Through Change: Wellness Institute Embraces Valant EHR

Valant

The Wellness Institute of Michigan, a busy mental health practice with three locations and 33 therapists, knew they needed a change. Their current EHR was causing major headaches. Their clinical side had never been great. We struggled with it for a long time, Karen Gallagher, CEO, shared. Simple tasks like changing forms took weeks, bogging down the practice.

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The HUB offers even more reasons to sign up!

Practice Index

Thanks to our fantastic user community, 2024 was the biggest year to date for the Practice Index HUB with even more new features and practices moving to the platform than ever before! Just some of the features we released in 2024: Salary Calculator Rota Manager On-Site Register Bulk imports into Policy Manager Linked items in Compliance Package , Learning Package and Policy Manager Finance Package ARRS Rate Manager Expenses Manager Stock Control Manager Meetings Manager Practice Calendar "Thanks

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Woodstream Wellness: Growth Through Culture and Technology

Valant

Woodstream Wellness, an Ohio-based mental health practice, opened in 2021 with a commitment to patient care and a vision for growth. From the start, they chose Valant as their EHR system, a decision that contributed to their success. Theyve achieved remarkable growth, expanding by over 100% each year. Today, they have 53 providers across three locations, serving over 8,000 patients.

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With all this talk of practice finance, are we forgetting patient care?

Practice Index

In recent years, UK GP practices have been grappling with immense financial pressures. Issues with funding and sharply rising operational costs are challenges that Practice Managers face on a daily basis. However, as practices navigate these turbulent financial waters, the question arises: are we focusing too much on practice finance at the expense of patient care?

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Senate sets date to vet RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Senate Finance Committee will meet on Jan. 29 to discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr., whose stances on vaccines and abortion have raised questions from Democrats and Republicans alike.

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Trump Administration Delays Funding To Cancer Research

Forbes Healthcare

A temporary freeze on meetings on the National Institutes of Health could lead to delays in disbursing research grants and in approving crucial clinical trials.

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All The Way With LBJ – A Half Century After His Passing

The Healthcare Blog

By MIKE MAGEE This is the 52nd anniversary of the death of Lyndon Baines Johnson from his 5th Heart Attack. And two days ago was the 39th anniversary of the first celebration of a new federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In signing that original proclamation in 1983, President Ronald Reagan said, The majesty of his message, the dignity of his bearing, and the righteousness of his cause are a lasting legacy.

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Trump Administration Halts Certain Public Health Agencies’ Activities

Forbes Healthcare

President Trump has imposed temporary freezes at the National Institutes of Health on meetings, travel, communications and hiring, citing the need to review protocols.