AI Tool Speeds Drug Repurposing: And It’s Free
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Harvard Zitnik lab released TxGNN, AI model to speed drug repurposing for unmet conditions
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Should Doctors Voice Their Own Mental Illness Publicly?
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
This debate stems from a long running conversation between Vinay and Adam. The conversation was provoked by tweets in which doctors shared their mental health struggles. We have seen tweets about anxiety disorders, suicide attempts, and psychiatric drug dosing. What underlies the conversation is a simple question: Should Doctors Voice Their Own Mental Illness?
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Raising Taxes On These Products Could Generate $3.7 Trillion, Says New Report
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A report from the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health shows how tobacco, alcohol and sugary beverage taxes could reduce noncommunicable diseases and generate revenue
State Officials Arrested in Ongoing Kapi‘olani Strikes
Scrubs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ongoing labor dispute at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu has escalated, leading to the arrest of 10 demonstrators on September 23, 2024. The demonstrators were protesting the lockout of about 600 nurses, which followed a one-day strike earlier in the month. The protests were aimed at drawing attention to the nurses’ demands for safer staffing levels and improved patient care conditions.
Rite Aid’s All-Item Lockup Underscores Big Drugstore Industry Headache
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Rite Aid is grabbing headlines for locking up nearly all items in a southern California store, putting everything from baby formula and paper towels to makeup and potato chips behind plexiglass.
Senators introduce bill to set healthcare cybersecurity standards
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The legislation, sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, would direct the HHS to develop minimum cybersecurity standards for providers, health plans, claims clearinghouses and business associates.
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Democrats introduce bill to make increased ACA subsidies permanent
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If the enhanced tax credits expire, healthcare costs for millions of Americans will suddenly increase, and some could become uninsured, Democrats say. But Republicans argue the subsidies are costly and create opportunities for fraud.
Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis Points To Need For Better Concussion Prevention
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis and recent NFL concussions and brain injuries are a grim reminder of the dangers of contact sports for people of all ages.
Say goodbye to spreadsheets with ‘Rotas’ from Practice Index
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
There is nothing more stressful than creating rotas for your team. Just when you think you've tweaked and moved around a few people, you realise you've got a clinician without a room or you're short on admin staff! Now you can delete those spreadsheets and save yourself time and effort, with the Rota Package from Practice Index. With one simple click of a button, you can create easy to follow rotas for your entire practice team, both clinical and admin staf f, across all sites.
Lack Of Beds A ‘Political Choice,’ Top Doctor Tells U.K. COVID Inquiry
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The must hire more staff and tackle health inequalities to better prepare itself for the "certainty" of another pandemic, Chris Whity said.
The strategic role of back-office teams in payer contract management
Health Prime
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Effective management of payer contracts is paramount for the success of medical practices. In this process, back-office teams are essential. These teams ensure healthcare providers receive optimal reimbursement for the services they render. Back-office staff must ensure that medical practitioners are paid for their work. They often deal with many different payers and their guidelines, which makes the upfront verification even more critical.
The $37.4 Billion Tilted Playing Field For Nonprofit Hospitals
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
U.S. nonprofit hospitals enjoyed a total annual tax benefit of $37.4 billion. Policymakers have been tilting the playing field in favor of them for too long.
The BMA’s safe working advice: good practice or a headache for PMs?
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The BMA’s recent guidelines on safe working practices for GPs have caused a significant stir in the healthcare community, drawing both support and concern from Practice Managers. The guidance comes at a time when general practice is described as being in a state of crisis – something that few Practice Managers would disagree with! The guidelines also seem to underpin collective action in general practice, providing a blueprint for practice action.
Senate votes unanimously to hold Steward Health Care CEO in criminal contempt
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s the first time in more than 50 years the body has voted to send a contempt charge on to the U.S. Department of Justice, which will determine whether to bring charges against Ralph de la Torre.
Health cybersecurity lapses could lead to big fines, CEO jail time under new legislation
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Change Healthcare hack prompts senators to say new rules are needed because ‘megacorporations … are flunking Cybersecurity 101.
‘Seconds matter’: Canopy CEO Shan Sinha on healthcare violence and protecting workers
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Shan Sinha, CEO and founder of wearable safety company Canopy, discusses healthcare workplace violence and technology’s potential to help protect workers.
Best Practices for Allocating Patient Payments
Open Dental
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Learn how to allocate patient payments to the correct family members, procedures, or adjustments, so patient balances & reports are accurate. The post Best Practices for Allocating Patient Payments appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
How Medical Training Prepares You for Real-World Care
Serenity Nurse Aide Academy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Healthcare is a fast-paced industry, and those entering it need solid preparation to succeed. Medical training programs in Charlotte, North Carolina provide essential hands-on experience, simulating real-world scenarios to ensure students are ready for the demands of the job. From emergencies to patient care, these programs help bridge the gap between classroom learning and actual practice.
How To Go From Medical Assistant to RN in New Jersey
ACI Medical & Dental School
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
At ACI Medical & Dental School, we train our students for certification in several in-demand healthcare careers, including the Medical Assistant position. Among the benefits of this entry-level role is the many career advancement opportunities available. This includes using our MA program as a pathway to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Here is some info about how to go from Medical Assistant to RN in New Jersey.
In retirement, what’s more important – health or wealth?
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Report highlights the interplay between health, wealth, and retirement satisfaction
In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Technician
ACI Medical & Dental School
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Our In-Demand Career Spotlight Series focuses on careers in the medical and dental industries where demand for skilled workers outpaces supply. At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can be certified for these in-demand positions in just four months with the hands-on training, skills, and credentials you’ll need for your new career. In this post, we will be discussing the Medical Technician position.
The 9 worst states for physician cost of living 2024
Physicians Practice
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Which states have the highest cost of living?
Marathon Health claims spot among top providers of primary care for commercial market
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Advanced primary care company also announces new chief health officer.
Regulatory moves ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Physicians Practice
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Notable regulatory items to consider as Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.
Is Spirituality the Key to Nurses Triumphing Over Stress?
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Nurses know that they need to be ready to focus on their patient’s needs and fill their emotional tanks during distress. Knowing that they’re helping others live healthy lives can bring satisfaction to many nurses, but nurses also need to fill their tanks. According to a 2024 study , some nurses have turned to religion and spirituality to help them see meaning in their profession after experiencing work-based trauma.
Post-pandemic cancer rates; epidemic presenteeism; clinical news about diabetes – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Between the Charts: CMIO Newsletter for Prescribers - Issue 11 Now Available
Connect Care Bytes Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Our monthly newsletter for prescribers, called "Between the Charts", summarizes key news items, Epic system updates, efficiency tips and extras that will help prescribers optimize their Connect Care user experience, all in two pages. The next issue is now out, available at the below link! This issue includes information on: New general Personalization training sessions Upcoming downtime on October 10 Heparin infusion order panel improvements Clinical Optimization – Continuous Improvement Sprints
Physician input needed: Do you prescribe semaglutide or other GLP-1RAs?
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Are your patients asking about Ozempic and other GLP-1RAs? Are you prescribing it? Take our quick survey.
Seeking Digital Health Provincial Physician Design Leads
Connect Care Bytes Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Alberta Health Services is seeking passionate leaders to fill multiple available positions as Digital Health Provincial Physician Design Leads (PDLs). The PDLs will lead and oversee the strategic direction and execution of digital transformation in health care across the province. This senior leadership role combines clinical expertise with digital health vision to shape and guide the future of clinical information systems through: oversight of the maintenance and improvement of knowledge and wo
Mass Deportation Of Health Workers Would Put Patients At Risk
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It is no exaggeration to say that, without immigrant health care workers, Americans will die for lack of care.
How to Avoid Problems with Community Referrals and Consults
Connect Care Bytes Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Reminder that most community providers do not have access to Connect Care, and therefore they are unable to send referrals to AHS sites via Connect Care or view information on Connect Care. To avoid problems with community referrals and consults, prescribers at AHS sites should: Accept incoming referrals regardless of the modality of transmission (e.g., fax, mail, Connect Care).
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