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If You Sanewashed RFK Jr., Or If You Sanewashed Doctors Who Did, You Own the Next 4 Years

Science Based Medicine

When RFK Jr. does to the U.S. what he did to Samoa, doctors will say they are horrified, that they love vaccines, blah blah blah. But it will be too late. The post If You Sanewashed RFK Jr., Or If You Sanewashed Doctors Who Did, You Own the Next 4 Years first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) and Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair and Vice Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee, and Greg Thole (Oracle), Chair, EHR Association Certification Workgroup In the lead-up to publication by the […] The article HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes appeared first on el

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Timing Is Everything: How Our Experiences Become Memories

Forbes Healthcare

Memories are created in a matter of seconds. Researchers now may have begun to uncover how behavioral timescale learning integrates memories across several seconds.

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3 tools providers can adopt to boost patient satisfaction and collection rates

Medical Economics

When providers adopt digital tools, they can deliver a better consumer experience that promotes greater patient satisfaction and increases the likelihood of prompt collections.

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Where AI Ambient Scribes Are Heading

Forbes Healthcare

2024 has been the year of the AI ambient scribe. But this nascent product class is still quickly evolving. Here, I explain how it will shake out.

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Can Chat GPT Plus prove its overall effectiveness in health care settings?

Medical Economics

A study suggests that if health care professionals are better trained with AI than its potential to make care more effective could be in the near future.

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What kind of a doctor are you?

Sensible Medicine

“What kind of a doctor are you?” “I’m a general internist.” “Like an intern?” Laughing, “Don’t you think I’m too old to be an intern? No, I do general internal medicine, mostly outpatient primary care, but I do some inpatient general medicine as well.” “Oh, so you’re like a GP.” “Sort of… ” Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Using A Health Savings Account To Pay Current And Future Healthcare Costs Tax-Free

Forbes Healthcare

Maximize retirement savings with an HSA. Learn how tax-free growth and withdrawals for medical expenses can make HSAs a powerful tool in your financial plan.

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Finalized 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule advances CCM and value-based care with new advanced primary care management codes

Medical Economics

Change is coming in 2025, but physicians can maximize reimbursement for remote physiological monitoring and chronic care management.

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How To Create A Caregiver-Friendly Workplace

Forbes Healthcare

The health and wellbeing of caregivers extends to the workplace. Employers can support their caregiving employees with comprehensive programs and benefits.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Patient Scheduling

Medical Economics

This eBook will walk readers through what AI is and highlight how AI is transforming healthcare, especially in patient scheduling. Integrating AI, like Veradigm’s Predictive Scheduler, can optimize schedules by using machine learning to predict patient needs, reducing wait times and easing staff burdens. Traditional scheduling methods can be inefficient, leading to prolonged wait times and adding stress to already limited staff.

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When Mike Tyson, 58, Fights Jake Paul, Here Are Some Health Concerns

Forbes Healthcare

Mike Tyson is not your typical 58-year-old. But when he fights 27-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul on November 15, there will be some health issues to consider.

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New survey demonstrates physician support for AI solutions

Medical Economics

A majority of surveyed physicians have already seen benefits of AI and believe in its continued improvement.

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NPs Play a Key role in Treating Depression Across the Lifespan 

Minority Nurse

According to Mental Health America, major depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S., impacting over 8% of adults—equivalent to 22.5 million people. Meanwhile, the same 2022 study found that 19.5% of youth ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression, equivalent to 4.8 million people.* Depression has far-reaching consequences on healthcare, contributing to issues such as the country’s maternal mortality rate.

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The Essential Role of Social Workers in Mental Wellness

We Care Online

Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, influencing every aspect of our lives, from relationships to work. As mental health challenges become increasingly recognized, the role of social workers in this space has proven to be indispensable. They provide essential support, advocacy, and care for individuals navigating mental health issues, and their contributions are vital to the broader field of mental wellness.

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Unnecessary back surgeries cost Medicare billions; UCHealth paying $23 million to resolve allegations of fraud; Amy Grant had open-heart surgery – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

Thank you for continuing to check the Connect Care update blog for prescribers (ideally, subscribe to multiple channels; see instructions ). Recent additions to this blog and its various channels are listed below. Reminder that a camera icon in a blog post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view.

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Ransomware surge highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in health care

Medical Economics

Ransomware activity in healthcare is reaching critical levels, and physicians need to take action to protect their practices and their reputations

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CMIO Prescriber Virtual Drop-In Centre - Updated Hours

Connect Care Bytes Blog

After this weekend, hours for the Virtual Drop-in Centre ( virtualhelp.connect-care.ca ) will slightly decrease. It remains open 7 days a week for another week, and then will be open weekdays into December. Below are the hours for the remainder of the month: November 15 (today) : 07:00–20:00 November 16–22 : 08:00–20:00 November 23–24 (final weekend) : 09:00–17:00 November 25–29 : 08:00–18:00 More information on the Virtual Drop-in Centre (including how to access and a full schedule of hours dur

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Clinicians should screen patients for intimate partner violence and caregiver abuse

Medical Economics

The US Preventative Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation statement on domestic violence and caregiver abuse screenings.

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CHS is gearing up to play offense again in hospital M&A game, CFO says

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The Franklin, Tennessee-based operator has not purchased a hospital in years. That may soon change as CHS' margins improve.

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Hospitals improving patient safety grades, watchdog organization says

Medical Economics

Leapfrog Group publishes fall 2024 marks for almost 3,000 facilities nationwide.

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The 2024 Physicians Practice Staff Salary Survey is live!

Physicians Practice

Don't miss your chance to tell us about staffing and salaries in your practice.

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As Drug Maker Stocks Fall, Pressure Builds On PhRMA To Derail RFK Jr.

Forbes Healthcare

Stocks of major drug makers and biotech companies tumbled in the first full day of trading after Donald Trump announced that he wants vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy.

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