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Trends Shaping the Future for Early Childhood Educators

Athena Career Academy

The landscape of early childhood education (ECE) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, bringing forward innovative trends and practices that promise to reshape the future of teaching and learning for our youngest learners. As educators and those involved in the nurturing development of children, staying abreast of these changes is not just important—it's essential.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Reduces Risk of Severe Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids

Science Based Medicine

A new analysis of 2023 MIS-C cases reveals that the COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces the risk of this dreaded complication. The post COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Reduces Risk of Severe Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Covid-19 Linked To Higher Risk Of Developing Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases

Forbes Healthcare

An acute Covid-19 infection could be linked to a higher risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after getting infected.

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Novant’s proposed purchase of CHS hospitals ‘irreversibly’ harms competition, FTC says

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The FTC filed for a preliminary injunction this week to block the deal, but an expert says the antitrust agency’s efforts to regulate such deals are akin to trying to stop a “ball that’s already rolling downhill.

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Apple Vision Pro Could Reduce Surgeon Training Time 40% To 200%

Forbes Healthcare

Apple Vision Pro is perhaps the best virtual tool yet for training surgeons, says a company that builds virtual experiences to medical training, adding that.

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Ethical conflicts: Making care decisions when the right choice isn't clear

Medical Economics

What should a physician do when their ethical training conflicts with the circumstances or needs of a particular situation or patient?

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

It has been more than 5 weeks since Change Healthcare suffered a Blackcat ransomware attack. The ALPHV/BlackCat is known to exfiltrate data in its attacks, the group claimed to have stolen 6TB of data, and a ransom of $22 million was paid to a Blackcat account to prevent the release of the stolen data. The affiliate behind the attack claimed not to have been paid for the attack, the ALPHV/Blackcat group said the ransom was seized by law enforcement and was never received, and the affiliate claim

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Walmart Health Clinic Expansion On Track For 70 By Year’s End

Forbes Healthcare

Walmart, which last year said it would nearly double the size of its doctor staffed health clinics, will open its first facility in Texas next month on the way to 70 across the U.S. by the end of the year.

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The Many Harms of Cancer-phobia

Sensible Medicine

I recently read David Ropeik’s book, Curing Cancer-phobia and found that it contained a lot of, well, sensible messages. I asked if he would write something for Sensible Medicine. Not only did he write a great piece, but he managed to use the word sensible five times in the opening paragraph! Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Gene Therapy, DNA's Past, RNA's Future: A Time Of Promise

Forbes Healthcare

Gene therapy's history is filled with ingenuity, imagination, and exploration. The 1960s through the 1980s, in particular, were a time of significant progress.

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UnitedHealth CFO John Rex to replace Dirk McMahon as president

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

McMahon announced earlier this year that he’d be retiring from the healthcare behemoth in April. Rex will be stepping up as president, though there’s no word on who will assume McMahon’s chief operating officer role.

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Getting Less Than 7 Hours Of Sleep Linked To High Blood Pressure

Forbes Healthcare

A new study found that those who had slept less than seven hours a night had a 7% higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure.

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Inside CVS Health’s push to transform customer experience

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The transformation, led by Deloitte Digital, focused on increasing customer feedback to identify pervasive issues and closing the loop on customer inquiries.

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The Evolution of Work Has Changed Human Health

Forbes Healthcare

Over the last century, the sedentary workforce has grown significantly.

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A medical practice’s culture plays a key role in hiring support staff

Medical Economics

A healthy practice culture is vital to attract and keep top talent to serve patients.

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2024-2025 Doximity Residency Navigator Program Director Hub

Doximity

Preparing for the 2024-2025 Residency Navigator Welcome to the 2024-2025 Residency Navigator season. Last year, 90% of 4th-year medical students used Doximity’s Residency Navigator to discover and explore over 4,000 residency programs across 28 specialties, 275,000 ratings and hand-written reviews, alumni maps, specialization analyses, and more. We’ve created this toolkit for Program Directors and Program Administrators to help answer frequently asked questions and provide guidance on maximizing

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Maternal mortality; brain implant research; $30M in phony claims for COVID-19 tests – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Residency Navigator Frequently Asked Questions

Doximity

Helpful Links [ Program Director Checklist ]: Best practices for highlighting your program and ensuring a seamless voting process [ Collateral & Email Templates ]: Outreach assets you can share with your residents and alumni [ Review Guidelines ]: Guidelines for the free-response reviews submitted by Satisfaction Survey respondents that appear on your residency program’s page [ How Medical Students Use Residency Navigator ]: Learn how medical students can use Residency Navigator [ Residency Navi

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Top 3 RDA Registered Dental Assistant Exam Study Guides

MedCerts

What is the RDA Dental Assistant Certification Exam? The RDA Registered Dental Assistant Certification Exam is a key milestone for aspiring dental assistants. Administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) , it's designed to assess the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for success in your career, such as patient care, dental procedures, infection control and dental law and ethics.

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Practice Management Institute Partners with New Mexico Medical Society and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association

Practice Management Institute

Practice Management Institute®, the New Mexico Medical Society , and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association Announce Sweeping State-wide Training Initiative for Affiliated Medical Practice Staff Practice Management Institute is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association (GAMA) in a joint effort to provide affordable medical practice specific training and certification opportunities to its state-wide me

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Title V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives

Relias

Title V of the Social Security Act provides funding to improve the health and well-being of U.S. mothers, children, and families. Established in 1935, Title V is the oldest federal-state partnership program, providing block grants to states and territories to support maternal and child health (MCH) services such as perinatal care, immunizations, and newborn screening.

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March 30 Is World Bipolar Day

Minority Nurse

The stigma around mental illness is slowly ebbing, but it is by no means gone. Days like World Bipolar Day , held annually on March 30, offer excellent opportunities to spread awareness about this condition including symptoms, treatment, medications, and resources. World Bipolar Day opens the door for people to share their stories and for others to learn how they can get help for themselves or for a loved one.

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Why Dental Assistants are Crucial in the World of Cosmetic Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

In the realm of cosmetic dentistry, the unsung heroes are often the dental assistants. Their role, though less visible, is crucial in crafting those picture-perfect smiles that radiate confidence and self-assuredness. They are the steady hands behind the dentist, their skills and expertise playing a significant role in the success of various dental procedures., So, this exploration delves into the power of a smile and how dental assistants significantly contribute to the art and science of cosme

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The economy keeps growing thanks to increased productivity

Medical Economics

So how can inflation be decreasing amid economic growth and low unemployment, which should be pushing it the other way? The answer is rising economic productivity.

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Behind the Scenes: The Essential Role of Dental Assistants in Patient Care

Northwest Suburban College

In the intricate world of modern dentistry, the spotlight often lands on the dentists themselves. However, the success of a dental practice is a product of a well-coordinated team, among which dental assistants play a pivotal role. They are the unsung heroes of the dental world, operating behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of operations.

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Denials, coding, prior auths, and your revenue cycle

Physicians Practice

Navigating payer denials requires the most expertise to handle within revenue cycle management

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How to achieve a healthy screen-life balance

Medical Economics

Screen-life imbalance refers to the loss of equilibrium between time spent on electronic devices and other aspects of life, including personal well-being, social interactions, and physical activities.

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Performance Health Partners Celebrates Best in KLAS Designation

Performance Health

Performance Health Partners (PHP), the nation's leading patient and employee safety software provider, celebrated receiving Best in KLAS designation for the second year in a row on March 13, 2024 at Gallier Hall in New Orleans.

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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: General Super User Development Sessions - A chance to learn new skills (all Connect Care prescribers welcome) Optimization Training - March/April Sessions Available (updated) Chart Correction - Completion of Administrative Revisions on Behalf of Healthcare Providers Between the Charts: CMIO Newsletter

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Continuing Education: The Next Steps After Your Radiography Program – Part 1

Northwest Career College

Have you recently completed or are you about to complete your associate’s degree in radiography? If so, this article is for you. We know it can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking to enter the “real world” of the radiology field after spending such a long time in school. There is so much build-up and anticipation as you prepare to graduate and take your licensing exam that it can often be a bit of a letdown once you get past that final hurdle.

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Making the right decisions around health care AI: Insights for driving results

Medical Economics

Key to evaluating AI investments for value: balancing the promise of AI with the need for practical return on investment.

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