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Private equity firms got rich while shirking obligations to hospitals, Senate report finds

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The year-long inquiry into hospitals managed by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners comes amid growing calls for increased oversight of private equity in healthcare.

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Negotiating physician salaries: Addressing compensation misconceptions

Medical Economics

Whats fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens not greed.

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Blue Shield of California restructures, launches health services business and names first female CEO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The bevy of changes for the massive California nonprofit is meant to improve operations, but should also give Blue Shield a financial leg-up as it competes with well-funded for-profit peers.

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Consuming Calcium-Rich Foods Reduces Risk Of Bowel Cancer

Forbes Healthcare

Consuming foods rich in calcium such as milk and yoghurt significantly reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer, according to a new study.

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America’s frustration with the health care industry

Medical Economics

The health care industry must start addressing high costs, low accessibility, lack of personalization, and complexity that are keeping Americans from getting the care they need.

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Lifespan Versus Health Span – How Can We All Stay Healthier Longer?

Forbes Healthcare

Health span is not just the years we add to our lives but the life we add to our years. Take this opportunity to ensure that wellness is not a privilege but a right.

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Healthcare venture capital investment amplified by AI in 2024: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly 30% of the funding poured into healthcare startups last year went to companies leveraging artificial intelligence, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

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Healthy Aging at Home – Learning from AARP at #CES2025

Health Populi

You would expect an auto manufacturer, a Big Tech, or a big-screen TV company would commandeer the largest exhibit booths at CES 2025, the largest annual conference of consumer-facing technology stakeholders. We can add another exhibitor to the largest CES “real estate” presences at #CES2025: that would be AARP hosting the AgeTech Collaborative.

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The Important Role Of Dental Assistants In Infection Control

ACI Medical & Dental School

Patient safety is a top priority for the whole dental team, especially when it comes to infection control. Dental Assistants play an important part in this effort. According to the DANB , over 80% of Dental Assistants are responsible for infection control in their workplace. Learn more about how they help stop the spread of infections. The Importance of Infection Control In A Dental Practice Infection control is crucial in a dental practice because it helps protect both patients and staff from t

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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

The healthcare industry is on the rise in the United States. Due to an aging population, lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in the industry, skilled workers are in high demand. There are also changes in the skills demanded from those workers. Mobile phlebotomy is a contemporary approach to phlebotomy. This medical assistant career path offers improved opportunity and flexibility to workers while making healthcare more accessible to patients who may otherwise find it difficul

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DANB Reveals Five Ways Certification Helps New Dental Assistants

ACI Medical & Dental School

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) recently featured an article on the 5 Ways Certification Jump-Starts Newer Dental Assistants Careers. At ACI Medical & Dental School, conveniently located in Eatontown, NJ, you can train to become a Dental Assistant with Radiology in under four months with certification by the DANB. According to findings from their 2024 Dental Assistants Salary and Satisfaction Survey , here are five ways certification can help a new Dental Assistants career. 1.

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Beyond Dictation: Emerging Trends in Physician Documentation

Mobius MD

Have you ever wondered what clinical documentation will look like in 20 years? Perhaps physicians wont have to typeor even speaka single word to complete their notes. Then again, if youre like most doctors, youre probably too busy catching up on EHR notes to think about emerging trends in physician documentation. Until recently, technology has improved documentation incrementally.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

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 careers in just four months with the hands-on training, skills, and credentials youll need for your new job. In this blog post, we will be discussing the Pediatric Medical Assistant position.

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Amwell sells virtual psychiatric care business to Avel eCare for $21M

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The divestiture “fortifies our confidence” to reach positive cash flow in 2026, said Amwell CEO Ido Schoenberg.

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7 Fast Growing Entry Level Healthcare Jobs for 2025

ACI Medical & Dental School

At ACI Medical & Dental School in Eatontown, NJ, we prepare students for in-demand jobs in the medical field. With demand for certified candidates outpacing supply, this year is a perfect time to get started in an exciting new career in healthcare. Here is a closer look at 7 fast-growing entry level healthcare jobs in 2025 to consider for your next career move. 7 Entry Level Healthcare Jobs To Consider in 2025 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) What Do They Do?

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Practice Managers respond to plans to fund A&G services

Practice Index

Earlier this week, the Government laid out its new elective reform plan, which aims to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in England. One of the measures that has sparked significant debate amongst Practice Managers is the plan to give doctors 20 each time they consult a specialist either by phone or email under the so-called advice and guidance (A&G) scheme, to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits and treatment.

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Reasons Why Dental Assisting Is a Smart Career Choice

MedQuest College

If youre searching for a career that offers room for personal and professional growth, dental assisting might just be the perfect fit for you. There are many reasons why pursuing this career path makes sense, and in this blog, well dive into reasons why dental assisting is a smart career choice. Entry Into the Workforce Unlike other healthcare roles that require years of schooling, dental assisting provides a quicker path to the workforce.

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Centene appoints first head of ICHRA products

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Longtime WTW executive Alan Silver was named the inaugural president of Ambetter Health Solutions. Silver’s mandate is to accelerate growth in Centene’s ICHRA plans.

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RCM In Transition: Key Trends to Watch in 2025

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ryan Chapin, executive director of strategic solutions, and Vijaya Krishna Veeravalli, senior vice president of cloud engineering, AGS Health. As we head into 2025, several key trends are expected to significantly shape the future […] The article RCM In Transition: Key Trends to Watch in 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Pay for performance and shared savings are good, but they’re not the solution

KevinMD.com

Think about every health care reform effort we’ve been working on for the last decade or two, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and the value-based purchasing models from CMS. The vast majority of them use one or both of the following strategies in an attempt to financially reward providers for delivering higher value (it’s like Read more Pay for performance and shared savings are good, but they’re not the solution originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Private equity investors put ‘profits over patients,’ according to new Senate report

Medical Economics

Two companies highlighted in bipartisan review of detrimental effects of PE ownership on hospitals and their patients.

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Overcoming the burnout blahs

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, walks through how to overcome the burnout blahs in your practice.

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Physician recruitment agreements: What are the biggest risks of agreeing to one?

Medical Economics

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

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Telemedicine Not Reliable for Assessing Criteria for Acute Sore Throat

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Researchers compared the interrater reliability of Centor score assessments via telemedicine vs in-person examinations among patients seeking care for a sore throat. The post Telemedicine Not Reliable for Assessing Criteria for Acute Sore Throat appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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How long do patients wait once referred to a neurologist?

Medical Economics

A recent study found that many patients are left waiting to see a neurologist for more than a month after they are referred.

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Social Risk Screening Has Increased at Physician Practices

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Researchers examined trends in screening for 5 common social risks (food, housing, utilities, interpersonal violence, and transportation) among United States physician practices. The post Social Risk Screening Has Increased at Physician Practices appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.

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Nearly 24 million consumers secure affordable health insurance through ACA marketplace

Medical Economics

With time still left to enroll, the 2025 marketplace open enrollment period has seen 11.6 million more enrollees compared to 2021.

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3 recent HIPAA enforcement actions.

Physicians Practice

Cybersecurity is patient safety and the continued downstream implications for the use of PHI for other unlawful purposes including insurance fraud and predatory practices targeted at minors are significant.

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New Congress plays ‘dangerous game’ as Medicare cuts to physicians could hurt patient access to care

Medical Economics

MGMA: Late 2024 legislation had some help for health care, but House, Senate need to act now.

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Primary care news round-up (2nd January to 8th January 2025)

Practice Index

Cash offer to practices to reduce referrals Practices are to receive 20 per call to encourage doctors to use advice and guidance (A&G) services, which screen referrals to outpatient departments. The services are intended to reduce waiting lists but have been unpopular with many GPs, who see them as blocking access to specialist care. As part of the drive to reduce waiting lists, announced this week, NHS England wants to double the number of calls to the service to four million a year.

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FDA proposes setting a bar for weight-loss therapies; exposure to aircraft noise and heart function; Athira Pharma Inc. pays $4 million to settle false claims allegation – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

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