Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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CDC MMWR Back After 2 Week Halt But Without H5N1 Bird Flu Studies

Forbes Healthcare

For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's MMWR was halted for two week. On February 6, there were two new MMWR studies but nothing on the H5N1 bird flu.

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Protecting patient data: Cybersecurity best practices for primary care physicians

Medical Economics

Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.

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The Prototype: Math Suggests The Eagles Will Go On Fourth Down During The Super Bowl

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: A constellation of data-gathering balloons, an asteroid may strike the Earth next decade and how to perfectly boil an egg.

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GoodRx names new CFO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Christopher McGinnis is taking the reins as finance chief weeks after the prescription price transparency company also appointed a new CEO.

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Ebola Outbreak In Uganda: A Real Test Of Pandemic Readiness

Forbes Healthcare

Officials are responding rapidly and the WHO has launched a new vaccine trial

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How AI is changing cancer treatment

Medical Economics

Unlocking new possibilities for precision medicine

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2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and life sciences, Firstsource. AI is a natural fit in multiple functions across the health plan value chain. In 2025, more plans will deploy generative AI in claims operations, […] The article 2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Applying The Surgeon General’s Parting Prescription To Colleges

Forbes Healthcare

Dr. Vivek Murthy's parting prescription could be a guide of colleges and universities to bolster campus culture while responding to the current challenges in the field.

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Walgreens offloads more Cencora shares

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The sale netted about $300 million for Walgreens and shrinks the company’s stake in Cencora to approximately 6%, down from 10%.

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I Confess My Sins: I Was Too Slow and Timid to Call Out Propaganda For What It Is.

Science Based Medicine

As Lysenkoism 2.0 looms, those of us who have warning about this for years are not to blame for the problems we write about, and we have nothing to apologize for. The post I Confess My Sins: I Was Too Slow and Timid to Call Out Propaganda For What It Is. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Super Bowl Ad Raises Questions About Compounded Versus Branded Obesity Meds

Forbes Healthcare

An ad airing Super Bowl Sunday features Americas deadliest epidemic, obesity, and what can be done about it with the use of affordable compounded weight loss drugs.

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Alphabet’s Verily to sell stop-loss insurance unit to Elevance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The deal could signal that Elevance wants to build out its commercial products to hedge against volatility in Medicaid and privatized Medicare plans.

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The ransomware threat: How it's changing and what you can do about it

Medical Economics

Everything you need to know about the rapidly changing cyberthreat - and what you can do to protect your practice from cybercriminals

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Legal Blogging: A Guide to Building Your Law Firm's Authority Online

Beacon

Learn proven strategies to create engaging legal content, boost your firm's online visibility, and establish thought leadership through effective blogging. Expert tips for busy attorneys.

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Primary care is harder to access since the COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Economics

A recent Dartmouth study finds primary care practices struggling with accessibility despite advances in practice capabilities since 2017-2018.

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15 Email Marketing Tips & Tricks For Lawyers

Beacon

Discover proven email marketing strategies tailored for law firms. Learn how to engage clients, boost open rates, and grow your practice while maintaining professional ethics.

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Hospital performance showed continued stability in 2024

Medical Economics

Expenses continued to rise throughout the year, but they did not outpace inflation

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Lead Generation for Attorneys: Convert Prospects into Clients Today

Beacon

Growing your law firm's client base requires a strategic approach to lead generation. Whether you're running a mid-sized practice or a large law firm, attracting qualified prospects who need your legal services is essential for sustainable growth and consistent cash flow.

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6 tips for starting an RPM program

Physicians Practice

How to get started with remote patient monitoring.

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21 Ways Personal Injury Lawyers Can Win More Clients

Beacon

In today's fiercely competitive $531 billion personal injury law industry, standing out from the crowd isn't just an option - it's essential for success. Whether you're looking to attract more clients, build credibility, or generate high-quality leads, effective marketing strategies can make all the difference in growing your practice.

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Ambient clinical intelligence: Better than a scribe and less expensive

Physicians Practice

It's like having a scribe in the room with the patient who knows what goes in the medical record.

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The Ultimate Guide To Social Media For Your Law Firm

Beacon

Social media has become an essential tool for law firms seeking to build lasting relationships with clients and prospects. According to the American Bar Association's 2023 tech report , 81% of law firms maintain an active social media presence, and 29% report successful client retention through these platforms.

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Unhealthy food in NFL commercials; pharma group condemns GLP-1 Super Bowl ad; NFL wives, AHA promote water safety ahead of the big game – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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10 Amazing Video Marketing Tips For Lawyers

Beacon

In today's digital landscape, video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for law firms, yet surprisingly, only 24% of firms currently leverage this medium, according to the American Bar Association. Video content isn't just another marketing trend - it's becoming the preferred way potential clients consume information and evaluate legal services.

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Calling All Nurses: Celebrate Galentine’s Day and the Power of Friendship with Your Work Family!

Minority Nurse

Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated everywhere, but not everyone wants to go on a date with themselves or buy into the heart-shaped cards. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in. Galentine’s Day is always on February 13 , the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s a way to escape the romance and acknowledge the friends in your life, even if you have (or don’t have) a romantic partner.

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Does Calendly Work with Apple Calendar and What’s the Alternative?

Trafft

For the past few years, Calendly has been a go-to scheduling tool for professionals looking to streamline their appointments. However, in recent months, this popular platform has made a significant change – Calendly iCloud calendar integration is no longer available. This has inevitably left many Apple users wondering: What now? Removing this feature remains a great obstacle, so more and more users are looking for alternatives to Calendly.

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16 Law Firm PPC Tips: Boost Your Legal Marketing ROI

Beacon

Pay-per-click advertising has become a critical component of law firm marketing. It offers a direct path to connect with potential clients actively seeking legal services.

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How Does Commission-Based Pay Work in a Salon?

Trafft

A commission-based pay can be a strategic way to motivate your staff and optimize operational efficiency. This model ties a stylists earnings directly to the services they perform and the products they sell. Commission-based pay may encourage stylists to enhance their services, but also align their goals with the financial health of the salon. But how does a commission-based pay actually work, and are there pros and cons for you and your salon?

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On Other Channels.

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Below is a digest of new blog posts across all the Connect Care clinician blog channels in the last week. For more info on the blogs, click here. Note: A camera icon in a post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view.

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Leading physician groups: Restoring online CDC, NIH data ‘a public health imperative’

Medical Economics

Several leading physician groups issued a statement condemning the removal of data from federal government websites and databases in compliance with recent executive orders.

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Nearly two-thirds of Medicaid beneficiaries already work: KFF

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Most adults on Medicaid are already employed, suggesting few beneficiaries wouldn’t meet a work requirement policy being considered by Republicans in Congress.

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