Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I recently received the following question: [I am located] in Ohio. [I was] wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with medical assistants being permitted to compound medications (mixing 2–3 different medications together under the direction of a provider).
Scrubs
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to a record-breaking settlement of over $880 million in response to numerous claims of sexual abuse by clergy members, bringing its cumulative payouts to more than $1.5 billion. This marks one of the largest financial settlements related to clerical abuse in the U.S. and highlights the extent of the crisis that has plagued the Catholic Church for decades.
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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It's the largest antitrust settlement to date in the healthcare industry, according to law firm Whatley Kallas, which represented the plaintiffs.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Dr. Satel is a bit of a regular here on Sensible Medicine. Today she returns to a topic that she wrote about in January 2023 , changing our organ donation laws to increase organ availability. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. What if we could solve the organ donor shortage with a simple tax credit?
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Whooping cough is on the rise. There is some controversy over what might be the best vaccine strategy. For now, Tdap appears to be the best choice.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Funding in the first eight months of the year has already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to Silicon Valley Bank. But high valuations recorded in 2021 are still affecting the market.
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Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A short course of chemotherapy given before conventional treatment significantly cuts the risk of dying from cervical cancer, according to new study results.
We Care Online
OCTOBER 16, 2024
If you’re considering a career in healthcare, you have a variety of work environments to choose from, each offering its own unique experiences and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to make a change, it’s important to understand the differences between working in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Clea Shearer, star of the Netflix show “Get Organized with The Home Edit,” discussed her breast cancer journey after discovering a lump in her breast while in the shower
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
JAMA Internal Medicine just published an article titled: Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk, A Randomized Clinical Trial. In an accompanying editorial comment, Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek and Mitchell H. Katz write: “This was a methodologically rigorous study; there were multiple experienced acupuncturists, the comparison group used a well thought-out sham control, and patients were followed up for 1 […] The post Latest Acupuncture Pseudoscience fir
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Plus: A startup aiming to cut sepsis deaths and a Truepill cofounder’s move into fighting HIV.
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Study shows patients are more receptive to AI recommendations when they better understand the biases in human decision-making.
Arkenea
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: An accessible and inclusive healthcare website allows users from every background to access the same kind of information. WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 are the key accessibility standards that every healthcare website developer must implement. The incorporation of closed captions, screen readers, AAD devices, use of Alt tags, and a navigation keyboard can improve healthcare website accessibility.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Higher state-directed Medicaid payments in four states could boost HCA and UHS’ profitability in the near term, according to analysts.
Arkenea
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Key Takeaway Prioritize the needs and preferences of your target audience when designing your healthcare website. Focus on creating a seamless and intuitive user experience through clear navigation, relevant content, and user-friendly features. Optimize your website for mobile devices to ensure that it functions and displays properly across different screen sizes.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Mark Hirschhorn will join the telehealth vendor from TapestryHealth after Robert Shepardson announced his resignation.
Amber Pharmacy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It’s important to know about big changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2025 that can help you manage your prescription costs more easily. We’ve learned that competing pharmacies or pharmacy-owned health plans may reach out and make it seem like your pharmacy options are limited. Important: We partner with many Medicare plans and advise checking with our team before switching pharmacies Medicare Part D Changes in 2025 Starting in 2025, Medicare Part D will have new rules that cap how much you spen
Usherk Khan
OCTOBER 16, 2024
For students eager to get experience in the field, shadowing a doctor is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insight. When applying to medical programs, having this experience on your resume is definitely a bonus.
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Study finds that older adults don't think all that highly of AI, but also aren't always sure who they should trust.
Physicians Practice
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AI is poised to revolutionize the patient’s and the clinician’s journey, from initial symptom assessment to long-term care management.
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Inaccurate measurements could lead to potential overdiagnosis of hypertension, according to research.
Valant
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Mental Health Access & Client-Therapist Fit with Ram Krishnan – Episode 335
Connect Care Bytes Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Confirm PROVIDER REGISTRY Information The Connect Care clinical information system (CIS) draws from a “provider registry” to store information about clinicians in the CIS. The registry is also a source of information that can affect how CIS user roles and permissions are set up, how providers can find and communicate with one another, and how things like preference lists and referra
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 16, 2024
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