Flu May Have Killed Tens Of Thousands In The U.S. So Far
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The U.S. is experiencing one of the most intense flu seasons for years, with millions of people thought to have been infected since October.
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A new, costly cancer drug vs placebo; Cabozantinib in neuroendocrine tumors; How NIH funded trials can fail patients and payers
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
John is sick, so I have big shoes to fill. Today’s study of the week is a cancer trial. I know many of you aren’t cancer doctors, and you are thinking about skipping this essay. Let me assure you: you will learn something. The trial has issues with control arm, skewed randomization (2:1), drop out and endpoints. It is a rollercoaster ride of critical appraisal.
A New Study Says ChatGPT Is A Better Therapist Than Humans — Scientists Explain Why
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
If your relationship is on the rocks, your best bet to patch things up might not be to seek counseling from a therapist but from ChatGPT.
FDA clears first direct-to-consumer celiac disease genetic test
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Targeted Genomics new at-home GlutenID test provides consumers direct access to their inherited risk profile.
Meta Is Developing Humanoid Robots; This Has Huge Potential For Healthcare
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The future of healthcare will undoubtedly entail some use of advanced humanoid robots.
Medicare reimbursement rates explained: Why they keep declining, and what the future holds
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Physicians have complained that Medicare reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation, and now in 2025, are dealing with a 2.83%reimbursement cut. There's little chance of relief in sight. How did we get here?
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5 Ways to Control Bleeding in Extreme Emergencies
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Knowing how to control bleeding quickly and effectivelyand having the right equipment on handsaves lives in the case of a traumatic accident. There are several effective ways to control bleeding in an emergency. How you […] The article 5 Ways to Control Bleeding in Extreme Emergencies appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Telehealth For Menopause: Shifting Care Norms And Expanding Access
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Joanna Strober, Midi Health CEO, revolutionizes women's healthcare through telehealth, menopause care, AI integration, and accessible specialist treatment.
Ep. 52: Private equity and hospital consolidation with Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH, a health care economist and assistant professor at Brown University's School of Public Health, discusses her recent research article on private equity and hospital consolidation in primary care.
Elevance Health Bolsters Employer Insurance Business
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Elevance Health says its acquisition of Verilys Granular Insurance is designed to bolster its offerings to self-funded employer clients.
Who Were the Black Angels?
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Tuberculosis has been a scourge to humankind for millennia. While it was misunderstood in ancient times, we have known for decades that it is caused by an organism called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs but can also lodge in bone, kidneys, the spine, the larynx, and many other sites throughout the body. Much science has contributed to the relative control of TB around the world, although it is still prevalent in many locations, including the U.S.
An unclear partnership: What is the patient perspective on APP and physician collaboration?
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
What is the patient perspective on APPs and physicians and how should it influence future changes?
Physicians Practice digital edition: Staffing & Salary Survey results
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!
Aledade adds 500 new primary care practices, formalizes policy institute
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Public benefit corporation announces developments for 2025.
Ep. 52: Private equity and hospital consolidation with Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH, a health care economist and assistant professor at Brown University's School of Public Health, discusses her recent research article on private equity and hospital consolidation in primary care.
Are third-party telehealth prescriptions of GLP-1s safe?
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In a new Omada Health survey, PCPs warn of safety risks, overprescribing and care gaps regarding GLP-1s for weight loss.
Practice tip of the week: Automated coding and capturing reimbursement
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance
KevinMD.com
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A nurse practitioner (NP) in urgent care saw a patient with a severe headache following a fall. Initial testing and symptoms suggested a concussion, leading to discharge. However, when the patient’s worsening condition later revealed an elevated white blood cell count, they were rushed for further evaluationbut it was too late. The patient succumbed to Read more Are you protecting your career?
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Healthcare Compliance Software
Performance Health
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Healthcare organizations across the nation face an overwhelming number of regulations and guidelines designed to ensure patient safety , protect sensitive data, and maintain industry legal standards. Healthcare compliance software plays a critical role in streamlining these efforts, reducing administrative burdens, and minimizing the risk of expensive penalties or reputational damage.
This SGLT reduces heart attacks and strokes; antibody protects against H5N1 avian flu in macaques; new platform aids Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s research – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The top news stories in medicine today.
Discover the Beauty and Purity of Peptides: Why Loti Labs is Your Go-To Source
We Care Online
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Introduction What are Peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. They play a crucial role in various biological functions, including hormone regulation, immune response, and cellular repair. These tiny molecules have recently gained popularity in skincare, thanks to their ability to penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production.
Shifting physicians’ focus from “engagement” to “activation”
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Practical strategies to connect with patients
Which Massage Therapy Modality is Right for Your Client?
Northwest Career College
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Massage therapy is a popular way to unwind, reduce stress, and relieve pain. However, most massage therapists need to be aware of the various modalities. Modalities have specific purposes, and the techniques applied set them apart. The appropriate modality of massage therapy for a client would be based on their needs and attainment objectives. What is a Massage Therapy Modality?
An unclear partnership: How payment models affect APP-physician collaboration
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
How payment models affect APP-physician collaboration
So it begins: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as HHS Secretary and immediately starts dismantling US federal science infrastructure
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The nightmare has come true. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS Secretary and didn't wait long to start dismantling federal science and health programs. The White House even formed a "MAHA commission" to draw up a battle plan. The post So it begins: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as HHS Secretary and immediately starts dismantling US federal science infrastructure first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Disruption For the Sake of Disruption Is Not Innovation
The Healthcare Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
By MIKE MAGEE The technological leaps of the 1900s microelectronics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, liquid-fueled rockets, Earth-observing satellites, lasers, LED lights, disease-resistant seeds and so forth derived from science. But these technologies also spent years being improved, tweaked, recombined and modified to make them achieve the scale and impact necessary for innovations.
COVID-19 Further Splits American Society as Trust Continues to Erode – a 5-Year Perspective from Pew
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The partisan divide in the U.S., exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, could set the stage for another public health emergency given eroding trust in institutions — especially in media, government, and public health officials. I base this sobering forecast on the latest study from the Pew Research Center which polled people in the U.S. about their pandemic-perspectives, detailed in the report 5 Years Later: America Looks Back at the Impact of COVID-19.
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