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As H5N1 Is Detected In San Francisco, A Panel Discusses Next Steps

Forbes Healthcare

San Francisco confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of H5N1. A panel of biotech leaders discussed what options could be taken next.

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DOJ sues Walgreens for allegedly filling millions of illegal prescriptions, including opioids

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Walgreens countersued the government the same day. Analysts said a settlement is likely.

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When Poor Care Pays: The Hidden Flaws In America's Healthcare System

Forbes Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare system turns patient suffering into more revenue: delays, hidden billing tricks, and skyrocketing costs reveal the shocking price of poor care.

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Hospitals no longer protected from immigration raids

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at hospitals. Some advocates say the new policy could deter immigrants from seeking medical care.

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Ethical Erosion And The Deafening Silence Of America’s Healthcare ‘Leaders’

Forbes Healthcare

American healthcare leadership is in crisis. Martin Luther King Jrs leadership provides some clues on a way forward.

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The invisible edge: an introduction to AI-enabled data migration

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

AI transforms medical data migration: faster, smarter and ready for the future of healthcare.

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Medical Terminology Quiz: Urinary System

Medical Terminology Blog

Medical TerminologyQuiz on the Urinary System Urinary System The urinary system comprisestwo kidneys , which remove waste from the blood; the bladder , a muscular sac used to store urine; and two ureters and urethra , tubes for urine drainage from the body to the outside. Take Other Medical Terminology Quizzes > Definitions from Exploring Medical Language 11th Edition , Elsevier.

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Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions

Forbes Healthcare

Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.

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Old Doctor Yells At Clouds

Science Based Medicine

I’m at that age, 67 going in 68, where it is reasonable to yell at the clouds. Which, come to think of it, may be a good title for another collection of my SBM essays. Aging does indeed suck, but it is, usually, better than the alternative. As we, and by we I mean my family and me, age we get the […] The post Old Doctor Yells At Clouds first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Key Insights For Healthcare CIOs From JPM25

Forbes Healthcare

JPM25 did not have any new surprises, and here are three main themes for Healthcare CIOs.

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You could soon be taking (or prescribing) a drug developed by AI

KevinMD.com

Across all industries, artificial intelligence is changing our approach to developing new products, including in the life sciences and drug development. While it may seem that an AI-derived treatment is far in the future, the science, biomathematics, and computational power needed to discover and test these compounds are advancing at a rapid pace. AI is Read more You could soon be taking (or prescribing) a drug developed by AI originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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CRISPR-Tuberculosis Blood Test gains FDA breakthrough designation

Medical Economics

Platform allows for highly precise detection of disease-specific cell-free DNA

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Disaster Recovery vs. Data Backup: Which Do You Need?

Open Dental

Protecting your data has never been more critical. Data loss of any kind can be devastating. The big debate when it comes to protecting this data is disaster recovery vs. backup. Read our latest blog post from our friends at Central Data Storage for an overview of data backup and recovery and and how to keep your data safe. The post Disaster Recovery vs.

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FDA clears TriVerity test to identify and assess acute sepsis and other infections

Medical Economics

The newly approved TriVerity combines a single-use test cartridge and the Myrna instrument to deliver results at the point of care, informing decisions related to antimicrobial therapy, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and guide patient disposition.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Understanding EMR Coding

Arkenea

In the dynamic world of healthcare, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have emerged as a cornerstone of modern medical practice. EMRs are digital versions of the traditional paper charts found in healthcare settings. They are designed to store information about a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, and other pertinent data. But what makes EMRs so powerful?

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ACP expresses support for proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model

Medical Economics

The potential CMS model would set a $2 copayment for common generic drugs in an effort to improve medication adherence.

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10 Risk Management Strategies in Healthcare

Arkenea

Key Takeaways In 2022 an average of 1.94 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more medical records were reported every day. A rigid risk management strategy in healthcare prevents data breaches and improves response time to counter these issues. Education and training of healthcare staff help to increase risk awareness within a medical organization. Effective training establishes a risk-based approach and empowers staff to proactively signal higher officials during adverse situations.

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Pharma company offers free epinephrine to schools

Medical Economics

ARS Pharmaceuticals is offering two cartons of neffy nasal spray to schools, including ongoing replacement doses

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What is a Patient Services Representative and Why is this Role Critical in Healthcare?

Practice Management Institute

In any healthcare setting, the first person you see and often the last person you interact with is the Patient Services Representative (PSR). These professionals may not wear scrubs or stethoscopes, but they are just as vital to the patient experience as the clinical team. A PSR ensures everything flows smoothly, from your first phone call to schedule an appointment to the moment you walk out the door.

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How functional fitness plans enhance preventive care of aging adults

Medical Economics

One in four Americans experience functional decline by age 65, making fall risk management crucial for primary care practices.

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10 steps to improve physician engagement

Physicians Practice

Physician engagement is key to clinical and financial performance.

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Patients are hesitant to get vaccinated, concerned about vaccine access

Medical Economics

A new survey shows 11% of patients do not plan to get vaccinated, 54% are concerned about vaccine accessbut 89% trust health care providers for vaccine information.

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The Nurse Keith Show and Springer Publishing Podcast Launches with a Must-Listen Episode: Navigating Psychiatric Mental Health

Minority Nurse

Nurses, there’s a new podcast in town, and it’s designed just for you! Keith Carlson, widely known as Nurse Keith, has teamed up with Springer Publishing , the parent company of Daily Nurse and Minority Nurse , to bring you The Nurse Keith Show a podcast dedicated to nursing and healthcare careers. The highly anticipated podcast launches today, and the first episode is already a can’t-miss event for nurses everywhere.

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Most Americans believe that AI will improve health care outcomes, reduce costs, in the next 10 years

Medical Economics

More than half of U.S. adults say AI will improve health outcomes and reduce costs, and three-quarters believe AI should play a role in health care education, survey says.

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Lincoln's lessons for physicians on leadership

Physicians Practice

Physician leaders who adopt these four principles can improve the workplace environment and patient care.

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HHS invests $590 in Moderna influenza vaccine development; Walgreens allegedly violated CSA, FCA; integrated care for depression yields extended health benefits – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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There’s a Health Gap for Women Around the World – and the World Economic Forum Has a Blueprint to Fix It

Health Populi

Even though women comprise one-half of the world’s population, their health outcomes and inputs do not match up to men’s: there’s a women’s health gap on Planet Earth. Meeting in Davos this week for #WEF2025, the World Economic Forum published a report on that gender-health chasm titled, Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All.

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Trump withdraws from World Health Organization, makes several other health-related moves

Medical Economics

Executive orders issued on first day of presidency impact various health initiatives

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Trump Executive Order Would Sever Ties With The World Health Organization

Forbes Healthcare

The U.S. has traditionally been the most generous benefactor of the WHO. A Trump executive order to cut ties with the WHO could pose a threat to global public health.

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The War On Abortion Is The New War On Drugs

Sensible Medicine

Sensible Medicine is spoiled with great submissions. A challenge we face is needing to pass on articles which are interesting, thoughtful, and well-argued but which fall outside our lane – articles that are not even “medicine adjacent” This article, the second we have published by Charles Silver, pushes the edge of the envelope. I think there is enough of the intersection of medicine and society for us to publish this, especially as public health and politics seems to be gettin

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ACA enrollment breaks records again in 2025

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

About 24.2 million people signed up for Affordable Care Act plans during the open enrollment period for 2025, with huge increases in major Republican-led states.

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