Fri.Feb 14, 2025

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The Texas Measles Outbreak Is A Warning. Wait Until More Anti-Vax Plans Kick In

Forbes Healthcare

Measles doubled this week in Texas. More anti-vaccine legislation is proposed for Covid, measles, and even future outbreaks.

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Two-thirds of patients distrust AI in health care

Medical Economics

New research highlights the need for stronger patient communication regarding AI implementation in clinical settings.

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Texas Measles Cases Double Since Tuesday, Health Officials Report

Forbes Healthcare

Texas health officials now report 48 cases of measles, with 13 hospitalizations, mostly among children. All are unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.

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Open Letter II: President Levin, There Are Now 160 Million Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have Censored We Want Them Infected Doctors

Science Based Medicine

$160 million is a lot of money, especially when you consider its not just money. It's lost dreams, careers, and discoveries. The post Open Letter II: President Levin, There Are Now 160 Million Reasons Why You Shouldnt Have Censored We Want Them Infected Doctors first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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How physician practices can avoid a power outage

Physicians Practice

Whether caused by harsh weather events, mandated rolling black or brown-outs or an unreliable grid power outages cause tremendous strain to a practice.

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February 14 Valentine’s Day Is Also National Erectile Dysfunction Day

Forbes Healthcare

It's no coincidence that National Erectile Dysfunction Day falls on February 14, Valentines Day. Here's why its important to reduce the stigma of ED among men.

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Medicare Drug Coverage Is Often Inadequate—Here’s Why

Forbes Healthcare

She learned that she would have to try, and "fail," on two other drugs before Medicare would cover the new one.

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CMS cuts funding to ACA Navigator program

Medical Economics

Some enrollments were costing the government more than $3,000 per enrollee

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Meet The Surgeons Taking On The Silent Epidemic Of Chronic Pain, With Advocates Like Billie Eilish And Kathy Bates Calling For Change

Forbes Healthcare

Chronic pain is a worldwide epidemic that disproportionately affects women. These surgeons have found innovative solutions - including the use of GLP1s like Ozempic.

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Expanding Access to Patient Financing for High-Cost Care Episodes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. ByMeredith Kirchner, COO and chief client success officer, Curae. Emergency rooms and specialty care facilities, like infusion and burn centers, serve millions of patients annually in urgent, often life-saving situations. For many patients, however, these […] The article Expanding Access to Patient Financing for High-Cost Care Episodes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Parallels In The L.A. Wildfires And Burn Pits In Iraq And Afghanistan

Forbes Healthcare

More than 10,000 homes and other structures were consumed by flames, along with thousands of cars and other vehicles.

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In Honor of the Three Greatest Words in the English Language

Sensible Medicine

Pitchers and catchers. George Vecsey probably said it best. Just say it out loud, the mantra that gets some of us through the winter. Pitchers and catchers, pitchers and catchers. Like NPR republishing Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish recipe or every dance school putting on The Nutcracker each December, I think Sensible Medicine needs a tradition. So here, in honor of the start of spring training, when pitchers and catchers report for duty, a Friday Reflection that I first posted on Feb 17, 202

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Preventive antimicrobials: A promising solution to antibiotic resistance

Medical Economics

Prevention beats treatment for everyone patients, payers and investors.

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Self-Care Checklist for Online Learners: Staying Motivated and Healthy

We Care Online

Online learning has grown significantly due to its flexibility and accessibility, offering learners the ability to study from anywhere at their own pace. However, the convenience of virtual education often comes with hidden challenges. Extended screen time leads to eye strain, headaches, and fatigue, while long hours of sitting can contribute to poor posture and a lack of physical activity.

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5 steps to implement AI in your practice

Medical Economics

With AI's health care boom, many physicians seek guidance on meaningful integration.

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NYU Langone Super Bowl Ad Claimed “We’re #1,” But Where’s Scorecard?

Forbes Healthcare

It read: "2024 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking. Ranked #1 out of 115 participating comprehensive academic medical centers.

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Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 14, 2025: Physician groups on Medicaid cuts, health care spending gaps, AI-powered diabetes care

Medical Economics

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here's your headlines for February 14, 2025.

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Pajama time severance: How to leave work at work

Physicians Practice

By implementing a few of these recommendations, you can effectively separate work from personal life, reduce stress, create a healthier work-life balance.

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Getting paid for your expertise: How to price your services as a consultant or independent physician

Medical Economics

Don't undersell yourself when providing your skills and expertise

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Best Medical Apps for Physicians in 2025

Mobius MD

Doctors rely on smartphones for almost everything, so its no surprise theyre also using them in the clinic. Mobile apps for physicians can enable communication with patients and other providers, enhance medical education, inform clinical decision-making, and streamline documentation. But with thousands of medical apps available for Apple and Android smartphones, where should you start?

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Health care spending has wide variation, with Type 2 diabetes as top condition, according to major study

Medical Economics

Research estimates health care spending by conditions, age, types of care, down to county level.

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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. Support Updated Respiratory Infection (Incl.

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An unclear partnership: The key research findings about physician-APP collaboration

Medical Economics

What the latest research says about physician and APP collaboration

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Did VC Bros Destroy Digital Health?

The Healthcare Blog

I’m on this new podcast from Alex Koshykov – COO @ BeKey.io & Sergei Polevikov , Founder @ wellai.health and author of the rather aggressive and very fun AI Health Uncut. The podcast is called Digital Health Inside Out. The other guest was James Wang , General Partner at Creative Ventures. We got deep into the topic of what is happening with VC in digital health, and did the VC Bros hurt or help?

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Tips for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day; a blood test that could improve heart attack prevention; just 17% of cardiologists are women – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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The Prototype: Trump Policies May Push Scientists Away From The U.S.

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: A new diamond material that could make data centers more efficient, NASA spies a speedy solar system, treating peanut allergies with peanut butter and more.

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Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, Old Wine In New Bottles?

Forbes Healthcare

President Trump established by way of executive order a Make America Healthy Again Commission. However, much of whats contained in the order isnt new.

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