COVID-19 Is Widespread In ‘Common Backyard Wildlife’ In US
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
A variety of backyard wildlife, such as rabbits, mice and bats, had SARS-CoV-2 infections, potentially making evolution of this virus more unpredictable.
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Yes, we should definitely study that!
Sensible Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
Let’s think today about one of evidence-based medicine’s biggest blind spots: the study of policies. Drugs, devices and treatment strategies often face the challenge of randomized trials. Yet policies mostly escape this challenge. It seems all a policy needs is a strong champion and plausibility. Yet the failure of the hospital readmission penalty policy and sepsis protocols expose the risks of implementing a policy because it sounds good.
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How Medicare Pays Physicians Is Stupid. Congress Must Change It.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
To safeguard the health of our nation and manage Medicare costs effectively, Congress must take decisive action.
Optum to lay off more than 500 workers in California
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 29, 2024
The cuts will affect urgent care locations, primary and specialty care clinics, and infusion centers, as well as office and remote workers.
As imperfect as they are, public health interventions save lives
Science Based Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
On Friday, JAMA Health Forum published a study that is just more evidence that public health interventions against COVID-19 saved lives. The post As imperfect as they are, public health interventions save lives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
A Vision of Diversity, Equity, and Nursing Education
Minority Nurse
JULY 29, 2024
In this time of increasing focus on efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion , creating a more diverse nursing and healthcare workforce is a goal that many would agree is worth pursuing. A more diverse workforce positively manifests for all parties involved, whether doctors, nurse practitioners , nurses, or other healthcare professionals. However, barriers to inclusion and diversity within the doctorally prepared nursing workforce are a challenge that some are beginning to address.
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‘The care was very unique and different’ – OB/GYN specialist takes the helm of AOA
Medical Economics
JULY 29, 2024
Getting to know Teresa A. Hubka, DO, new president of the American Osteopathic Association.
The Senate can protect the elderly by supporting nursing home staffing regulations – not overturning them
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 29, 2024
Lawmakers must uphold minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes to ensure quality care for the elderly, argues one legal expert.
U.K. Government Offers 22% Pay Rise To Striking Public Doctors
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
If doctors accept the offer, it would bring an end to more than a year of strikes. But other staffing groups may be on the brink of launching their own industrial action.
Older Americans Mostly Receptive to Apps for Health, but Chronically Ill People Could Use a Nudge (and a Payer)
Health Populi
JULY 29, 2024
AARP found that 7 in 10 people ages 50+ are “app-receptive” for health and wellness apps in Unlocking Health and Wellness Apps: Experiences of Adults Age 50-Plus , a summary of research conducted with U.S. consumers 50 and over from AARP. The methodology for this study included only older consumers who were comfortable in downloading apps to smartphones or tablets, and were willing to do so — whom AARP considered the target audience for this research.
The 9 worst states for health care 2024
Medical Economics
JULY 29, 2024
Which states are the lowest on the list of where best to receive affordable, quality health care.
Practice tip of the week: Cybersecurity protection
Physicians Practice
JULY 29, 2024
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
How physicians can find true happiness beyond wealth
KevinMD.com
JULY 29, 2024
Most physicians step into their careers already burdened with over $200,000 in student debt, no assets to speak of, and a nagging feeling that they’re way behind. If you’re the primary breadwinner in your family, this pressure can be even more intense. Interestingly, most doctors didn’t pursue medicine for the paycheck. But once that MD Read more… How physicians can find true happiness beyond wealth originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
A special anniversary; costs of Cuban medicine; herbs for immune system strength – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
JULY 29, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Prescribing data and efficiency: Harnessing technology to alleviate the physician shortage in the U.S.
KevinMD.com
JULY 29, 2024
Amidst the pressing challenges confronting the health care landscape in the United States, the physician shortage stands out as a critical issue demanding innovative solutions. The Association of American Medical College’s latest report projects that the nation’s physician shortage could reach up to 86,000 by 2036. Burnout, which was further exacerbated by the pandemic, a Read more… Prescribing data and efficiency: Harnessing technology to alleviate the physician shortage in the U.S.
Managing Healthcare Costs Through Risk Management Incident Reporting
Performance Health
JULY 29, 2024
With healthcare costs projected to surge by 7% to 9% in 2024, risk management incident reporting has become an essential strategy for addressing these financial challenges. By systematically identifying, documenting, and mitigating potential risks, healthcare organizations can effectively reduce expenses while enhancing patient care.
SearchGPT: Blessing Or Burden For Healthcare?
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
The potential applications for healthcare, along with risks, are numerous.
CHS trims losses in second quarter
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 29, 2024
The health system posted a $13 million net loss, even as surgical and outpatient volumes climbed.
How Healthcare Software Optimizes Shot Schedules and Increases Vaccination Availability
DrChrono
JULY 29, 2024
As a healthcare provider, you know that efficiently managing your practice’s shot schedule can greatly impact individual health and public safety. However, tracking and administering immunization is a time-intensive task. That’s where healthcare software comes into play. In this article, we delve deep into the significance of vaccine scheduling and the challenges providers face.
Troubleshooting Tips for Network Connectivity Issues for IT Technicians – Part 2
Northwest Career College
JULY 29, 2024
Dive Into Configuration Settings If all physical equipment looks like it is in good shape and it has all been rebooted to no avail, it’s time to review your internet settings. Check the Router’s Settings Sometimes settings get changed by accident (or by those pesky internet gremlins). Make sure everything is as it should be. Update Firmware Just like your phone needs updates, so does your router.
Between the Charts: CMIO Newsletter for Prescribers - Issue 9 Now Available
Connect Care Bytes Blog
JULY 29, 2024
Our monthly newsletter for prescribers, called "Between the Charts", summarizes key news items, Epic system updates, efficiency tips and extras that will help prescribers optimize their Connect Care user experience, all in two pages. The next issue is now out, available at the below link! This issue includes information on: Connect Care Launch 9 Ambulatory lab standing orders and order maintenance Optimization Training classes in August Referral improvements Duplicate insulin order BPA Consult O
Is your physician compensation respectful? 8 guiding principles
Medical Economics
JULY 29, 2024
Physicians are too valuable to make compensation a source of dissatisfaction.
Consult Order Optimization Project - Pediatric Surgical Consult Orders
Connect Care Bytes Blog
JULY 29, 2024
As previously posted , the Consult Order Optimization Project seeks to ensure that inpatient consult orders only exist in facilities where that service is provided using the consult order process. The second phase of the project goes live Tuesday, July 30, 2024 , and focuses on Pediatric Surgical consult orders. Where a consult order does not exist within a facility: For non-urgent consults or those for telephone advice only, consider calling/paging directly using the Regional On-Call Applicatio
Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 95: Are you in?
Connect Care Bytes Blog
JULY 29, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Are you in Connect Care Launch 9? An obvious first checklist task is to determine whether Launch 9 tasks even apply! For most physicians , that determination is made by Medical Affairs. Lists of clinic physicians, visiting specialists and on-call contributors are used to generate invitations to Launch 9 physicians.
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