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No appointments available: America’s escalating primary care shortage

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Chronic disinvestment and inadequate training have created a shortage of primary care workers. Leaders at the Milbank Memorial Fund, National Association of Community Health Centers and the American Academy of Family Physicians argue for solutions.

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The Inconvenient Truth About Medical Debt Relief

Forbes Healthcare

More than 40% of American adults have medical debt. It’s tempting to provide medical debt relief. Has medical debt relief actually helped individuals who received it?

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Florida issues Medicaid managed care awards booting out UnitedHealth, CVS and Molina

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Meanwhile, Centene, Elevance and Humana held onto statewide contracts. The reprocurement was especially positive for Centene, which had been expected to lose market share, analysts said.

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Elevance Health And Private Equity Firm To Invest In Primary Care

Forbes Healthcare

Elevance Health, the parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance plans in 14 states, has signed a deal with the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to “advance primary care delivery.

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And Now For Something Completely Different

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD The most interesting story I read in the past week doesn’t come from the more usual worlds of health and/or technology, but from sports. It’s not even really news, since it was announced last fall; it’s just that it wasn’t until last week that a U.S. publication ( The New York Times ) reported on it. In a nutshell, a Paris football (a.k.a. soccer) club is not charging its fans admission during the current season.

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ACO leaders share methods for building successful programs

Medical Economics

Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.

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3D Learning in Modern Education: 3 Benefits to Know

MedCerts

What Is 3D Learning? This modern learning method utilizes 3D science and technology to equip learners for the demands of tomorrow. 3D learning aims to render STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses more realistic, accessible and applicable. It encompasses three primary dimensions. Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) Traditional text-based learning sometimes fails to actively engage students in scientific concepts.

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Finally a Positive Trial for the Impella Ventricular Support Device

Sensible Medicine

Let me craft a story about one of the worst-case scenarios in cardiology. A common cause of cardiogenic shock occurs when a blocked coronary artery (myocardial infarction or MI) causes the heart to fail. That happens because the obstruction to flow involves a lot of downstream heart muscle. It’s a terrible scenario because if the doctor could only get that artery open fast enough the patient would likely survive.

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Study finds antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections

Medical Economics

Even the presence of bacterial infection did not show a measurable impact

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Medical Properties Trust selling spree continues, Utah deal closes

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The deal is expected to generate approximately $1.1 billion in in cash for the liquidity-strapped hospital landlord.

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The Importance of CPR Certification for Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide

Minority Nurse

Heart-stopping moments don’t just happen in the OR. As a nurse, you may be called upon in emergencies without access to an AED (automatic external defibrillator) or other equipment. Ensuring CPR certification means you are on hand with the knowledge to help save a life in or out of the hospital. Debunking 5 Big Myths About CPR Although most people know CPR and how it can save lives , wrong information often hinders effective aid.

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Drug shortage grows; warning against Chinese syringes; electronic socks and patient health – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Maximize Financial Aid for Medical Assistant Students

WSMDA

Financial aid can make the difference between affording a medical assistant program or not. With the right strategy, you can optimize grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Here are some advanced techniques to build the strongest medical assistant financial aid package possible as a medical assistant student.

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How can attendance tracking reinforce an incident report in nursing?

DropStat

An incident report in nursing is an essential part of a safety-minded culture in healthcare. Healthcare facilities with an effective incident reporting system help ensure that those affected get fair treatment and prevent future incidents. Attendance tracking is a feature of all healthcare facilities. Here are four ways to use your attendance system to help make a better incident report in nursing.

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How Antibiotic Shortages Increase Medication Errors in Healthcare

Performance Health

Recent reports underscore the widespread prevalence of antibiotic shortages, which precipitate significant disruptions in patient care. These shortages necessitate the use of alternative, less familiar medications by healthcare providers, consequently elevating the incidence of medication errors in healthcare settings. Continue reading to learn more about the impact of antibiotic shortages on patient safety and how to mitigate their effects.

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The impact of unaffordable health care: a slideshow

Medical Economics

Medical debt affects many aspects of life beyond just the bank account

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PHP & Alliant Purchasing Form Landmark Partnership to Enhance Healthcare Safety

Performance Health

Performance Health Partners, a leader in patient and employee safety software, and Alliant Purchasing, a national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the healthcare safety, risk, and compliance management sectors by leveraging their combined strengths and innovative solutions.

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Providing continuous and effective care in the face of rising cyber threats

Physicians Practice

Don't let the threat of cyberattacks derail your practice from harnessing the power of technology

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Mastering the private equity deal: a framework for medical practices

Medical Economics

Follow these steps to evaluate and conduct a PE transaction

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How Integrated Payments Helps Streamline Healthcare Revenue Collection

DrChrono

The future of healthcare is exciting. And integrated systems that streamline payment processing are at its core. These improvements enhance the patient experience. They also boost efficiency. In this article, we explore these benefits. We’ll cover how integrated payments improve patient experiences. Plus, we’ll examine how they ensure security and financial performance.

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The Role of Healthcare Administrators in Preventive Care

Northwest Career College

Preventive care is critical and offers numerous opportunities for those pursuing a career in healthcare administration. Aspiring administrators must not only negotiate the complexities of healthcare systems but also bear the duty of determining the future of healthcare delivery. In this post, we highlight the vital role of healthcare administrators in preventative care, providing insights into how they help promote healthier communities and optimize healthcare resources.

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Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 18: Identify Launch Supports

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Identify Launch Supports This is a good time to check that you and your colleagues know who the Super Users, Medical Informatics Leads or other peer-resources are for your clinical site, group, area or clinic. They can facilitate pre-launch personalization activities.

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What Does a Business Administrative Assistant Do on a Daily Basis?

Northwest Career College

Are you interested in pursuing a business career but not sure where to start? It can be tough to get high-level administrative positions without a formal education or experience. It can also be challenging to pick where you want to focus your efforts since there are so many options from which to choose. This article addresses one of the pathways you may choose to jumpstart your career.

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CMIO Prescriber Virtual Drop-In Centre Now Open

Connect Care Bytes Blog

The CMIO Connect Care Launch 8 Prescriber Virtual Drop-in Centre is now open! The Virtual Drop-in Centre provides Launch 8 prescribers with support virtually, and is good for troubleshooting issues related to: mobility, personal devices, dictation, personalization and workflows; login, role and access problems; and more complex issues. The Virtual Drop-in is open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, from April 15 to May 3 (closed Saturdays and Sundays).

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National health care information clearinghouse would streamline prior authorizations while cutting administrative costs

Medical Economics

Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.

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Practice tip of the week: Limiting staff turnover

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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If data is the new oil, there’s going to be war over it

The Healthcare Blog

By MATTHEW HOLT I am dipping into two rumbling controversies that probably only data nerds and chronic care management nerds care about, but as ever they reveal quite a bit about who has power and how the truth can get obfuscated in American health care. This piece is about the data nerds but hopefully will help non-nerds understand why this matters.

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Doctors suggest ways to improve Medicare for physician payments, patient care

Medical Economics

Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.

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VA plans to resume Oracle EHR rollout by end of FY 2025, secretary says

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The agency needs a single electronic health record that’s more interoperable with the Department of Defense, VA Secretary Denis McDonough told lawmakers.

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New ‘One-And-Done’ Vaccine Method Could Protect Infants With Just A Single Shot, Study Suggests

Forbes Healthcare

Researchers are pitching a new vaccine strategy that’s effective at protecting against viruses, even when they mutate and create new strains.

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Biden And Harris Are Wrong About Healthcare "Rights"

Forbes Healthcare

Declaring health care a right might woo voters, but it will not do anything to change the fundamental laws of supply and demand.

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