CDC Recommends 2 Or More Doses For Those 65+ Or Immunocompromised
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The CDC is moving towards a risk-based strategy, allowing patient input as to the frequency of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
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AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 25, 2024
MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.
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At This Year’s World Health Summit, Community Engagement On Climate Change Took Center Stage
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The World Health Summit 2024 broke new ground in illuminating how communities are tackling the health impacts of climate change.
Proposed Medicare payment cuts would exacerbate challenges physicians face
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
We do not believe that year-over-year cuts are the path to create a sustainable financial environment for physicians to be successful nor for patients to receive the best care – particularly at a time when more adults age 65 and older are increasingly relying on Medicare coverage alone.
Regaining happiness in our medical careers
Physicians Practice
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Part two of our look at the loss of joy inhealth care and how to get it back.
AMA sues MultiPlan, alleging price-fixing scheme
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
AMA alleges MultiPlan is working with commercial health insurers to restrict fair payment for out-of-network services.
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Obamacare Leads Centene To $713 Million Profit Even As Medicaid Dips
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Centene reported a third quarter profit of $713 million as Obamacare enrollment and premium revenue helped overcome a big dip in Medicaid enrollment.
Providence, Compassus to form joint venture offering home health care
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Home health is already a lucrative market, and Providence expects demand for services to only grow as patients age, according to CFO Greg Hoffman.
New Diagnostic Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Disease Targets Tau
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A newly published study from Sweden unveiled a blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy.
Differentiating: Physical Pharmacy & Pharmaceuticals
We Care Online
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In the world of health care and drug development, the terms “physical pharmacy” and “pharmaceuticals” are often used interchangeably by those not deeply familiar with the field. However, these two terms represent distinct, yet interconnected, aspects of the pharmaceutical sciences. While both are critical to the design, development, and delivery of medications, they involve different areas of focus and methodologies.
Tua Tagovailoa’s Return Raises Questions About Autonomy, Disability, And Cognitive Bias
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Tagovailoa’s pending return from his third diagnosed concussion in two years raises difficult ethical, legal and economic considerations.
Primary care physician pay up 16.5% since 2020, according to salary survey
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.
Overcoming Resistance to Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Scientists are learning how cancer cells outwit cutting-edge cancer therapies like checkpoint inhibitors—and developing strategies to turn the tide on resistance.
A new handheld device uses AI to screen for skin cancer: Dermatologist explains how it works
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
DermaSensor is a new FDA-approved handheld that is designed to scan and assess skin lesions in the primary care clinical setting. Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, describes how it works.
What is a Medical Assistant? Could it be the right career for you?
Northwest Suburban College
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Desiring more out of life? Wanting more of a purpose? More fulfillment? More skills? Becoming a Medical Assistant might be just the thing to help you get what you are looking for! Medical Assistants are essential medical professionals who add tremendous support to the healthcare industry. Their work ensures that doctors and nurses can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.
EMS, patients need guidance on using epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Studies find solid recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms, but updates and education are needed on first course of treatment.
What Does a Dental Assistant Do? Find Out from Northwest Suburban College
Northwest Suburban College
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Northwest Suburban College (NWSC), prepares students for the endless opportunities that await them as Dental Assistants. Programs not only cover all the essential duties and skills needed to excel in this field, but we also like to showcase the exciting new developments that are currently taking place in the Dental Industry. Hands-on learning a solid educational foundation, and real mentorship help students succeed!
Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare: Deep Guide
Practice Builders
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Back in the late 19th century, medicine was aimed at dealing with problems – acute diseases. A purely reactive approach was justified then. But times have changed. Heart illness, cancer, and type 2 diabetes are acute problems. The population is aging. We are successfully fighting for longevity. Fighting acute diseases alone isn’t sufficient. It’s better to prevent illnesses before they occur and prioritize keeping people healthy!
What Are the Requirements for Opening a Salon?
Trafft
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Opening a salon is much more than just a flair for style and a passion for beauty. You need to thoroughly understand the technical aspects that form the backbone of a successful business. These include licenses for opening a salon, permits, and detailed space requirements that ensure your salon is not only chic but also compliant with legal and regulatory standards.
Does Organizational Support Help Reduce Health Care Worker Burnout?
Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Factors that contribute to burnout include having little control over decisions, long-standing stressful situations, and a perceived lack of support from leaders. The post Does Organizational Support Help Reduce Health Care Worker Burnout? appeared first on Pulmonology Advisor.
How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 7 Easy Strategies
Trafft
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Customers are the cornerstone of your business. But in a world where people have so many choices, how do you ensure they choose you again and again? That’s why you need to create a smart strategy on how to retain your customers and attract new ones. Customer loyalty is not just about repeat business – it’s about building relationships that withstand the test of time and market fluctuations.
Eyeing scope creep; long-term mortality of sepsis; new developments in skin science – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
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All User Bulletin - Dragon Medical One Issues
Connect Care Bytes Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
All-user-bulletins highlight stumbling blocks that all physicians need to be aware of when using the Connect Care clinical information system. Dragon Medical One Issues Users are experiencing pixelation of text in Connect Care when Dragon Medical One (mobile dictation, DMO) is active. IT is actively troubleshooting the issue.
The Prototype: Abortion Drug Mifepristone May Have Anti-Aging Properties
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 25, 2024
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Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 7: Support Cutover Activities
Connect Care Bytes Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Support Cutover Activities Key for attending physicians, nurse practitioners and trainees anticipating Launch 9 inpatient and/or outpatient launch is work to make sure that essential information is ready for loading or linking into the Connect Care clinical information system before launch. and that legacy systems are tidied up so that they can be retired.
Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Analysts expect Kamala Harris to largely continue the current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump’s promise to repeal a Biden executive order signals a major shift.
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