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AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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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CDC Recommends 2 Or More Doses For Those 65+ Or Immunocompromised

Forbes Healthcare

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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Friday Reflection 45: Patients

Sensible Medicine

The woman with palpitations. The man with whom you used to joke and trade barbs who now sits silently, absent, while you talk to his wife. The woman whose depression dominates every visit; her depression being the one problem she refuses to address. The man whose joy and charisma makes every visit an absolute pleasure, despite his painful disability about which you can really do nothing.

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Obamacare Leads Centene To $713 Million Profit Even As Medicaid Dips

Forbes Healthcare

Centene reported a third quarter profit of $713 million as Obamacare enrollment and premium revenue helped overcome a big dip in Medicaid enrollment.

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Differentiating: Physical Pharmacy & Pharmaceuticals 

We Care Online

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.

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At This Year’s World Health Summit, Community Engagement On Climate Change Took Center Stage

Forbes Healthcare

The World Health Summit 2024 broke new ground in illuminating how communities are tackling the health impacts of climate change.

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Overcoming Resistance to Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy

Forbes Healthcare

Scientists are learning how cancer cells outwit cutting-edge cancer therapies like checkpoint inhibitors—and developing strategies to turn the tide on resistance.

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Proposed Medicare payment cuts would exacerbate challenges physicians face

Medical Economics

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.

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New Diagnostic Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Disease Targets Tau

Forbes Healthcare

A newly published study from Sweden unveiled a blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy.

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Regaining happiness in our medical careers

Physicians Practice

Part two of our look at the loss of joy inhealth care and how to get it back.

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Providence, Compassus to form joint venture offering home health care

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Home health is already a lucrative market, and Providence expects demand for services to only grow as patients age, according to CFO Greg Hoffman.

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A new handheld device uses AI to screen for skin cancer: Dermatologist explains how it works

Medical Economics

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.

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Tua Tagovailoa’s Return Raises Questions About Autonomy, Disability, And Cognitive Bias

Forbes Healthcare

Tagovailoa’s pending return from his third diagnosed concussion in two years raises difficult ethical, legal and economic considerations.

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What is a Medical Assistant? Could it be the right career for you?

Northwest Suburban College

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.

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Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare: Deep Guide

Practice Builders

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!

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What Does a Dental Assistant Do? Find Out from Northwest Suburban College

Northwest Suburban College

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!

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What Are the Requirements for Opening a Salon?

Trafft

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.

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Does Organizational Support Help Reduce Health Care Worker Burnout?

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

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.

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How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 7 Easy Strategies

Trafft

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.

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EMS, patients need guidance on using epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis

Medical Economics

Studies find solid recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms, but updates and education are needed on first course of treatment.

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All User Bulletin - Dragon Medical One Issues

Connect Care Bytes Blog

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.

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Primary care physician pay up 16.5% since 2020, according to salary survey

Medical Economics

SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.

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Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 7: Support Cutover Activities

Connect Care Bytes Blog

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.

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Eyeing scope creep; long-term mortality of sepsis; new developments in skin science – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

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The Prototype: Abortion Drug Mifepristone May Have Anti-Aging Properties

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: A new class of materials for carbon capture, Blue Origin’s new spaceship and the science-approved way to throw a frisbee.

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Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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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