Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
It’s been a few years since I first heard about the Galleri test produced by the Menlo Park startup Grail. Galleri is a blood-based screening test for cancer. I think I first heard about it from doctors in concierge practices; next I heard whispers from my own better-off patients who brought me results or asked what I thought of the test. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.
Emerging RN Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders have voiced frustration over the past decade about nursing workforce models. Workforce researchers may reassuringly predict that the supply of nurses will meet the demand. When CEOs study the data, they have challenges understanding why it may not reflect their local workforce supply. Nurse leaders […] The post What Nursing Workforce Models Tell Us and What They Don’t appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Scrubs
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The iGaming industry has witnessed significant transformations in recent years. With the emergence of innovative gaming platforms and a growing global audience, it stands as a dynamic and fast-paced sector. However, one of the most impactful shifts in this industry has been the adoption of remote work practices. As remote work continues to gain prominence, the iGaming sector is experiencing a revolution in talent recruitment.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Let’s put “health” back into the U.S. health care system. That’s the mantra coming out of this week’s annual Capitol Conference convened by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). (FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).
Athena Career Academy
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is an exciting and rewarding career path that is instrumental in shaping the future by nurturing young minds. As the demand for high-quality early childhood programs continues to grow, it becomes crucial for aspiring educators to choose a program that aligns with their goals and stands out in terms of quality and innovation.
EvidenceCare
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | February 22, 2024 EvidenceCare , a leading innovator in clinical workflow software, today announced it has secured its third patent for its award-winning CareGauge solution. This new patent, titled “Optimizing Data Flow And Display In An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System” ( Patent No. 11894112 ), underscores EvidenceCare’s commitment to empowering physicians with real-time data insights to optimize patient care and redu
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The HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
February 15th Webinar: Highly sophisticated cybercriminal groups and state-sponsored hackers continue to target the healthcare industry. It has been the worst ever year for healthcare data breaches. Here are the stats for the year to date: 725 data breaches have been reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. The protected health information of more than 133 million individuals has been exposed or stolen.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Kimberly Cook, RN, BSN, is a highly accomplished nurse leader with a 30-year career in the healthcare industry. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a nursing degree and became a nurse in the Army early in her career. During wartime, Cook showed her dedication and commitment to patient care, which instilled in her a profound sense of duty, resilience, and an unwavering ability to thrive under pressure.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
With the urgent need to identify more efficient and lower-cost health care delivery models, we look to growing evidence for digital health technologies that support the Hospital at Home (HaH) model, considered in a new review article published in late February in npj Digital Medicine, The hospital at home in the USA: current status and future prospects.
Athena Career Academy
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Choosing a career can be a daunting task. Every career has its benefits as well as its challenges, and it can be difficult to decide where the right fit may be. Although working as an early childhood educator can have challenges, the rewards are substantial. If you enjoy working with young children and seeing them light up with new skills, want to keep every day fun and interesting, and want to make a real difference in the lives of future generations and shape how your students will grow, early
EvidenceCare
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Change is a constant in healthcare IT. From technological advancements to evolving patient needs, the landscape is always shifting. As leaders in this field, it’s crucial to not only embrace change but also to effectively manage it to ensure the smooth operation of your healthcare system. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of change management, featuring insights from Novlet Mattis, SVP & Chief Digital & Information Officer of Orlando Health , as discussed in her
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Academic medicine sometimes gets it right. This is a positive story about a negative trial. Neurologist Hooman Kamel from the Weil Cornell Medical Center in NY had an idea about atrial fibrillation and stroke. Old thinking held that clots formed in the left atrium during periods of irregular rapid fibrillatory activity. Stroke came when these clots moved northward to the brain.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Aaron White, InPlace Software With healthcare workforce shortages growing more critical, policymakers are considering avenues to significantly expand clinical education programs, and academic institutions with health education programs must prepare for more medical, nursing, […] The article 5 Benefits to Expect from Clinical Rotation Management Software appeared first on electronichealth
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Basing your nursing practice on the latest evidence and research remains critical to providing optimal patient care. Practicing nursing based on tradition, “ how we ’ ve always done it,” or outdated research can lead to poor patient outcomes, inappropriate care, or serious errors. No doubt you studied evidence-based practice (EBP) in school, read it in journals or attended in-service sessions about using evidence in practice.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
How financially vulnerable are people with medical debt in the U.S.? Significantly more, statistically speaking, we learn from the latest survey data revealed by the National Financial Capabilities Study (NFCS) from the FINRA Foundation. The Kaiser Family Foundation and Peterson Center on Healthcare analyzed the NFCS data through a consumer health care financial lens with a focus on medical debt.
Athena Career Academy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The demand for passionate and skilled educators is ever-present in a constantly evolving world. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young learners and are seeking an affordable degree with a flexible class schedule, Athena Career Academy might be the right place for you. Our two year Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program was developed to provide aspiring educators with the essential skills needed to excel in the early education field.
Accepted Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Check out all the blog posts in this series: Identifying the Ingredients of a Winning Essay Finding a Theme for Your Statement of Purpose Writing Your Career Goals Essay How to Start Your First Draft of an Application Essay Revise and Polish Your Application Essays All effective essays have a distinctive theme, and it can take time and careful thought to identify what yours should be.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
SPRINT is a large randomized trial that has changed practice and led many providers to lower blood pressure beyond prior targets. Here is the conclusion of the paper: But is this trial reliable? I always say that a clinical trial can only change your practice if the control arm is your practice. SPRINT messed this up. The trial didn’t just target less than 140 in the control arm — it did something beyond this.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Research into psychedelic-assisted therapy receives funding in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. In an epoch marked by rapid innovation in mental health treatments, a paradigm shift is on the horizon for the well-being of our armed forces personnel. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has surfaced as an innovative intervention for ailments such as depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and—perhaps most widely applicable to military personnel—post-traumatic stress disorder
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Patients are often aware of all the nurses who care for them during a medical procedure, and particularly the perianesthesia nurses who are fierce patient advocates during a time when patients are under and emerging from sedation. As PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (this year from February 5-11) celebrates all the work nurses do in this specialty and helps raise awareness of perianesthesia nursing as a career path.
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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Athena Career Academy
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In healthcare, medical assistants play a pivotal role, offering vital assistance to physicians and contributing to the seamless operation of medical offices. However, like any profession, medical assisting comes with challenges. Are you contemplating a career as a medical assistant? Gaining insight into the daily challenges that medical assistants encounter and learning effective strategies for overcoming them can give you a valuable advantage.
19 Labs
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In a world increasingly interconnected, the challenges of global health require collaborative solutions that transcend boundaries. We proudly announce that 19Labs has officially become a Bay Area Global Health Alliance member, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing health equity and innovation worldwide. At 19Labs, we aim to leverage technology and innovation to make healthcare more accessible and equitable.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Yesterday, someone made an error on the Internet. And I think it was me. Here is a link to my take of the ARCADIA trial. In brief, the trial compared apixaban vs aspirin in patients who had had a stroke of unknown source and evidence of atrial cardiopathy. The trial was stopped early for futility. Recurrent stroke (the primary endpoint) occurred in 40 patients in each group.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Chronic conditions can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, requiring ongoing attention and management. As such, the approach to addressing these conditions should extend beyond mere symptom management to encompass a holistic view of […] The article Holistic Approaches to Chronic Care Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Suzette Porter, MBA, BSN, RN, is an elder care nurse manager and adjunct faculty member who has been with Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) for over 25 years. Porter says she got into healthcare because her great-grandmother raised her and was the Florence Nightingale in their small town in Jamaica. She would take Porter to help the sick, elderly, and needy in their hometown.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
As a constant observer and advisor across the health/care ecosystem, for me the concept of a “health plan” in the U.S. is getting fuzzier by the day. Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment. Weaving these ideas together is my mission in preparing a session to deliver at the upcoming AHIP 2024 conference in June, I’m thinking a lot about the evolving nature of health insuran
Athena Career Academy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the medical assistant profession, shedding light on their diverse responsibilities and the various settings in which they contribute to the healthcare system.
Practice Builders
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In the competitive landscape of healthcare, patient experience plays a pivotal role in shaping the success and reputation of medical practices. Understanding the significance of patient experience in healthcare is crucial for building trust, satisfaction, and fostering long-term relationships. In this guide, Practice Builders will help you explore key strategies to enhance the patient experience and why it matters so much.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
This is usually one of our rare gifts to our paid subscribers but this week it is free to you all. Group the 16 words into 4 groups of 4. I’ll post the answer at 4 PM CST. It will be on the site but it won’t be sent by email. Good luck.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has become hugely prominent in society, and when it comes to healthcare that’s no different. All parts of healthcare are now using it, and there are plenty of […] The article Are There Dangers To AI Taking Such a Prominent Role In Healthcare?
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