Covid-19 Brings Down Healthy Life Expectancy In The U.K.
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 31, 2024
Persistent inequalities are likely driving a significant divide in results across England, with "bolder" action needed to tackle ill-health, experts say.
March, 2024
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Should I Change My Mind About Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiac Events?
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 4, 2024
Studies that tempt me to change my mind are worth telling you about. The story this week centers on the use of aspirin for prevention of cardiac events in people without heart disease. I used italics because this story ONLY applies to people without heart disease—so called primary prevention. In 2018, the NEJM and the Lancet published three trials that randomized tens of thousands of patients without heart disease to either low-dose aspirin or a placebo.
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Categorization of Medical Assistants in Various States
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
MARCH 6, 2024
A medical assistant recently sent me the following email: I was curious about my scope of practice under the law of my state and went to your “State Scope of Practice Laws” webpage. I could not find anything in my state’s section that mentioned “medical assistants.
Essential Skills for New Preschool Teachers
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 27, 2024
Unlocking the potential of young minds is a complex and rewarding endeavor. This requires a diverse set of skills that go beyond mere passion. As an aspiring Early Childhood Educator , your success hinges on mastering certain core competencies. These skills are not only crucial for your professional development but also for fostering holistic growth in your young learners.
Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 11, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Usman Choudhary, general manager, VIPRE Security Email remains a cornerstone communication tool for healthcare entities, yet the communication channel also presents formidable cybersecurity hurdles. The sensitive nature of patient data and the open nature […] The article Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies appeared first on electronichealthre
Planning a Graceful Exit
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 20, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN To economize, many health systems are eliminating nursing leadership roles, impacting numerous loyal, hard-working nurse leaders. How do you leave a difficult job situation without conveying anger? I recently talked with a leader who found herself in this situation. She understood that the decision was not personal […] The post Planning a Graceful Exit appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Doing statistics can be difficult but understanding them can be fairly simple
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 11, 2024
Dear readers. the Study of the Week will need to take two weeks off. I am traveling and lecturing in Denmark. Today I post this amazing explainer on statistics. I have read a lot on the p-value and confidence interval, and this may be the best explainer I have read. It may also be the best post we have ever had on Sensible Medicine. We are grateful to the authors and to our readers.
Legally Delegable Tasks to Certified and Uncertified Medical Assistants in South Carolina
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
MARCH 20, 2024
I recently received the following request for information from a medical group in South Carolina: We [need] to find out what tasks certified medical assistants can do and what uncertified medical assistants cannot do.
Key Skills for Success in Medical Assistant Training
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 20, 2024
Medical assistants are vital in healthcare, supporting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities often span clinical and administrative tasks, requiring a diverse skill set and a strong foundation of knowledge. For aspiring medical assistants, embarking on training is the first step towards acquiring these essential skills that are instrumental in building a successful career in healthcare.
A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 6, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.
Nurse Manager Span of Control and Role Scope
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 24, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A troubling trend is emerging from my discussions with nurse managers. Not only have the managers’ spans of control continued to grow, but so has their role scope. With shortages across all disciplines and departments, nursing is the default for tasks needing reassignment, and the responsibility for […] The post Nurse Manager Span of Control and Role Scope appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
The Startup Behind The First Pig-Human Kidney Transplant Is Targeting Hearts And Livers Next
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
Biotech startup eGenesis developed a gene-edited kidney that was successfully transplanted into a living patient last week. Its CEO says the company is just getting started.
Negotiating the physician identity in an era of complexity and connectivity (Part 1)
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 14, 2024
Continuing our commentary on Lisa Rosenbaum’s recent work, today we have the first of a two part piece by Dr. Cory Rohlfsen who has written terrific, thought provoking pieces for Sensible Medicine in the past. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
DEA overreach: a threat to doctors’ freedom in American medicine
KevinMD.com
MARCH 19, 2024
Today, doctors’ liberty and property are at risk when they choose to treat a patient. Not because of some new law but because of the misapplication of old ones. The current opioid panic has essentially given the DEA free rein to target any physician whose medical practice they disagree with. This has created a serious Read more… DEA overreach: a threat to doctors’ freedom in American medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Trends Shaping the Future for Early Childhood Educators
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 29, 2024
The landscape of early childhood education (ECE) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, bringing forward innovative trends and practices that promise to reshape the future of teaching and learning for our youngest learners. As educators and those involved in the nurturing development of children, staying abreast of these changes is not just important—it's essential.
Mayo Clinic launches digital health product pipeline
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 14, 2024
The program aims alleviate the cost and difficulty digital health companies face in selling to hospitals, while making it easier for hospitals to find and integrate useful tools.
Understanding GMLOS and ALOS
EvidenceCare
MARCH 11, 2024
Introduction to GMLOS and ALOS This article provides an in-depth exploration of two critical healthcare metrics: Geometric Mean Length of Stay (GMLOS) and Average Length of Stay (ALOS). These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
An AI App Claiming To Detect STIs From Photos Of Genitals Is A Privacy ‘Disaster’
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 28, 2024
Calmara, an app from startup HeHealth, encourages women to submit photos of their sexual partners’ genitalia, and claims its AI “wizardry” can detect the presence of STIs.
Life My Way!
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 26, 2024
There may be a shortage of primary care doctors, but there is no shortage of celebrity doctors. I have tried fighting them , I have tried rationally engaging them, now I have decided to join them. This post marks the launch of my health and wellness empire. I call it: Life My Way! The Science and Art of Outhealthing your Friends and Enemies. I will refer to the strategy as OhFE, pronounced “Ooof” (my creative team is still working on that). 1 Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported p
Health misinformation is killing patients. Here’s what physicians can do.
Medical Economics
MARCH 28, 2024
The problem calls for systemic changes and individual actions
The Role of Educators in Early Childhood Social Emotional Learning
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 8, 2024
The formative years of early childhood are pivotal for laying the groundwork for children's healthy social and emotional development. This development not only shapes their ability to form meaningful relationships but also enhances their overall engagement in school and fosters numerous other benefits. However, these skills do not blossom in isolation; they require nurturing and guidance, particularly from early childhood educators.
Tax breaks exceed community care spending at large majority of nonprofit hospitals: report
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 26, 2024
Nonprofits’ cumulative “fair share” deficit is enough to pay off the medical debt of everyone in California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania combined, according to the Lown Institute.
The Latest AI Craze: Ambient Scribing
The Healthcare Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
By MATTHEW HOLT Okay, I can’t do it any longer. As much as I tried to resist, it is time to write about ambient scribing. But I’m going to do it in a slightly odd way If you have met me, you know that I have a strange English-American accent, and I speak in a garbled manner. Yet I’m using the inbuilt voice recognition that Google supplies to write this story now.
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 25, 2024
That’s how many people globally have multiple sclerosis, according to the World Health Organization.
Sensible Diversion #7 Answer
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 9, 2024
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‘Redesign the environment’ to relieve burnout for physicians and support staff
Medical Economics
MARCH 18, 2024
Leader of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation discusses latest efforts to tackle burnout among the health care workforce.
Benefits and Opportunities in Medical Assisting
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 12, 2024
If you are stuck in your career or have had difficulty finding work in today’s economy, you may consider a change. Medical assistants play an essential role in the healthcare industry, working on many different clinical and administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Medical assistants work closely with both healthcare providers and patients to provide the care needed for a positive experience.
‘As fast as possible but no faster than is safe’: Hospitals, tech companies confront AI governance
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 18, 2024
Regulators seeking to erect guardrails around AI are facing a Sisyphean task, experts said at HIMSS. How do you oversee something that is constantly changing?
Women's History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Resilience and Shaping the Future
Doximity
MARCH 19, 2024
This Women's History Month, we honor the collective journey of women in medicine, emphasizing their resilience, achievements, and the challenges they continue to overcome. The narrative of women physicians is marked by groundbreaking achievements against the backdrop of systemic barriers, underscoring the need for mentorship, flexible working conditions, and strong advocacy for gender equity.
Ventilation Should Be A Larger Focus In Our Fight Against Covid-19
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 22, 2024
Given CDC's actions on isolation and masks, we should focus on improving ventilation and the economic impact that would have.
Sensible Diversion #7
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 9, 2024
You know the routine: group the 16 words into 4 groups of 4. I think this is a tough one. Good luck. I’ll post the answer at 4 PM CST. It will be on the site but it won’t be sent by email.
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