Scrubs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In an unprecedented step toward financial relief and health equity, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills.

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EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast. The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr.

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I recently received the following question from an Indiana medical assistant: I am looking into getting my surgical technologist degree, but I am wondering if I can use my medical assisting degree in the [operating room]. I have read some articles, but I am not seeing where it states yes or no.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The CDC's HICPAC advisory committee seems intent on rolling back infection control precautions in healthcare settings, despite evidence that what they propose is wrong.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.

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Emerging RN Leader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a webinar, a nurse manager recently noted that the new graduates they hired in June already seemed restless and just finished their residency program. She observed that “recent graduates enter her health system, complete their residency program, and then want to leave to travel or return […] The post Retaining New Graduates appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In an era where healthcare leaders must balance financial sustainability with care quality, scale with personalization, and innovation with operational stability, finding the right path forward can be challenging. At the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference , healthcare executives at the forefront of addressing these challenges shared their real-world strategies and insights.

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The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By TAMARA MANNS I walked into the emergency department already knowing the outcome. In these same rooms I had told women having the same symptoms as me, “I am so sorry, there is nothing we can do for a miscarriage”. I handed them the same box of single ply tissues I was now sobbing into, as I handed them a pen to sign their discharge paperwork. Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to addre

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Here are my best survival tips for a hospitalization, based on my years of experience as a physician, patient advocate, and caregiver.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Any doctor who is unabashedly pro-vaccine has already spoken up about the normalization of anti-vaxx quackery within our ranks. The post If RFK Jr. Turns the CDC Into An Anti-Vaxx Propaganda Outfit, I Don’t Want To Hear a Peep From Some “Respectable” Doctors first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In early November 2024, a shocking tragedy unfolded in Budapest, Hungary, as American nurse Mackenzie Michalski was murdered while visiting the city. Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse practitioner from Portland, Oregon, was an accomplished medical professional working in neurosurgery. Known for her dedication to patient care and her compassionate nature, she was widely respected in her community and beloved by family, friends, and colleagues.

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Valant

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients’ emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue , and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with life’s demands is a common struggle. Therapists need outlets, too.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands of patient care, the emotional weight of your responsibilities, and the added pressures of the holidays can leave even the most resilient among us feeling a bit stressed.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A 58-year-old nurse from Scotland has died after taking two doses of weight-loss drug tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro or Zepbound.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Doctors who are concerned about members of our profession enabling powerful anti-vaxx disinformation agents should speak up before it's too late. But its probably too late already. The post Robert Kennedy Jr. & His Doctor Friends May Just Be Getting Started first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were to assume leadership of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it could signal significant changes in healthcare policy, regulation, and public health priorities. Known for his controversial views on vaccines and a vocal critic of many public health policies, Kennedy’s potential appointment raises questions about the direction of the FDA and the future of healthcare in the United States.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has existed since 2019 but has recently hit the headlines again when a long campaign to extend the funding to include paying for GP roles was partly ceded by NHS England at the end of September. From 1 st October, the ARRS now has a ringfenced ‘GP Sum’, worth £82m nationally for practices signed up to the Network Contract DES.

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MedVA

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

HENDERSON, NV – November 2024 – MEDVA, a pioneering leader in healthcare virtual staffing solutions, has been awarded Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of the Year 2024 by Healthcare Business Review (HBR). This recognition underscores MEDVA’s transformative impact on healthcare efficiency, affordability, and quality of care, as it empowers medical practices across the United States to address staffing challenges with virtual assistants (VAs) who deliver essential support for operational ta

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The bird flu virus has been detected in raw milk for sale in California. No infections have been reported yet and the product has been recalled by the retailer.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In the third quarter, the seven major publicly traded insurers’ medical loss ratios increased an average of 3.3 percentage points year over year — a major jump in medical costs.

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Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When RFK Jr. does to the U.S. what he did to Samoa, doctors will say they are horrified, that they love vaccines, blah blah blah. But it will be too late. The post If You Sanewashed RFK Jr., Or If You Sanewashed Doctors Who Did, You Own the Next 4 Years first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Movember is a global movement that highlights the importance of addressing men’s most pressing health issues. These conditions include prostate and testicular cancer, suicide prevention, and mental health struggles. The movement organizes efforts worldwide to improve men’s health research and transform how health services reach and support male patients.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

OK, the title is click bait. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. I you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I am a great believer in the healthy lifestyle. If Americans lived healthier lives, we would all be in a better place. There would be less obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. We would probably be treating fewer patients for depression, cancer, and addictions.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A teenager in British Columbia, Canada has been hospitalized with a presumed case of H5N1 bird flu, the first detected human case in the country in the current outbreak.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The third temporary extension, which prolongs the pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025, is a relief for telehealth groups who had raised concerns about access to medications.

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Medication 128

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. While these changes enhance the role of NPs and allow them to practice to the full extent of their training, they also introduce legal and ethical challenges that NPs must navigate to mitigate liability risks.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, advises family physicians to continue offering vaccines, explaining the benefits compared to alternatives.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Primary care is facing another storm on the horizon with significant numbers of Practice Managers on the verge of leaving – many citing deep dissatisfaction with their job, low morale and burnout. All of the roughly 9,000-strong workforce of Practice Managers in the UK know how challenging the job can be, despite its obvious rewards of being part of a team that helps to provide good healthcare for patients.

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