Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Colossal Biosciences cofounder and CEO Ben Lamm is worth $3.7 billion following the company's recent fundraise at an eye-popping $10.2 billion valuation. But it has yet to be paid for reviving extinct animals or saving endangered ones.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
As always, we are happy to feature articles that expand on ideas discussed on Sensible Medicine – even when the author agrees more with Dr. Prasad than with me. Today, we welcome back Dr. Raudasoja, who last published with us about a year ago. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I recently received an email from a medical assistant in pathology requesting clarification on their scope of practice. Specifically, they wanted to know whether they could read a providers diagnoses and use that information to decide which documents they need to gather to prepare a patients chart.
Emerging RN Leader
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Have you heard of us? Maybe youve benefited from the work we do on your behalf but havent yet taken the plunge to become a member? Perhaps you appreciate our efforts but are unsure whether to put your money where your mouth is? Well, let me share a couple of experiences from this week that might just change your mind. On Tuesday morning, the Kings Fund released an analysis that you can read here.
KevinMD.com
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Introduction It is no secret that the U.S. medical system fails to treat all patients equally. Those with Medicaid often lack access to the same primary care and subspecialty clinics as those with Medicare or private insurance and face longer wait times. Medicaid is jointly funded by the states and federal government. The solution is Read more To boost primary care physician pay, Congress should change funding requirements for Medicaid state-directed payments originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Last week the FDA approved a novel non-opioid pain medication. The drug is called suzetrigine (Journavx). A Google search brings up news releases from Vertex , and news coverage—which are essentially the same and lacking links to the evidence. I aimed to provide readers the evidence for this new drug. This was much more difficult to find. Some things to set out first: I am not a pain specialist; my analysis is one of a Neutral Martian.
Accepted Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Show Summary In the 601st episode of Admission Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham speaks with Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). Dr. Muzquiz, a graduate of UWSOM and a family physician with ties to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, discusses the unique five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) curriculum, which allows students to complete their foundational training in their home states.
We Care Online
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Want to kickstart or advance your career in healthcare? Online certifications are a great way to get new skills in place, fulfill state requirements,and achieve professional goals all from home. Online learning provides some amazing opportunities to help you enter or further develop your career with the healthcare field in 2025with the convenience and flexibility to be able to pursue your ambitions.
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
This week, the IGPM was approached to speak at a national conference about our profession and the workforce crisis were facing. Im sure you know that were all full-time PMs, but what you might not know is that to attend events, we usually take holidays from our day jobs or work extra hours during the week to make up the time. We dont need to tell you that no one does our job for us; the problems mount up, the emails continue, the work of the PM (or any manager in general practice) doesnt wait wh
CollaborateMD
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The global healthcare supply chain management market, valued at 3.51 billion in 2023, is forecasted to grow to 5.06 billion by 2030. However, as this market thrives, other healthcare sectors are struggling. One report reveals that 71% of healthcare executives are dealing with distribution delays in their supply chain. Over half (55%) of executives said they grapple with raw product and sourcing availability.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Researchers have discovered a virus that could enter human cells in a similar way to COVID-19. But they caution it's much more poorly adapted to humans.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Pitchers and catchers. George Vecsey probably said it best. Just say it out loud, the mantra that gets some of us through the winter. Pitchers and catchers, pitchers and catchers. Like NPR republishing Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish recipe or every dance school putting on The Nutcracker each December, I think Sensible Medicine needs a tradition. So here, in honor of the start of spring training, when pitchers and catchers report for duty, a Friday Reflection that I first posted on Feb 17, 202
UVM Larner College of Medicine
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Jennifer Chen is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine. In the following blog post, she reflects on the impact of observing her fathers medical journey, a clinical rotation intransplant surgery, and her hopes for residency.
We Care Online
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Online certifications are an excellentway to get started if youre interested in a career within healthcare. They are flexible, inexpensive and can give rise to well-paying jobsrelatively quickly. Below are five popular paths, along with their average salaries, their job outlooks, and links touseful resources. CertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA) Pay: The average CNA makes $30,000$36,000 peryear, depending on where they live and what they have experience doing ( BLS. gov ).
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Using the Salary Calculator in the HUB , practices have been able to estimate the impact of the upcoming increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance on their practice budgets. The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM ) invited Practice Managers to share their figures in order to gain an overview of how this forthcoming rise will really affect practices across the UK.
Practice Management Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
An Interview with David Womack, Jan Hailey, and Audrey Coaxum Building a Strong Foundation for Success in Healthcare In todays complex healthcare landscape, having a solid foundation is key. Thats why were excited to introduce our new Patient Services Representative (PSR) certificate coursea program designed to equip newcomers with the essential knowledge and skills they need to hit the ground running in any healthcare setting.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A measles outbreak in Texas has jumped from two cases among unvaccinated children to 48. With childhood vaccine hesitancy on the rise, outbreaks are increasingly likely.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
What we expect students to do to get into medical school -- and then match into a desirable residency -- is absurd. Why do we do this? Because we won’t admit that we can’t predict who will be a successful doctor. Because there are too many good applicants for the spots we have. Because we are too lazy, or cheap, to invest the time and energy to get to know our applicants.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Doctors’ use of and demand for augmented intelligence in medical practice is on the rise — with many factors that could bolster or risk adoption on the journey toward AI in the doctor’s office, based on the latest survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) published this week. The AMA polled U.S. physicians in November 2024 to gauge their views on augmented intelligence (AI) addressing doctors’ use of AI, perceived opportunities and risks, and enabling factors for
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and life sciences, Firstsource. AI is a natural fit in multiple functions across the health plan value chain. In 2025, more plans will deploy generative AI in claims operations, […] The article 2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Last weeks news from the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) that GP practices will need to find an estimated 550m to cover the cost of salary increases has laid bare the severe financial pressure GP practices up and down the country are facing. With no funding commitment from the Government, Practice Managers are left wondering: where is this money supposed to come from?
We Care Online
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
There are many kinds of love, and in healthcare, it is one of the strongest motivators that propel professionals to devote their lives to servingothers. Although Valentines Day generally revolves around romantic gestures, itis equally a perfect time to honor the compassion, empathy and steadfast commitment healthcare workers demonstrate day in and day out.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Research shows that highly pathogenic avian influenza can be transmitted among farms by wind. Air intake systems are implicated in spreading H5N1 in the Czech Republic.
The Healthcare Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
A friend of mine who wants to stay anonymous (for now at any rate) had a crazy waste of time proving that he was eligibile for a medication on his plan. I thought his story might trigger a few of you! And yes Optum is of course part of United HealthGroup– Matthew Holt Here is the ridiculous situation I had with filling a prescription through COBRA a few weeks back.
Emerging RN Leader
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN January and February are proving to be very challenging times for hospitals across the United States. In record numbers, patients with COVID, the flu, RSV, and pneumonia are now being admitted. Becker’s Hospital Review reported that flu cases have surged to numbers that have not been seen […] The post Managing Staff Negativity about Staffing appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Knowing how to control bleeding quickly and effectivelyand having the right equipment on handsaves lives in the case of a traumatic accident. There are several effective ways to control bleeding in an emergency. How you […] The article 5 Ways to Control Bleeding in Extreme Emergencies appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
MedQuest College
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation. Establishing a connection with patients through trust and empathy enhances the overall experience and contributes to better outcomes.
KevinMD.com
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
No one knows for sure what’s coming in health care in the months ahead, but one thing is clear: The landscape in 2025 will undoubtedly be changingand challenging. For physicians and others working in such fields, this is not new but an acceleration of recent trends. External factors, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and internal, more Read more Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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We Care Online
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Online learning has grown significantly due to its flexibility and accessibility, offering learners the ability to study from anywhere at their own pace. However, the convenience of virtual education often comes with hidden challenges. Extended screen time leads to eye strain, headaches, and fatigue, while long hours of sitting can contribute to poor posture and a lack of physical activity.
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