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.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated to be Secretary of Health & Human Services, I called him an "extinction-level threat" to public health. Here's how he will attempt to make vaccines extinct in the US. The post How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will undermine and ultimately destroy US vaccination programs first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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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.
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.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Researchers suggested that policymakers encourage reinvestment of capital into patient care and limit share buybacks based on the findings.
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Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
If confirmed, Kennedy will keep trashing science and will continue exploiting the trashed science he helps create for his own benefit. The post The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
I’ve written my share about the plight of the primary care doctor in general and the primary care general internist in particular. I’ve sang the praises of the job, bemoaned the disrespect , predicted a frightening future , and shamelessly recruited trainees to my field. In this post a fellow Chicago Internist, Caspian Kuma Folmsbee, makes what I think is a terrific argument that part of our specialty’s problem is that we have drifted away from our true mission, healing the sic
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Yale researchers revealed $2.6 trillion in payouts over two decades, raising concerns about affordability and reinvestment.
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
For years, healthcare research has focused on the contributions of clinicians to patient outcomes, while the role of Practice Managers has remained largely unexamined. However, a recent national survey of 174 General Practitioners (GPs) and Practice Managers across the UK has found overwhelming agreement: Practice Managers do affect patient outcomes.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The 41 states that expanded Medicaid could be asked to spend 25% more to cover care costs if planned cuts are approved by Congress. Some states may cut the expansion program instead.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On the 3rd anniversary of Dr Paul Farmer's death, several leaders reflect on his lessons for dealing with the ongoing crisis in global health and development
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
There is no doubt the "studies" in this journal will conclude We Want Them Infected doctors were right about everything the whole time; mitigation measure were an epic catastrophe while COVID was a harmless cold for everyone but grandma. The post Misinformation Doctors Start a Misinformation Journal to Spread Misinformation first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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.
Physicians Practice
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Whether caused by harsh weather events, mandated rolling black or brown-outs or an unreliable grid power outages cause tremendous strain to a practice.
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Several leading physician groups issued a statement in support of the Medicaid program amid proposals to implement budget cuts, structural changes.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Last year, the healthcare industry accounted for 23% of data breaches handled by financial and risk advisory firm Kroll, compared with 18% in 2023.
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.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Policy-based evidence making means working back from a predefined policy to produce underpinning evidence. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad Embraces Policy-Based Evidence Making first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
John is sick, so I have big shoes to fill. Today’s study of the week is a cancer trial. I know many of you aren’t cancer doctors, and you are thinking about skipping this essay. Let me assure you: you will learn something. The trial has issues with control arm, skewed randomization (2:1), drop out and endpoints. It is a rollercoaster ride of critical appraisal.
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.
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
New research highlights the need for stronger patient communication regarding AI implementation in clinical settings.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association say prior authorization can cause care delays or force patients to abandon treatment. Denials could also increase as insurers adopt AI to review claims.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Seven of 10 people with measles in Texas are hospitalized for a disease that was considered eliminated in 2000. Kennedy has fueled anti-vaccine views driving such spikes.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Although many doctors who spread COVID misinformation act as if its in poor taste to bring it up today, we don't need their permission to remember. The post Dont Worry About the NIH From the Same Doctors Who Brought You Dont Worry About COVID. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
We are back with a riveting discussion
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding professions. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, often providing comfort during some of the most critical moments of people’s lives. However, the constant emotional toll of caregiving can lead to a phenomenon known as compassion fatiguea form of burnout tied explicitly to the emotional strain of caring for others.
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A Missouri district court judge on Tuesday said stopping the FTC’s suit against the Big Three PBMs would be “against the public’s interest.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
On Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced major cuts to funding of indirect costs for Universities, etc. Here's the potential impact on science and society.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
$160 million is a lot of money, especially when you consider its not just money. It's lost dreams, careers, and discoveries. The post Open Letter II: President Levin, There Are Now 160 Million Reasons Why You Shouldnt Have Censored We Want Them Infected Doctors first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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