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Essential Skills for New Preschool Teachers

Athena Career Academy

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.

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Nurse Manager Span of Control and Role Scope

Emerging RN Leader

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.

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The Startup Behind The First Pig-Human Kidney Transplant Is Targeting Hearts And Livers Next

Forbes Healthcare

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.

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A broken study of time-restricted eating exposes broken thinking amongst Top People

Sensible Medicine

You may have heard the ruckus about the study showing that intermittent fasting was associated with a 91% higher rate of dying of heart disease. I call it a ruckus because after the AHA sent out a press release about the study, two things happened: The mainstream health press covered it as they do (breathlessly) for any clickable story. The Top People of cardiology and health went ballistic in their criticism of the paper.

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Trends Shaping the Future for Early Childhood Educators

Athena Career Academy

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.

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Tax breaks exceed community care spending at large majority of nonprofit hospitals: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Reduces Risk of Severe Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids

Science Based Medicine

A new analysis of 2023 MIS-C cases reveals that the COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces the risk of this dreaded complication. The post COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Reduces Risk of Severe Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Looking Ahead: Precision Medicine Solutions Hold Increasing Promise for Healthcare Businesses

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Precision medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies, sciences, and programs that emphasize tailoring medicine to the individual. These capabilities can empower clinicians to optimize treatment pathways and drastically improve patient outcomes, but the healthcare […] The article Looking Ahead: Precision Medicine Solutions Hold Increasing Promise for Healthcare Businesses appeared

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Novant’s proposed purchase of CHS hospitals ‘irreversibly’ harms competition, FTC says

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The FTC filed for a preliminary injunction this week to block the deal, but an expert says the antitrust agency’s efforts to regulate such deals are akin to trying to stop a “ball that’s already rolling downhill.

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‘The Invisible Shield’ Aims To Makes Public Health More Visible

Forbes Healthcare

A new TV series about public health's achievements and challenges is called "The Invisible Shield" and will be making its PBS debut this Tuesday on March 26 at 10 pm.

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Ami Parekh, Included Health

The Healthcare Blog

Ami Parekh is the to Chief Health Officer of Included Health. It provides navigation services & expert medical opinions (the original Grand Rounds) and virtual care (the old Doctors on Demand) and it then bought a smaller company called Included Health. Ami explains why navigation exists (clue: health plans have been terrible at it) and how it works, and what money it saves on trend (about 2%).

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No Surprises Act in 2024: What’s Been Accomplished and Where We’re Headed with Price Transparency

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Derek Reis-Larson, senior vice president, claims pricing services, MultiPlan. Medical costs continue to vary widely by location, provider, and coverage type, making it difficult for patients to understand the true cost of care and […] The article No Surprises Act in 2024: What’s Been Accomplished and Where We’re Headed with Price Transparency appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com

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Senior lawmaker questions UnitedHealth over Change cyberattack

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said UnitedHealth’s “rapid consolidation and vertical integration” has major consequences for the healthcare sector, including increased control of the health IT market.

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FDA Approves Merck’s New Drug For A Rare Lung Disease

Forbes Healthcare

The pharmaceutical giant’s new treatment, sotatercept, showed significant benefits for the thousands of patients suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension in clinical trials.

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Gen Z’s Mid-Life Crisis

The Healthcare Blog

By KIM BELLARD These are not happy times in America. Now, I’m not thinking about the increasing cultural wars, the endless political bickering, the troubles in the Med-East or Ukraine, the looming threat of climate crisis, or the omnipresent campaigning for the November 2024 elections, although all those play a part. I’m talking about quantifiable data, from the latest World Happiness Report.

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MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit, an award-winning provider of technologies and analytics tools that enable premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risk and maximize revenues, announced today it has elevated the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities of its […] The article MDaudit Enhances Billing Compliance And Revenue Integrity Platform with AI Capabilities appeared first on electron

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How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery solves our opioid problems

KevinMD.com

In retrospect, we were an addicted nation waiting to happen. Not from a self-indulgent culture, not from an unwillingness to suffer hardship, nor any of the generational criticisms of lack of grit. Our opioid crisis derives from an impatient culture that fears loss of health more than health care profit. With pain as most people’s Read more… How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery solves our opioid problems originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Covid-19 Linked To Higher Risk Of Developing Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases

Forbes Healthcare

An acute Covid-19 infection could be linked to a higher risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after getting infected.

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Medicare’s GLP-1 spending is skyrocketing, even without weight loss coverage: KFF

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Gross Medicare spending on the pricey drugs rose from $57 million in 2018 to $5.7 billion in 2022, according to a new analysis from the health policy group.

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Introducing the MedBridge Digital Health Academy

Medbridge

Digital care has the potential to revolutionize the way care is delivered, but even positive changes can be difficult without the right plan and resources in place. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Digital Health Academy—an expansion of our content library that includes all the digital health education and training needed to prepare your […] The post Introducing the MedBridge Digital Health Academy appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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WEBINAR: The How-To of Healthcare Analytics: Implementation to Activation

The Healthcare Blog

SPONSORED POST 30% of the world’s data volume is being generated by the healthcare industry. We have more information available to us than any other industry but have yet to realize the potential of this information to create predictive, personalized care. To help us navigate the data complexities currently holding us back, Reuters Events has united informatics experts, from NYC Health + Hospitals , Sutter Health , & UnityPoint Health.

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The Era Of Healthier Produce Thanks To Science Is Just Getting Started

Forbes Healthcare

Fruits and veggies are nature’s gift to humanity. With new genomic techniques, we can make them even tastier, healthier, more accessible, and longer lasting.

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From Overwhelming Billing to Thriving Practice: Coronis Health Empowers Your Gastroenterology Practice 

Coronis Health

Running a successful gastroenterology practice involves a delicate balance. While you focus on delivering exceptional patient care, the intricate complexities of billing and coding can become a source of frustration. Lost revenue, administrative burdens, and the constant challenge of staying compliant with regulations can hinder your practice’s growth and impact your commitment to patient well-being.

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AI: From Sci-Fi Fantasy to Boardroom Reality – A Deep Dive into Advanced AI Business Applications

Connectivity

AI: From Sci-Fi Fantasy to Boardroom Reality - A Deep Dive into Advanced Business Applications Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer relegated to the realm of science fiction. It’s rapidly transforming the business landscape, empowering companies to make data-driven decisions, optimize processes, and gain a significant competitive edge. But how exactly are businesses leveraging AI for these advanced practices?

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Which nonprofit hospitals give back the most, and least, to their communities?

Medical Economics

Nonprofit are exempt from paying taxes and in return are expected to invest in their communities. But most hospitals aren't meeting their obligation.

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Apple Vision Pro Could Reduce Surgeon Training Time 40% To 200%

Forbes Healthcare

Apple Vision Pro is perhaps the best virtual tool yet for training surgeons, says a company that builds virtual experiences to medical training, adding that.

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Supporting and safeguarding survivors of FGM/C

Practice Index

This year, on World Health day, April 10th, we will be hosting a webinar on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. The role of medical professionals is essential in not only helping to end this practice, but also in supporting survivors of FGM/C. In the webinar, the Orchid Project will cover what FGM/C is and how to identify it, it's impacts as well as having insights from doctors themselves who specialise in responding and supporting cases of FGM/C.

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Celebrating National Doctor's Day 2024: Journeys Through Medicine

Doximity

In honor of National Doctor's Day, we celebrate the dedication and compassion of physicians across the nation who have shared moments that reminded them why they chose to become doctors. Each story reflects a moment of clarity, a patient's gratitude, or a life-changing encounter that reaffirms their commitment to the field of medicine. These doctors, hailing from varied specialties and backgrounds, embody the spirit of healthcare—improving lives one patient at a time.

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How physicians and other health care practitioners can reduce the financial costs of IV injury

Medical Economics

When using intravenous therapies, if you and your staff aren’t paying attention to patient safety, you can be sure medical malpractice attorneys will be.

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How Old Are You Really? New ‘Aging’ Clock Provides Clues

Forbes Healthcare

We age along two clocks: a chronological clock and a biological clock. The two don’t always align: some people may be biologically "younger" than their chronological age would suggest, and others, older.

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Mark Sircus and “natural allopathic medicine”? Now I’ve heard everything from quacks

Science Based Medicine

The term "allopathic medicine" was invented by homeopaths in the 19th century as a disparaging term for medicine. So to see a quack like Mark Sircus try to coopt it as "natural allopathic medicine" is quite something. The post Mark Sircus and “natural allopathic medicine”? Now I’ve heard everything from quacks first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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