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Evaluating the Safety of Cell Therapy: What You Need to Know

Scrubs

Cell therapy stands at the forefront of modern medical marvels, promising transformative treatments for an array of diseases. However, amid the soaring optimism, the assessment and assurance of safety remain pivotal for healthcare providers who are always looking for a solution that offers safe and effective procedure for their patients. Understanding the intricacies of evaluating the safety of cell therapy is paramount before embarking on this groundbreaking medical journey.

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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. These can range from the need for custodial care to a desire to avoid personal challenges. However, these admissions come with their own set of difficulties, particularly in the realm of Medicare coverage and reimbursement.

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Enough! Why the Claudine Gay Resignation Hurts

Minority Nurse

What we all feared just happened when Claudine Gay, the first Black president of Harvard University, announced that she was stepping down after only six months on the job—the shortest stint ever for the university’s president position. The latest news about Claudine Gay admittedly dredged up some all too familiar and saddening experiences for me and many executives like me when I heard the news.

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U.S. Trade Development Agency And 19Labs Partner to Accelerate Rural Telemedicine Deployments Throughout Mexico

19 Labs

The USTDA-funded study, led by 19Labs together with our Mexican partner, Vasanta, will enable rural community members to receive advanced healthcare through the GALE telemedicine platform and our partners Zoom, Viasat, Echonous, and others. Redwood City, CA – January 8, 2024 Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has signed a grant agreement with Mexican digital connectivity company Vasanta Comunicaciones SAPI de CV (Vasanta) that will pilot telemedicine technology from C

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Ransomware Attacks Kill One Patient a Month – So Stop Them

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. A new report by Emsisoft documents an increase in ransomware attacks in the US, with 2,207 US hospitals, schools and governments directly impacted in 2023. According to the report, last year a total of 46 hospital systems […] The article Ransomware Attacks Kill One Patient a Month – So Stop Them appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HeartMates, Bringing Community and Heart Health Love from Damar Hamlin – Abbott at #CES2024

Health Populi

The heart is a major health-category at CES 2024, from wristband wearable tech to remote health monitoring devices enabling cardiovascular hospital-to-home care. Abbott, one of the first life science companies to exhibit at CES back in 2022, announced the HeartMates program here at #CES2024 today as part of a panel titled Ahead of the Game: Revolutionizing Athlete Safety with Emerging Health Tech.

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Why your doctor has an OnlyFans

KevinMD.com

I read an article yesterday about a teenager who became suicidal after his classmates learned that his mother had an OnlyFans account. Ironically, I have a 12-year-old son, and I had just created my own account. I shared this news with my son, and his first question was, “Is your face on it?” The second Read more… Why your doctor has an OnlyFans originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Overcoming Challenges For Effective Contract Management In VBC

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shyam Manoj Karunakaran, executive vice president of health plans, CitiusTech. While VBC (Value based care) is the current focus point for the healthcare industry, it is important for organizations in this sector to ensure […] The article Overcoming Challenges For Effective Contract Management In VBC appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mainstreaming the Connected Life, with a Side of Trust — Insights from Capgemini at the Start of #CES2024

Health Populi

Even with serious concerns about personal data privacy and lack of integration, “connected products” are an integral aspect of peoples’ everyday lives. That’s the central thesis in a timely report from Capgemini Research Institute, Connected products: Enhancing consumers’ lives with technology. This study is well-timed as we begin a week-long exploration into the latest technology innovations being unveiled at CES 2024, the annual mega-conference hosted by the Cons

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Don’t Take a New Role Unless You Can Fully Commit

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A leader recently told me she was considering accepting a new role outside her current organization. She was ready for a change in 2024. What she said next concerned me. I am not sure it will work out how I want it to, but if not – […] The post Don’t Take a New Role Unless You Can Fully Commit appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Med School Applications Kick Off: Ten Tips to Get You Through the Season

Accepted Blog

Getting ready to apply to medical school ? This can be a hectic time as you try to stay on top of everything. Here are ten tips to help you hit the ground running: 1. Get cozy with AMCAS/AACOMAS. These two services – the American Medical College Application Service ( AMCAS ) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service ( AACOMAS ) – are the primary gateways for future physicians.

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Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Charlie Falcone, CEO, Verisys. If you find credentialing uninspiring, consider this cautionary tale. In a frequently cited negligent credentialing case, an Illinois jury awarded the plaintiff nearly $8 million dollars when the patient’s foot […] The article Eight Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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A Tale of Two Houses: House Calls at #CES2024 with Amazon and AARP + Samsung

Health Populi

The growing movement of health care to the home is evident by a growing list of point solutions featured at CES 2024. Digital health has been a fast-growing category of consumer-facing devices at CES for over a decade. But with the growing ubiquity of connectivity, cloud computing, sensors and this year AI “everywhere,” a person’s home as their health-hub is an increasingly practical scenario.

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America’s health care safety net is in danger

KevinMD.com

A new health crisis is looming on the horizon in the United States, and it will affect the most vulnerable people. I am not talking about another pandemic, the downstream impact of delayed preventive screenings, or even the ongoing substance use crisis. I am talking about the endangerment of America’s health care safety net, including Read more… America’s health care safety net is in danger originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Should You Consider a Caribbean Medical School?

Accepted Blog

If the application season isn’t going as you’d hoped, your thoughts might be turning to alternative ways of advancing your medical education. Perhaps you’re thinking about retaking the MCAT, boosting your GPA with postbaccalaureate coursework, or spending a year in a clinical or research environment. Or you might be thinking about warm tropical breezes and the island life that awaits you at a Caribbean medical school.

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5 Fall Prevention Hospital Strategies That Work

Performance Health

Falls can lead to severe consequences for patients and may result in extended hospital stays or even long-term injuries. To address this concern, hospitals employ various fall prevention strategies to ensure the safety of their patients. In this blog post, we will explore five effective fall prevention hospital strategies that have proven to be successful.

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Access to Technology Is the New Pillar for Well-Being: CES & the UN Partner for Human Security for All

Health Populi

In kicking off #CES2024, CTA’s researchers noted the acceleration of global connectivity, with gaps in peoples’ ability to connect depending where they live: by region, the percent of people connected to the internet today are, according to CTA’s data, 92% in the U.S. 87% in the E.U. 76% in Latin America 73% in China 55% in Nigeria 46% in India. Such gaps in connectivity threaten peoples’ individual well-being, but also social and political stability that impacts the entire world’s security.

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What Are Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)?  

Medical Advantage

Harnessing the power of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) enables healthcare professionals to provide accurate, timely, and personalized care. CDSS encompasses a range of tools and interventions, both computerized and non-computerized, that are instrumental in assisting healthcare practitioners to make more accurate decisions by integrating clinical knowledge with patient data while meeting interoperability standards.

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Gift Card Giveaway Does Not Violate Anti-Kickback Statute, HHS Says

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The plan of a healthcare consulting firm (the “Firm”) to give gift cards to physicians in exchange for referrals to new customers does not violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (the “AKS”), according to an Advisory Opinion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). The Firm provides practice optimization services including data analytics services, electronic health record consulting services, compliance monitoring, and assistance with M

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How a Behavioral Health Organization Unified Event Reporting

Performance Health

When I Am Boundless faced the challenge of managing fragmented and inefficient incident reporting across its services, they turned to Performance Health Partners (PHP). PHP’s customizable and user-friendly software streamlined their complex systems, enhancing efficiency and care quality. This solution not only resolved underreporting issues but also scaled seamlessly with the organization’s growth, propelling I Am Boundless toward operational excellence and improved patient care.

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Consumers’ Spending on Tech in 2024 Will Increase: CTA’s #CES2024 Forecast

Health Populi

2023 was a pretty lackluster year for consumers’ spending on technology: inflation, concerns about global instability, and general household economic ennui caused consumers to ration spending on most electronic gadgets last year. Enter a more cash-positive mood for many consumers keener in the new year to acquire updated and upgraded tech, from computer hardware to wearable tech for health, according to the forecast released by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) research team.

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How to Become an Orthopedics Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

Are you interested in a healthcare job that lets you help people recover from injury? If so, becoming an orthopedics medical assistant may be the best career choice for you. Prism Career Institute offers healthcare-related training programs , including a Medical Assistant program , at our campuses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Here, we discuss becoming an orthopedics medical assistant, the job outlook, and more.

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APIs in Healthcare: A Guide for Physicians

Mobius MD

An application programming interface (API) is a set of standards that govern how software applications talk to each other. APIs are increasingly important in healthcare data exchange, whether for data analytics, medical research, or creating innovative ways to access the EHR. What are APIs, and why do they matter for healthcare? This article explains APIs for physicians and other healthcare professionals who don’t have a technical computing background.

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Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024 [Episode 557]

Accepted Blog

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions. She also makes new predictions for the upcoming year, including the increased use of video in applications and the continuation of questions about lived experience

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Microlearning in Healthcare Training: Enhancing Skills and Empowering Professionals

Relias

Front-line staff in post-acute care settings are constantly on the go — from room to room in a skilled nursing facility or from home to home, caring for people with various needs. They are also required to complete compliance training and pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay updated and deliver high-quality care. Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge.

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Enhancing Patient Safety: Using Risk Assessment Tools in Healthcare

Performance Health

Patient safety is a fundamental principle in healthcare, and risk assessment tools play a crucial role in bolstering it. These tools provide a snapshot of a patient’s current health status, allowing healthcare providers to identify potential risks and implement measures to prevent safety events. They are not only required under HIPAA regulations but also enable organizations to cultivate a more robust safety culture.

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AI and Access to Personalized and Precision Medicine

Connectivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare landscape, democratizing access to personalized and precision medicine for patients worldwide. From early diagnosis and treatment planning to drug discovery and clinical research, AI is empowering clinicians and scientists to deliver better care and outcomes. All within the past three months, there have been substantial advances with AI-powered early detection of sepsis.

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How To Become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) in NJ

ACI Medical & Dental School

As Electronic Health Records (EHR) replace traditional paper charts and become more common in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and dental offices, a Certified EHR Specialist (CEHRS) is becoming an increasingly integral position in a healthcare team. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment for this role is expected to grow 8% by 2032.

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Maximizing Healthcare Reimbursement Through Higher Patient Satisfaction Scores

Relias

In a consumer-driven industry, healthcare organizations must compete to gain new patients and maintain their loyalty. One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores. Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viabi

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2024: Is it time to (re)negotiate your physician contract?

KevinMD.com

Most of us fall short of making New Year’s resolutions. The reason is simple: unrealistic goals. Negotiation or renegotiation of your physician contract is attainable. Your income is paramount to financial freedom, job satisfaction, and avoiding burnout risk and stress. Hospital or practice employment has increased among physicians. The motivations include financial stability, lower risk, Read more… 2024: Is it time to (re)negotiate your physician contract?

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Recap of HLC’s 2023 Webinars

Healthcare Leadership Council

The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted 10 webinars in 2023 on various healthcare topics prioritized by its members. Panelists representing the breadth of the healthcare industry showcased private sector innovation, common hurdles, and analyzed legislation and regulations in play which would affect the delivery of care. Additionally, HLC hosted an in-person Hill briefing on artificial intelligence, and is planning on more in-person events for 2024.