Athena Career Academy

APRIL 11, 2024

If you have decided to begin a medical assistant training program , you have already made a great decision for your future. Working as a medical assistant offers excellent job security, many career opportunities, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of your patients. Once you have decided to begin a training program, the next step is to choose the right program for you.

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

APRIL 10, 2024

I received the following question from a CMA (AAMA)® who is also a surgical technologist: I am a CMA (AAMA) and am also certified in surgical technology in the state in which I am currently working. I am planning to move to New Jersey, a state that does not recognize surgical technology in its law.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 8, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison, Executive Committee Chair and Public Policy Leadership Workgroup Vice Chair, EHR Association. In the months that have passed since the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued the […] The article Concerns and Uncertainty In the Wake of Sweeping HTI-1 Rule appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Emerging RN Leader

APRIL 10, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This week, I had the honor of presenting the AONL Research Foundation Keynote at the AONL meeting in New Orleans. My topic was the Evolving Role of Nurse Manager in the New World of Work. To prepare for this presentation, we sought input from nurse managers through five […] The post The Impact of Staffing Shortages on the Nurse Manager Role appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 9, 2024

Justin Ishbia may not be as well known (or as rich) as his younger brother Mat. But with a $7 billion portfolio of veterinary clinics, autism treatment centers and bakeries, he’s made a fortune for himself and his investors.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 12, 2024

Rampant consolidation continues to threaten the existence of independent physicians, according to a new report from Avalere and the Physicians Advocacy Institute.

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Science Based Medicine

APRIL 7, 2024

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya March 2020: "If it’s true that the novel coronavirus would kill millions without shelter-in-place orders and quarantines, then the extraordinary measures being carried out in cities and states around the country are surely justified." The post Every Time Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Talks About COVID, He Proves He Was Totally Wrong About COVID first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 10, 2024

The impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack is financially hurting tens of thousands of doctor practices with 80 percent of physicians reporting “lost revenue from unpaid claims,” according to a survey by the American Medical Association.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 12, 2024

The class action alleges the Meta Pixel embedded on VillageMD’s website allowed the primary care provider to disclose personal and protected health information to third parties, including Facebook and Google.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Tim O’Connell discusses emtelligent’s capability to take unstructured clinical data and using NLP, match it to clinical ontologies and figure out what disease patients have, and enable payers and providers to do something about it–rather than payment coding which is what NLP has usually been used for. I spoke to him at HIMSS in March where he was launching emtelligent own new large language model (LLM).

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Medical Economics

APRIL 9, 2024

While all members of the health care team deserve appreciation and respect, Doctors’ Day was created especially to recognize the work of physicians.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 11, 2024

There have been several cases reported globally of domestic cats and dogs becoming infected with bird flu after eating or being exposed to other infected animals.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 12, 2024

Overall, 31% of people with a completed renewal were removed from the safety-net insurance program, while 69% had their coverage renewed, according to KFF.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

By KIM BELLARD Among the many things that infuriate me about the U.S. healthcare system, health systems sending their patients to collections – or even suing them – is pretty high on the list (especially when they are “non-profit” and./or faith-based organizations, which we should expect to behave better). There’s no doubt medical debt in the U.S. is a huge problem.

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Open Dental

APRIL 11, 2024

Learn about customizing the Open Dental Certifications tool to help you monitor employee advancement as they Learn Open Dental. The post Building an Open Dental Certification Process for Your Employees appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 11, 2024

Over the last ten years, we have witnessed a transformation from speculative science to a reality where genetic disorders are treated not just in theory but in reality.

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Connectivity

APRIL 9, 2024

AI: Digital Marketing Reality - A Deep Dive into the Powerhouse Tools The digital marketing landscape is a battlefield. Attention spans are shrinking, competition is fierce, and the need to personalize the customer journey is paramount. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), no longer the stuff of science fiction but a powerful weapon in the marketer’s arsenal.

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Medbridge

APRIL 10, 2024

It’s the age old question: Fee-for-service vs. value-based care? While the overwhelming majority of private practices remain in a fee-for-service (FFS) model today, the writing is on the wall: The transition to value-based care (VBC) is coming. Private practice has traditionally been resistant to this change, but remember that just ten years ago, hospitals and […] The post Fee-For-Service vs.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Congress has until year-end to take action before some pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire, which could create new challenges for patients and providers used to virtual care, witnesses at House hearing said.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 7, 2024

Soaring drug prices in America have left many Americans unable to pay for medications and treatments that could otherwise improve their health and well-being.

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Trafft

APRIL 12, 2024

Are you passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a knack for problem-solving? If so, then a career as a business coach might be the perfect fit for you. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of becoming a business coach, covering everything from understanding the role to acquiring the necessary skills and certifications.

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Practice Index

APRIL 11, 2024

On 3 rd April, my practice wrote a letter to all our patients to tell them about the pressures general practice is under and what this means for them in terms of their care. I was pretty nervous about sending it out, as we know how things can be portrayed and how some people seem to have a vendetta against GP surgeries no matter what we do. The letter, which came from the IGPM template , was picked up by the local media.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. As you have probably realized by now, medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 12, 2024

Roger Samuelsson is a new billionaire thanks to soaring demand from big pharma firms like Novo Nordisk for his company SHL Medical’s autoinjectors.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 12, 2024

AMA survey paints a grim picture of the aftermath of the cyber-attack, with an 36% of respondents reporting the suspension of claim payments.

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Science Based Medicine

APRIL 12, 2024

A new study designed to better account for hidden confounding factors has found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in childhood. The post New Study Finds No Link Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Earlier testing resulted in expanded approval as well as broader Medicare coverage. Now, Novo Nordisk has proved Wegovy can benefit heart failure patients, too.

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Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 8, 2024

Home Test to Treat program is closing April 16. Patients have limited options for testing and getting treatment with Paxlovid.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 10, 2024

Consumers want a seamless digital experience that can simplify the care journey and help them better manage rising costs. Complex regulations heighten compliance risk and absorb a great share of staff resources as providers continue to face workforce shortages. In this guide, we’ll explore how a unified end-to-end RCM approach that integrates consumer-facing digital functionality with robust front, middle and back-end capabilities, can help providers overcome hurdles presented by 3 major trends:

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical practices and billing services constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and financial performance. Two terms often come into play: “Revenue Optimization” and “Practice Optimization.” While they may sound similar, understanding their distinctions is crucial for healthcare providers and billing professionals. While Revenue Optimization and Practice Optimization share the common goal of improving the overall performance of a healthcare practice, they target differe

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Lawsuits against the UnitedHealth subsidiary are racking up following a cyberattack against the technology firm in late February.

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