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Advancing Your Career: The Role of Online Certifications in Healthcare

We Care Online

Advancing Your Career: The Role of Online Certifications in Healthcare In todays fast-paced world, staying competitive in the healthcare field requires more than just meeting the basics. Continuous learning and professional development have become cornerstones for building a thriving career. For healthcare professionals juggling demanding schedules, family responsibilities, and tight budgets, online certifications have emerged as a game-changer.

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Why America’s $4.5 Trillion Healthcare System Can’t Afford To Stay The Same

Forbes Healthcare

This issue goes beyond coverage; it calls for a foundational rebuild of our healthcare system to reduce waste and increase value. Reform is the only way to address the dysfunction that is causing so much despair across the US.

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2025 health care predictions part 3

Physicians Practice

What top health care leaders expect from the new year

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7 of the biggest healthcare cyberattack and breach stories of 2024

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry continued to rise this year. Here are some of the largest incidents, from Change Healthcare to Ascension.

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Health care predictions for 2025 – a slideshow

Medical Economics

AANP offers five critical health care trends for next year.

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How GSIs Help Healthcare Providers Improve Patient Care With GenAI

Forbes Healthcare

Global system integrators like NTT Data, Deloitte, and Cognizant have deep expertise in AI and healthcare to help providers modernize or deploy AI-based solutions.

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Stopgap funding bill includes sweeping PBM reform, preserves telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Lawmakers Tuesday night released the full text of a bipartisan agreement to fund the government through March. It could also reshape the pharmacy supply chain by reforming how controversial drug middlemen do business.

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Trusting RFK Jr. to Research Vaccines is Like Trusting a Hungry Python to Babysit a Kitten

Science Based Medicine

If RFK Jr. "researches" vaccines, he will certainly "discover" they cause autism. It's possible that this "research" will be used as justification to revoke authorization for vaccines. That's always been the endgame. The post Trusting RFK Jr. to Research Vaccines is Like Trusting a Hungry Python to Babysit a Kitten first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Do Taxi Drivers Really Have A Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s?

Forbes Healthcare

Could the navigation involved in these jobs cause changes in parts of the brain related to the disease? Experts aren't convinced.

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The Futile Quest for "Why"

Sensible Medicine

Frequently, after a school shooting, The Onion publishes the headline , “‘No Way To Prevent This,' Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens." 1 I find this a brilliant response. Admittedly, less brilliant is my response every time the media predictably starts reporting on a “motive”: “Why are people looking for a motive?

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State officials push Kaiser to end behavioral healthcare strike

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Nearly 2,400 behavioral healthcare workers have been on strike since October. California lawmakers say that Kaiser has failed to meet demand for patient services during that time.

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Health-Tech at the Holidays: 2024 Consumer Health-Tech Trends Under the Tree

Health Populi

One in two U.S. adults plans to purchase at least one health and wellness digital health technology product to gift during the winter 2024 holiday season, according to the 2024 Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns study served up by CTA, the Consumer Technology Association — aka the annual host of CES. Specifically, 41% of givers are looking to buy a dedicated health monitoring device, and 31% a product covering connected sports or fitness.

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Dengue Infections Soar Globally While Prevention And Treatment Options Fade

Forbes Healthcare

The dengue problem is worsening and there are fewer prevention and treatment options.

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Confido Health secures $3M for AI-Powered digital workers on healthcare’s front lines

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Despite the rapid adoption of digital tools, healthcare practices still rely heavily on manual workflows, with staff spending countless hours on phone calls, paperwork, and fragmented systems. While most solutions focus on automating individual tasks,Confido […] The article Confido Health secures $3M for AI-Powered digital workers on healthcare’s front lines appeared first on electroni

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AdventHealth CEO to retire in July

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The health system said it will select Terry Shaw’s replacement in the spring.

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Finding Your Community: The Best of r/therapists for Behavioral Health Providers

Valant

Community support can help behavioral health providers maintain their own well-being by providing camaraderie and understanding. Online communities such as r/therapists offer a space for mental health professionals to share experiences, seek support, and grow professionally. Understanding r/therapists r/therapists is a subreddit a forum on Reddit focused on a specific topic dedicated to professionals in the mental health field.

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3 Ways Parents Protect Kids From Social Media’s Mental Health Effects

Forbes Healthcare

3 Ways Parents Protect Kids From Social Media Allowing our kids to use social media while protecting their mental health takes time and effort from parents.

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What to Expect When Taking an Online Class with We Care Online

We Care Online

Deciding to further your education is an exciting step, and choosing to do it online with We Care Online means youre opting for flexibility, convenience, and a supportive learning environment. Whether you’re looking to become a Certified Nurse Aide , a Pharmacy Technician, or expand your skills in another area of healthcare, were here to make your online learning experience as smooth and engaging as possible.

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Navigating the Challenges of Workplace Stress

Minority Nurse

Many nurses pick nursing as a satisfying line of work that suits them, yet find that stress is a common factor in the field. With work pressures looming, such as long hours, fast-paced environments, and caring for sick patients, many nurses realize that stress management is a crucial skill to develop to prevent overworking in a dynamic field. Providing emotional labor to others doesn’t have to include burnout.

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How to Build a Thriving Behavioral Health Client List

Valant

Building a client list that supports a successful behavioral health practice requires effort, planning, and adaptability. Whether youre just starting out or looking to expand your existing practice, these strategies can help you establish a steady stream of clients. A strong client base not only ensures financial stability so you can focus on delivering high-quality care without concerns about filling your schedule.

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Nancy Pelosi Undergoes Hip Replacement After Fall

Forbes Healthcare

Nancy Pelosi sustained a hip fracture due to a fall while in Europe. Days later, she underwent hip replacement surgery.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Operative Dentistry for the Next Generation

Northwest Suburban College

Operative dentistry focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental diseases, playing a vital role in oral health. From cavity fillings to complex restorative procedures, it covers a vast range of practices. Aspiring dental professionals must understand these basics for effective patient care, restore function and aesthetics, and ensure patients maintain healthy smiles.

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Steward Health Care to close Sharon Regional Medical Center in January

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The bankrupt health system had sought a buyer for the facility for months without success, according to court documents.

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Are you accidentally recruiting narcissistic employees to your practice?

Medical Economics

Study finds that language used in job postings may be attracting the wrong kind of candidates

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This Next Generation IVF Startup Facilitated The Birth Of A Baby For The First Time

Forbes Healthcare

Doctors say IVF technology developed by Gameto, cofounded by Under 30 alumna Dina Radenkovic, has serious potential. Now its finally coming to market.

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5 reports that you can run to monitor your medical practice

Health Prime

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice.

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GoodRx appoints former PBM exec as permanent CEO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Wendy Barnes will take up the role more than a year after the drug discount and digital health company’s founders stepped down as co-CEOs.

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Comparing primary care communication interventions to improve patient engagement

Medical Economics

Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.

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How The ‘Snowmanning’ Dating Trend Could Bring Sexual Health Risks

Forbes Healthcare

If you find a new sexual partner this Winter Holiday season, beware of getting snowed by someone participating in the snowmanning dating trend.

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Administrative Procedures for Dental Assistants: An Overview

Northwest Suburban College

Dental assistants are vital in ensuring dental offices run efficiently, balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities to support dentists and care for patients. This role requires diverse skills, making dental assistants indispensable in any dental setting. Key Responsibilities of Dental Assistants Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) teaches its Dental Assistant students how to perform crucial tasks that keep dental offices functioning smoothly.

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Sanofi sues HHS to defend 340B rebate policy

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The drugmaker is following in the footsteps of Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly in filing suit to force through controversial reforms to the drug discount program, against the wishes of federal regulators.

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