Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

JUNE 13, 2024

The following question is from a program director of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)–accredited medical assisting program: We are in the process of trying to ensure that our medical assisting certificate program will adhere to the new program length requirements for gainful employment. Under this new federal regulation, certificate programs… Continue reading U.S.

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Emerging RN Leader

JUNE 12, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO colleague recently shared that health systems tolerate terrible behavior from patients and families because they are worried about their HCAHPS scores. She noted, “We are being held hostage because these scores impact our reimbursement. It seems crazy because the demand for healthcare far exceeds our […] The post Are We Held Hostage by HCAHPS Scores?

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 10, 2024

Moderna said it will talk with regulators to figure out next steps for its combination COVID-flu vaccine and will present data at an upcoming medical conference.

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Science Based Medicine

JUNE 13, 2024

Although multiple antivaccine investigations have failed to deliver any substantive evidence of alleged crimes, the latest antivax flops won't flip anyone. The post “Fauci Files” and Florida’s Grand Jury Investigations Fail to Deliver first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 12, 2024

More Americans had insurance in 2023 than at any other time in the nation’s history, spurring medical utilization and accelerating healthcare spending faster than growth in the overall economy, according to government projections.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 10, 2024

This is a story about placebo effects. I raise the issue because the prominent journal JAMA-Psychiatry published a paper purporting to show that placebos have great effects in many psychiatric conditions. The erroneous conclusion provides excellent teaching points. First a Thought Experiment Say I gave 100 cyclists a red supplement designed to increase muscle contraction and increase pedal power.

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Science Based Medicine

JUNE 9, 2024

If were are supposed to be indifferent to the deaths of young people because "hardly any" died, and we are supposed to be indifferent to the deaths of older people because "their time to death in general is not that long," which of the 1.1 million COVID deaths should we care about? The post “This Thing Has Killed Less Than Or About As Many As Flu Would Kill In A Normal Year In Kids, I Say Hardly Any” & “80-Year-Olds, Their Time To Death In General Is Not That Long.” first appeared on Science

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Medical Economics

JUNE 14, 2024

The study found that hospitalized patients whose care teams received AI-generated alerts about adverse changes in their health were 43% more likely to receive timely escalated care and significantly less likely to die.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 14, 2024

A few weeks ago, I wrote a “ Friday Reflection ” inspired by the quotation: “Regard for power implies disregard for those without power…” The line came from Robert Caro’s 1974 epic biography, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York. I got carried away and offered up the quote to our readers as a prompt for an essay.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 12, 2024

An expert panel convened by the National Academies has proposed a common definition for long Covid. This definition may benefit researchers, clinicians, and patients.

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Science Based Medicine

JUNE 12, 2024

What are “ultraprocessed foods” and are they a health risk? One would think there is reason for concern, given all the hyped headlines, but as is often the case the data is somewhat complicated. The complexity begins with the fact that there is no agreed-upon operational definition of “ultraprocessed food” (UPF). Processed food generally refers to food products that are already prepared […] The post Ultraprocessed Foods first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 13, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carina Edwards, CEO, Kipu Health. According to one report, business executives mentioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than 30,000 times in earnings calls at the end of 2023. AI, and debates around fears, capabilities and […] The article Adopting AI In Behavioral Health Practices: Three Factors for Success appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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MedQuest College

JUNE 10, 2024

Medical assistants embark on a journey filled with learning and growth, and one essential aspect of their education is mastering medical terminology. Medical terminology serves as the foundation of effective communication in the healthcare field, allowing professionals to accurately describe symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures. Understanding Medical Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes Medical terminology is built upon a combination of prefixes, roots, and suffixes, each contributing to the

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 14, 2024

Lefkofsky, the founder and CEO of Tempus, spoke with Forbes about the IPO and the company, which is built on a massive trove of AI-trained patient and genomic data.

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Science Based Medicine

JUNE 14, 2024

A doctor who actually treated COVID patients said at the start of the pandemic, "Just because they are young doesn’t mean they aren’t vulnerable." The post Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: “An Infection Is A Severe Problem For Older Populations, and Also For People Who Have Certain Chronic Conditions. For Younger Populations Under 70, It’s Much Milder.” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 11, 2024

The health system found financing after its original backer Medical Properties Trust declined to provide more funds. Steward will present the deal in federal bankruptcy court later this week for final approval.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

By MARIE COPOULOS & MONICA NAKIELSKI Following a year of growing conversation about the links between the climate and our health, a new proposed rule from the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) links value-based payment innovation and sustainability for the first time, creating important precedent for an emerging connection in the health care sector and for system strategy.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 14, 2024

Two executives of Done Global Inc. were accused by the Department of Justice of creating a $100 million scheme to distribute over 40 million ADHD medication pills to patients with no “legitimate medical purpose.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 14, 2024

Cara Lunsford is the VP of Community at Nurse.com , fostering a community where nurses can find peer support, allies, professional opportunities, resources, and education. She ’ s also the host of Nurse.com ’ s NurseDot Podcast and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting a variety of voices within the nursing industry while also speaking to her personal experiences as an RN and founder of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app exclusively for nurses (acquired by Nurse.com in 2022).

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 13, 2024

The vice president also called for states to increase oversight of their nonprofit health systems’ charity care programs, noting some patients incurred debt when they should have qualified for assistance.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Welldoc is a consumer facing tool that has been around a long, long time in the diabetes management space. It was the first company to be certified by the FDA as Software as a Medical Device, and it has moved into wide range of diseases as the consumer front-end for many organizations. Welldoc itself is hiding behind the scenes in most of these relationships but it has grown steadily and not had to raise money since 2016.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 11, 2024

Discover what AI hallucinations are in healthcare, why they're a problem, and how we can fix them. Learn the steps to spot and resolve false positives effectively.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 12, 2024

Blake Lynch, aka Nurse Blake , loves caring for and helping patients and caring for and helping fellow nurses. As a popular nursing influencer, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker, Nurse Blake uses humor to bring nurses together. Working in trauma centers around the country, Nurse Blake started posting original comedy videos aimed at his profession to cope with the stress of his nursing job.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 14, 2024

State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward's new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don't sell at auction.

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Unitek College

JUNE 12, 2024

Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements for performing intubation. Intubation can mean the difference between life and death. Doctors, respiratory therapists, and some nurses perform this procedure on patients who cannot breathe on their own. Patients may need to be intubated when anesthetized during surgery or because of a severe illness that affects their […] The post Step-by-Step Guide to Intubation appeared first on Unitek College.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 10, 2024

We must prioritize patients' best interests over political considerations. Patients and taxpayers will be better off if we dare to let patients take the driver’s seat.

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99MGMT

JUNE 14, 2024

Social media has become an integrated part of today's world, and it is no surprise that it plays an increasingly important role in our lives. As healthcare professionals, you know the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, including social media-related ones.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 12, 2024

The influential advisory group has been lobbying the federal government to collect more detailed information on how states loop providers into funding Medicaid for almost a decade.

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Practice Index

JUNE 12, 2024

Guidelines Live is a two-day event for all members of the primary care team with 3 consecutive clinical streams focusing on clinical guidance and hot topics seen in daily practice. Practice Index, in association with the Institute of General Practice Management , is delighted to bring you a dedicated stream of exciting, informative business and management sessions.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 12, 2024

Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.

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Trafft

JUNE 10, 2024

As all personal trainers know, a good exercise routine takes consistency. The same is true when coming up with a plan on how to sell personal training packages to clients. Personal trainers need to be consistent in their efforts to attract new clientele and sell their services. But how do you start the sales process without boring your potential client?

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