Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
An older drug in the same GLP-1 class as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound appeared to protect the brain from shrinking and stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s, researchers found.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 31, 2024
The insurer shrank its plan footprint for 2025 in a bid to improve margins. Now, Humana is giving market watchers loose guidance into how that reduction could affect its enrollment along with second quarter results.
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Medical Economics
AUGUST 2, 2024
Connected medical devices will be essential to help monitor and manage chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and respiratory diseases, as well as other conditions like sleep apnea, obesity and diabetes.
The Healthcare Blog
JULY 30, 2024
By JOSHUA SEIDMAN In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy boldly declared that our country has a “loneliness epidemic.” In the Surgeon General’s public health advisory, “ Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation ,” he draws on decades of empirical evidence demonstrating the tremendous toll that loneliness has on people’s quality of life, and how it also increases the risk of premature death by 26%.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 29, 2024
A variety of backyard wildlife, such as rabbits, mice and bats, had SARS-CoV-2 infections, potentially making evolution of this virus more unpredictable.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.
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Science Based Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
On Friday, JAMA Health Forum published a study that is just more evidence that public health interventions against COVID-19 saved lives. The post As imperfect as they are, public health interventions save lives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
If this bill becomes law, the CDC Injury Center and other valuable public health programs will cease to exist. Healthcare costs will continue to rise and our nation's health will decline.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The research, which found socially vulnerable counties were more likely to have MA plans rated under 3.5 stars, is the latest highlighting the importance of location in healthcare access.
Sensible Medicine
JULY 27, 2024
When a friend makes a mistake, it is your responsibility to let him know. In the words of the Ad Council and the US Department of Transportation, “friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” They also “don’t let friends misinterpret the medical literature because they have been blinded by their priors.” Friends do this even if the results of the paper in question should change nobody’s behavior and if calling them out will invite the wrath of Sensible Medici
Science Based Medicine
JULY 31, 2024
Over the last few decades there has been a steady infiltration of acupuncture into Western mainstream medicine. It is not unreasonable to conclude that acupuncture’s journey from an exotic Eastern practice to a fringe treatment to mainstream acceptance has been complete. Knowledgeable proponents of science based medicine (SBM) who remain skeptical of acupuncture now find themselves on the fringe.
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Participants with the highest BMI scores and those who regularly smoked cigarettes saw the largest decreases in colorectal cancer risk.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The health benefits administrator said a vendor’s user accounts were compromised, and information like contact details, Social Security numbers and medical information could be exposed.
Sensible Medicine
JULY 29, 2024
Let’s think today about one of evidence-based medicine’s biggest blind spots: the study of policies. Drugs, devices and treatment strategies often face the challenge of randomized trials. Yet policies mostly escape this challenge. It seems all a policy needs is a strong champion and plausibility. Yet the failure of the hospital readmission penalty policy and sepsis protocols expose the risks of implementing a policy because it sounds good.
Medical Economics
AUGUST 1, 2024
American Academy of Physician Associates says patients face health care shortages as American Medical Association suppresses modernization efforts.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 31, 2024
Thyroid, pancreas, small intestine, kidney and non-HPV-associated oral and throat cancers had the highest rates among millennials and Gen X when compared to boomers.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for data breaches — a spot the sector has held since 2011.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Opponents of birth control don't object to condoms because they think they don't work, and Dr. Vinay Prasad doesn't object to masks because he thinks they don't work. The post Dr. Adam Cifu Should Recognize, Dr. Vinay Prasad Will Never Admit Measures to Limit Viruses “Work” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
99MGMT
JULY 31, 2024
Operating a private practice can put strain on the practicing physician, as they need to balance patient care with administrative tasks and staff management. Physician practice management companies, also known as Management Services Organizations (MSOs), offer non-clinical business administrative services to private practices, alleviating some of these pressures.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
The findings add to reports popular weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound could help curb behaviors like drinking, cannabis use and gambling.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 31, 2024
The incentive program offers hospitals a carrot for relieving debt that health systems were unlikely to recover anyway, with experts labeling the program a “win-win” for patients and providers.
Minority Nurse
JULY 29, 2024
In this time of increasing focus on efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion , creating a more diverse nursing and healthcare workforce is a goal that many would agree is worth pursuing. A more diverse workforce positively manifests for all parties involved, whether doctors, nurse practitioners , nurses, or other healthcare professionals. However, barriers to inclusion and diversity within the doctorally prepared nursing workforce are a challenge that some are beginning to address.
Valant
JULY 29, 2024
ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for Altered Mental Status. Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. This code is acceptable to insurers when used to describe a marked change in mental health status not attributable to other factors.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 31, 2024
Researchers found many chocolate products across the U.S. contained higher-than-recommended levels of toxic heavy metals lead and cadmium, but the industry says the products are safe to eat.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 30, 2024
The share of Americans who were either “cost insecure” or “cost desperate” when it comes to healthcare have both increased since 2022, a Gallup and West Health survey found.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 2, 2024
Measles cases are increasing. Kids and even many adults are at risk of injury and death from this vaccine-preventable illness that should be a historical footnote. The post Measles 2024: ‘Merica, are you okay? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Valant
AUGUST 1, 2024
Choosing between opening your own practice or working at a group practice is a critical decision for behavioral healthcare providers. Understanding the benefits and challenges of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Pros of Opening Your Own Practice If autonomy is one of your priorities, opening your own practice could be the right choice.
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 27, 2024
While this sounds esoteric—why should anyone care about these vials? —there is no question that this shortage will seriously hurt patients.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
AUGUST 2, 2024
The deal with private equity firms TowerBrook and Clayton, Dubilier and Rice comes months after New Mountain Capital announced its own takeover bid, which some analysts thought undervalued the company.
Relias
JULY 30, 2024
Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Whether your organization is looking to improve its hiring and retention efforts for individuals with a disability or working to help businesses in your community with these efforts, this article will help guide you through the basics.
Valant
JULY 28, 2024
ICD-10 Code for Suicidal Ideation In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for suicidal ideation, or when a patient is seriously considering or has a plan to end their life. The ICD-10 code for suicidal ideation is R45.851, which is a separate family of coding from depression and other mental health disorders. The reason for the differentiation is that not everyone with clinical depression has suicidal ideation.
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