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Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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WHO Provides Update About Disease X In Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Forbes Healthcare

The WHO released more information about the outbreak of Disease X in the DRC. Mainly affected children, the cause remains unknown.

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Keep Your Skills Current: Our Medication Aide Update Class

We Care Online

As a Medication Aide, you play a crucial role in ensuring that residents and patients receive the right medications safely and effectively. Staying up-to-date with the latest practices, regulations, and medication management techniques is essential to providing the highest quality of care. Thats why were excited to introduce our Medication Aide Update classdesigned to help you refresh your knowledge, stay compliant, and continue making a positive impact in your role.

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How To Implement a Healthcare Cyber Resilience Plan

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In healthcare, data breaches and cyber threats can disrupt patient care, compromise sensitive information, and even lead to financial losses. A strong cyber resilience plan isnt just about preventing attacks; its about preparing, responding, and […] The article How To Implement a Healthcare Cyber Resilience Plan appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mental Health’s Unfinished Digital Revolution

The Healthcare Blog

By TREVOR VAN MIERLO In 2021, digital mental health and substance use startups attracted a record-breaking $5.1 billion in funding. Despite the surge, the promise of scalable, transformative digital health platforms remains unfulfilled. Following the surge, investment plummeted. Unlike other industries that have been revolutionized by digital-first solutions, digital health struggles with models that fail to address cost, complexity, and access.

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If Walgreens Sells To Private Equity, Deal May Join Others Under Fire

Forbes Healthcare

If Walgreens Boots Alliance follows through with a sale to private equity, the company might join other healthcare deals under scrutiny for selling out to such investors.

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Unwrapping the Potential of Patient Feedback

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Evan Steele, founder and CEO, rater8. As the year comes to a close, patients are racing against the calendar, not just to complete their holiday shopping, but also to schedule end-of-year medical appointments. For […] The article Unwrapping the Potential of Patient Feedback appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Colby Takeda, Pear Suite

The Healthcare Blog

Colby Takeda is CEO of Pear Suite which has developed a system that helps organizations employing community health workers to track and pay for their work. These community health workers are in multiple social and health organizations. Increasingly states Medicaid and health plans are paying directly to community organizations and Pear Suite is building the capacity for those organizations to contract and bill the plans and states.

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Jamie Foxx Reveals Surprise Brain Bleed, But Strokes In Younger Patients Are Rising

Forbes Healthcare

There's been a rise in young and middle-aged U.S. adults experiencing catastrophic brain bleeds. A neurologist explains the risks, signs and treatments for strokes.

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Breaking the Chains: The Role of Stigma in Substance Use Disorders and the Path to Recovery

Intercoast

Table of contents The Weight of Stigma Barriers to Seeking Treatment The Ripple Effect of Untreated SUDs Promoting Understanding and Support The Role of Healthcare Professionals Conclusion Call to Action References Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting millions of individuals across diverse demographics.

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Why’s Your Growth Game Stuck? Solutions for Health, Money & Tech Pros!

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Today, where innovation and challenges collide daily, it can be hard to keep pace in industries that just wont slow down. The healthcare, finance, and tech sectors feel these demands acutely. Between patient loads, tech […] The article Whys Your Growth Game Stuck?

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Kris Engskov, Rippl

The Healthcare Blog

Kris Engskov is CEO of Rippl, a General Catalyst-funded company developing a wrap around care model around the primary care doctor for people with dementia. Their process is to help the family caregiver who is looking after the dementia patient and gives a ton of support to those caregivers which helps them be successful taking care of the patient at home.

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Sounding The Alarm On The Effect Of Call Centers On American Medicine

Forbes Healthcare

Sachin H. Jain sounds the alarm on a trend eroding the US healthcare quality: centralization of administration functions away from the doctors offices where patients receive care.

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Reduce patient wait times with these tips

Mobius MD

Long waits are a primary driver of patient dissatisfaction , so reducing patient wait times should be a priority for every practice. Reducing delays sets the tone for a better visit and enhances the patient experience. The average patient wait time across specialties in U.S. cities is 20 minutes. While this may not seem long, delays matter to patients.

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3 essential tasks for wrapping up your medical billing for the New Year   

Health Prime

Being so close to the New Year, it is of high importance that your medical practice finishes its medical billing in good time. This will go a long way toward your medical practice’s financial health and operational efficiency. Wrapping up your practice for the New Year includes: Reconciling all accounts accurately Sorting out outstanding claims Updating patient information These measures will prevent discrepancies that lead to financial loss, reduce mistakes, and speed up the claim approv

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Shama Rathi, Co-Founder, LunaJoy

The Healthcare Blog

Shama Rathi MD is the co-founder of LunaJoy, a mental health company that works exclusively for women. It started with pregnancy (pre- and post- partum) and now is working with women in midlife for nearly a third of its cases. Shama believes that women have been ignored and LunaJoy has built out specific care pathways for women. They are moving into the market starting with Medicaid, the payer responsible for a large number of births, mostly doing it in conjunction with OBGYN clinics.

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These Entrepreneurs Are Using AI To Fight Health Insurance Claims Denials

Forbes Healthcare

Health insurers use AI to approve or deny claims. Now patients are getting access to AI-driven tools to fight back.

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Recovering from Burnout: Tips on Healing from Exhaustion

Minority Nurse

Any nurse who’s worked long hours with no rest knows that burnout is real. In fact, 62% of nurses have experienced burnout, according to a 2020 survey. While the pandemic is over, nurses still experience exhaustion from too much stress and overexertion at the workplace. This can have negative side effects like physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion , and increased anxiety, making burned-out nurses feel like they’re fighting a cold.

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How Automation is Revolutionizing Medical Claims Processing Accuracy 

CollaborateMD

Claims processing is a pivotal piece in the revenue cycle puzzle. The reason? It directly impacts the financial health of your practice. Despite its significance, the manual processes involved in tackling medical claims are error prone and time-consuming. This leads to claim denials , lost revenue, and many headaches. Thankfully, automation has removed these obstacles, making the process what it should be: quicker, accurate, and cost-effective.

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Upskill Your Leaders in 2025 with the Nuts and Bolts Program

Emerging RN Leader

We proudly partner with the New England ONL to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership. The program on January 8th is a great introduction for Nurse Managers to key competencies they need in their roles. The program on January 15th is an excellent introduction to leadership for current, new, or prospective Assistant Nurse […] The post Upskill Your Leaders in 2025 with the Nuts and Bolts Program appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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UnitedHealthcare Profits Less About Denials, More About The Pandemic

Forbes Healthcare

The profits of UnitedHealthcare that soared during the pandemic have tempered as medical costs rise from a pent up demand from Americans needing care.

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Advice for Internship: Part II

Sensible Medicine

Last week, I expanded on my nine pieces of “Advice for Internship.” As I noted, a little over a year ago I updated this list after an inpatient attending block during which I was reminded just how hard it is to be an intern. Part II is a bit less pithy, more parochial, but maybe more useful than Part I. The advice might be a bit internal medicine oriented, but I do think it is broadly applicable.

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High-Demand Skills for Medical Trainees

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

For those entering the healthcare field, strong foundational skills are critical for success. Enrolling in medical training programs in Charlotte, North Carolina , helps trainees gain the high-demand skills needed to navigate real-world challenges in hospitals, clinics, and other medical environments. These essential skills provide a career advantage and are key to making a positive impact on patient care.

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The hidden cost of data overload: How ‘too much information’ is sabotaging patient care

Medical Economics

Physicians dont need more data they need smarter data.

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Social Media Platforms Keep Kids Online Despite Mental Health Harms

Forbes Healthcare

The evidence is mounting that social media companies have known all along that too much time on their platforms harms the mental health of kids and teens.

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The testosterone surge: Are men chasing solutions or creating new risks?

KevinMD.com

Among men, even before COVID-19, the popularity of testosterone therapy since 2000 likely outpaced the clinical need. There have been a number of proposed reasons for this, such as increased direct-to-consumer marketing for low testosterone treatments and the rise of clinics based around testosterone prescribing hidden under the guise of “men’s health.” Much of this Read more The testosterone surge: Are men chasing solutions or creating new risks?

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Physicians Practice digital edition: Payer relationships

Physicians Practice

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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Medicare physician pay for 2026 could be based on Medicare Economic Index

Medical Economics

MedPAC starts deliberations on 2026 reimbursement recommendation to Congress.

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Why Schools And Parents Should Be Concerned Amid Increasing Social Media Use In Teens

Forbes Healthcare

Given the growing discussion and movement around techs role in the youth mental health crisis, should schools and parents really be concerned?

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CMS says private Medicare plans can’t automatically deny Biogen’s ALS drug

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

In a rare move, the U.S. agency behind Medicare is warning Medicare Advantage providers they can’t have blanket policies that deny coverage of Qalsody because it’s “experimental and investigational.

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The IGPM – The only nationally recognised professional body for Practice Managers

Practice Index

You might recall seeing a few articles in the mediaabout a push to get Practice Managers regulated in a similar way to doctors. They state that a government proposal suggests measures that aim to increase accountability of NHS managers and leaders and set clear and consistent professional standards. Well, hold the press, guys; the Institute of General Practice Management is already doing this!