Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 3, 2025

During the current "silent" COVID-19 surge, you are at greater risk for getting infected with the SARS-CoV-2.

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Tests 140

We Care Online

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Exploring Career Pathways: From Nurse Aide to Advanced Healthcare Roles The healthcare field offers a wealth of opportunities for those who are driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference. One of the most remarkable aspects of a career in healthcare is the potential for growth. Many professionals start as nurse aides or certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and advance to higher-level roles, such as registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), or even healthcare administrators.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

The update, which would be the first since 2013, aims to clarify and provide more instruction on securing health data as cyberattacks and breaches in the sector skyrocket.

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HIPAA 112

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Dharini Bhammar, PhD, MBBS, is a respiratory physiologist and evidence enthusiast. As a new mum, her pediatrician recommended the RSV monoclonal antibody for her baby. After reviewing the evidence, she declined it. We are excited to share her clearly written argument as an excellent example of evidence translation. Core concepts discussed include effect size, net benefit and the external validity of clinical trials.

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 1, 2025

From transforming coal to computing with DNA to pharmaceutical manufacturing in space, these are the discoveries that will set the stage for the next decades technology.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Once again, sheltered laptop-class doctors are treating children's health as a parlor game to advance their political objectives. The post To Spread Mistrust, Dr. Martin Kulldorff Asks RFK Jr. to do an Unethical, Impossible RCT of Vaccines He Knows Are Safe & Effective first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

To be honest, I get fed up with hearing myself say how busy I am. I say it all the time! But its the truth. Some days I get to lunchtime and think, Ive been here since 7.00am and havent even been able to go to the loo yet! What Im about to say isnt meant to be controversial; its meant to start a discussion.Because I believe were not just busy; were busy with an unpredictable workload and thats the thing that makes us superheroes.

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Billing 98

Forbes Healthcare

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Wastewater surveillance suggests that we in the midst of what's being called a "Silent" COVID-19 surge fueled by the XEC variant of the SARS-CoV-2. Here's what to do.

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Physicians Practice

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While MSOs can provide resources and administrative support for practices, it is critical to understand different contract provisions.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 3, 2025

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare Healthcare is a field defined by its complexity, andamong the many challenges healthcare professionals face, ethical dilemmas often stand out as the most nuanced and difficult. These situations require practitioners to make decisions that balance professional standards, legal obligations, and the well-being of patients.

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Trafft

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Every barbershop business will eventually need to develop a marketing strategy to attract new customers. Free haircuts and printed flyers will only get you so far. If you feel this doesnt work anymore, its time to think outside the box and implement a field-proven barbershop marketing strategy thatll take your business to the next level. The ultimate goal?

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Care Plan 97

Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 3, 2025

Plus: A startup making quantum integrated circuits, using blue light to make industrial chemicals, the fastest human-made vehicle, the power of raking and more.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

More than a year after the agency largely put new deployments on hold, the Department of Veterans Affairs will soon begin work to roll out the new medical record to four facilities in Michigan.

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Medication 88

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Doctors of a certain age tend to fetishize the physical exam. I think this is because learning the physical exam is an important part of the socialization of the doctor. It is also a skill that doesn’t really wither with time. Though with every passing day I feel more and more like part of the old guard, I can only give the exam a tepid defense.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Errol Weiss, chief security officer, Health-ISAC. Healthcare data breaches are reaching unprecedented levels, with attacks that target the industry surging in both frequency and sophistication. Cybercriminals are zeroing in on vulnerabilities across healthcare systems, […] The article In the New Year, Can Legislation Protect Patient Data?

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Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 1, 2025

The anti-obesity drug Zepbound made by Eli Lilly & Co. could be one of the biggest cost drivers for health insurers and employers in 2025.

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Insurance 126

Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 1, 2025

In 2020, the GBD was all about herd immunity via natural immunity. Today, its defenders censor that. The post A Challenge For Dr. Edward Livingston: Defend the Great Barrington Declaration Without Censoring the Great Barrington Declaration first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and population growth have led many states to scale back or eliminate Certificate of Need laws, which require providers to get regulatory approval before expanding or adding healthcare facilities.

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Certification 67

Northwest Suburban College

JANUARY 3, 2025

Learning by doing is a key part of becoming a dental assistant, and thats exactly what Northwest Suburban College focuses on. Our Dental Assistant Program in Rolling Meadows, IL, is all about giving students practical experience. Through hands-on activities, students get to work with real dental tools and practice in a setting that feels just like a real dental office.

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Forbes Healthcare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The world first became aware of Covid-19 five years ago. We evaluate where we are, remember how we got here, and consider where we may be going.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

If coming back to your desk after the New Year break, youre greeted by a stack of notes requesting leave for next Christmas, and a battle for the school holidays, then its time to make a change for 2025. Holiday Manager, free of charge, in the HUB, not only keeps all your requests in one place, but all the calculations are done for you and if youre not ready for those arguments over those days between Christmas and New Year before youve even finished your festive chocolates, you can put a block

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Health/care is everywhere is the mantra on the back of my business card. And at #CES2025 , that will indeed be the situation. The 2025 convening of CES (once known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas officially kicks off on 7 January 2025. But I’ll be there beginning 3rd January, scheduling pre-show meetings with innovators, analysts, and my own clients who will be attending the meeting.

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Scheduling Medication Billing Insurance 62

Northwest Suburban College

JANUARY 3, 2025

Choosing the right college for your Medical Assistant training is a big decision. At Northwest Suburban College in Rolling Meadows, IL, we understand what it takes to prepare students for great careers in healthcare. Our comprehensive program gives you hands-on experience with essential medical procedures, including phlebotomy. With our hybrid learning model, you get a mix of in-person and remote education, offering flexibility while ensuring you gain critical skills.

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Medical Assistant Medication Scheduling Hospital 52

Forbes Healthcare

JANUARY 1, 2025

Although a multivitamin is certainly not necessary for everyone, certain groups of people should really consider taking one.

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Emerging RN Leader

DECEMBER 29, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA, FAAN We will soon be in 2025, a brand new year. The most effective leaders establish a few personal and professional goals each year. This is a good practice because it forces us to stretch outside our comfort zone. But most New Year’s goals are not achieved because […] The post Leader New Years Resolutions for 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Communication 78

Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

Before Christmas, the Government announced its proposal for a 2.8% pay rise for GPs in 2025/26. Its perhaps no surprise that this sum has been met with widespread criticism, with many in the profession arguing that it falls far short of whats needed to address years of pay erosion, rising costs and escalating workloads. It also points to the sectors collective action falling on deaf ears.

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Open Dental

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The 2025 CDT codes are now available in Open Dental. Read this post to learn how to get the latest codes! The post Updating to 2025 CDT Codes appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Forbes Healthcare

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, farm animals and even people.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a minority nurse, the challenges you face in the healthcare environment can be daunting. These hurdles are often magnified by unique stressors, such as cultural barriers and higher rates of health disparities in the communities you serve. Understanding these challenges is crucial in developing practical strategies that promote workplace safety and personal well-being.

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Best Practices Communication Patient Care 52

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 29, 2024

An introduction to oncology for medical students

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Medication 60

Medical Economics

JANUARY 3, 2025

New advisory lists evidence and recommends more public awareness of increased cancer risk from beer, wine and spirits.

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