Scrubs
AUGUST 11, 2023
Total healthcare spending in the U.S. hit $3.5 trillion in 2017 and about 32% of the total, or $1.1 trillion, was spent on hospital services. Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. Costs range widely from facility to facility, but one thing remains clear: Getting care isn’t cheap.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 6, 2023
By Mike Spiros, MALD, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, NE-BC Today, I am publishing a guest blog written by a nurse manager. Mike Spiros is an APRN currently serving as nurse manager for an acute care unit in Portland, Oregon. He has previously worked for hospital systems in Florida and Massachusetts. He describes his leadership philosophy as […] The post Reflections of a Nurse Manager on Today’s Leadership Challenges appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 9, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sarah M. Worthy, CEO and founder, DoorSpace. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize the way medical […] The article Embracing AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Productivity and Effectiveness for Doctors and Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 8, 2023
Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double the number of nurse scholars at Cleveland Clinic beginning in fall 2023. In recognition of this new generous gift and the Foundation’s cumulative support, all programs within the ASPIRE initiative at Cleveland Clinic will be renamed to honor the Howley name, including the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program.
Scrubs
AUGUST 10, 2023
Nursing medication errors are not as uncommon as we would like to admit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 1.5 million cases reported every year and that over 60% of the errors are made by a nurse. Medication errors can be life threatening to a patient and in a perfect world would never happen. These are defined by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) as being any form type of preventable incident that could lead to or cause harm to a patien
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 7, 2023
Last week, I wrote about how COVID-19 has exposed the toothlessness of state medical boards. Last week, the American Board of Internal Medicine announced that it was going to permanently revoke the board certifications of two COVID-19 contrarian doctors, Drs. Paul Marik and Pierre Kory. Can medical specialty boards make up for the failure of state medical boards, at least partially?
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Minority Nurse
AUGUST 10, 2023
The notion of pivoting in your nursing career isn’t a new one, and that readiness to pivot can emerge from having a nimble mindset and a willingness to read the tea leaves of your career. Nurse, are you nimble? Being nimble in your career means you’re willing to think beyond what’s right in front of you. It also means preparing and paving the groundwork for something you want – and if you don’t know what you want, you’re at least asking the right questions.
Scrubs
AUGUST 9, 2023
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is nursing for me?” Have people told you that you might make a good nurse? Whether you’re just beginning to entertain the thought of pursuing your nursing degree, you’ve just applied to a nursing school, or you’re not even sure if a nursing career is for you, there is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing this as your profession.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 9, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently asked a nurse manager who had successfully transitioned through her first year in a leadership role – what advice she would have for a new manager. She recommended that they develop a tougher skin, especially now. She explained that initially, in her role – she […] The post Developing Thicker Skin As A Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 9, 2023
The evidence for nasal sprays to prevent COVID is too preliminary to recommend their use. The post Nasal Sprays To Prevent COVID first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 7, 2023
In Chapter 1 of this mini-series, I explained the disruption wrought by the COURAGE trial. Seriously? Stenting severe coronary lesions did not improve survival over simple tablets? Chapter 2 added to the oodles of studies showing how much doctors can be fooled by the placebo effect. The ORBITA trial demonstrated that the caring signal of placing a stent is massive.
Scrubs
AUGUST 9, 2023
Today, medical science is advancing more rapidly than ever before, with new treatments and medications developed on an ongoing basis. But sometimes, medical facilities and the nurses that work there can fall a bit behind on the most up-to-date approaches to patient care. Here are three common old-school nursing methods that are still around today, and that need to be phased out and replaced with more up to date methodologies.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 7, 2023
As summer winds down and the academic year comes ever closer to launch, it’s time to start thinking about how to succeed in your nursing program. Time management is one of the best tools you can have for keeping everything under control for back to school. Preparation is one requirement to a successful school year, but it takes time and planning to reach your set goals.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 11, 2023
We all have biases, including in-group loyalty. It's often easy to see such bias in others, though nearly impossible to see in oneself. As such, it's both normal and dangerous to imagine that only those who disagree with you are vulnerable to groupthink, while you are perfect beacon of independent, rational thought- along with everyone who agrees with you.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 11, 2023
BW was a 66-year-old woman who presented for an urgent visit to the general medicine clinic. She reported that she had been having dizziness for the last four days. When pressed, she said it occurred intermittently, being present more than absent. She could not identify any palliative or provocative features, and when asked about associated symptoms she said that she felt “bad and scared” when it was present.
Scrubs
AUGUST 9, 2023
Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process. Patients may have to fill out several forms and deal with multiple individuals before they gain access to their records.
Health Populi
AUGUST 9, 2023
“Generative AI already has the power to alleviate some of providers’ biggest woes, which include rising costs and high inflation, clinician shortages, and physician burnout,” Bain & Company observe in Beyond Hype: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI in Healthcare Today. By the end of this paper, the Bain team expects that those health care leaders who are investing in generative AI today (to start small, to win big in the report’s words) will learn key lessons that
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 10, 2023
The debunking resumes with the fourth installment in debunking the antivaxxer book “Turtles All the Way Down”: Chapter 4, “Epidemiology 101," in which the antivax authors put a biased spin on basic concepts in epidemiology as a lead-in to their obviously intended purpose of claiming that all the studies finding vaccines to be safe and effective should be discounted.
Relias
AUGUST 10, 2023
Untreated trauma can pose significant dangers to an individual’s health. Mental health clinicians need to understand this and work to integrate therapy techniques for trauma, as well as incorporate trauma-informed approaches into their programs from the moment the client makes the first phone call. Addressing these needs sooner rather than later will lead to better long-term outcomes.
Scrubs
AUGUST 9, 2023
Read One Travel Nurse’s Amazing Story Everyone needs healthcare, and that means nurses can find work across the country or even the world, if they have the right qualifications. If you love traveling and being on the road, you might feel right at home as a travel nurse. You’ll get to work for different healthcare facilities and providers all over the country, giving you the chance to meet new people and learn from new experiences.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
On July 31, 2023, the California Office of Health Care Affordability (“OHCA”) released draft regulations concerning pre-transaction review of so-called “Material Change Transactions” as part of its legislative mandate to review transactions which could have potential impacts on the costs of health care in the State of California. When approved, final regulations would be effective January 1, 2024.
Walker Info - Patient Experience
AUGUST 7, 2023
Most organizations assert that they are in search of continuous improvement. The question is how many are effective in their efforts. A number of factors come into play in taking a laudable goal and turning it into successful outcomes. But it can be done! In fact, it often must be done, in a world in which the pace of business continues to quicken and the competition isn’t slowing down.
Relias
AUGUST 9, 2023
Mmmm. Breathe deep. Can you smell it? Can you feel it? No, not the pumpkin lattes or sprigs of spruce and pine. It’s more like stale coffee and the gentle clicking of keys on the computer. Yes! ‘Tis the season for evaluating training programs and checking everything twice to make sure you’re on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ and The Joint Commission’s nice lists.
Scrubs
AUGUST 9, 2023
By Joe Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC, Founder, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Healthy Meals Supreme What if you were to take as good care of yourself as you do your patients every day – you’d feel better, wouldn’t you! Here’s the story. You’re working with compromised patients and always on the run and under the gun. Or maybe it’s the back-to-back 12 hour shifts that don’t leave you much time to breathe, much less to see family or friends, while commuting back and forth to work.
DrChrono
AUGUST 8, 2023
Healthcare organizations require a successful compliance program for revenue cycle management to ensure a robust revenue stream and regulatory adherence. Critical components include accurate documentation, stringent coding practices, staff training, regular audits, and proactive compliance response. By integrating these elements, institutions protect against financial losses and enhance their reputation as ethical care providers.
Healthcare Leadership Council
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) hosted a webinar focused on how various healthcare organizations have approached value-based care and the outcomes associated with those methods. While, historically, providers have been financially compensated for the volume of services they provide, it has been increasingly recognized that a holistic view of patients’ health includes additional lifestyle factors and results in a healthier population while reducing the cost of care.
Relias
AUGUST 8, 2023
It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Any organization’s sustainable growth and success depends in part on investing in its employees.
Scrubs
AUGUST 7, 2023
It’s always nice to be appreciated , but some gifts are more strange than sweet! We asked nurses to tell us about the funniest gift they had ever received at work—read on for their hilarious answers! 1. A love poem from a smitten elderly resident. He tapped me on the elbow and handed it to me without a word, then spun away from me in his wheelchair at 45 mph.
Coronis Health
AUGUST 10, 2023
Hospital coding accuracy is a significant component of the claims process. It’s necessary for hospitals to ensure that they receive the correct reimbursement for their services. Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. These include staying up-to-date with coding changes, automating the claims management process, eliminating workflow inefficiencies, customizing claims edits, and upgrading record-ke
Health Populi
AUGUST 7, 2023
Statin therapy has been used for decades to lower cholesterol with the goal of reducing mortality and preventing cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Hims & Hers announced a new service offering for health consumers and clinicians concerned about heart health called Heart Health by Hims. This is Hims & Hers’ first foray into cardiovascular health, working in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Scrubs
AUGUST 7, 2023
Nursing is a vastly complex career, and a career in nursing can often be totally stressful and hard to manage. There’s so much to remember, so much to do – and so much to NOT do. It can be a lot for even veteran nurses to deal with, let alone a new nursing school graduate. It’s tough out there for all nurses. So to help you keep your head at work – whether you’re a rookie nurse or a grizzled veteran who can insert a foley cath with her eyes closed – we’ve put together a list of some of the most
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