Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Urgent action is needed to pass the Telehealth Modernization Act before it expires, ending telemedicine on Dec. 31. This would be devastating for disabled and rural patients.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.
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Health Populi
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As a long-time fan and customer of IKEA, I receive daily Google Alerts about the company, from business finances to design trends. When I read this piece on IKEA’s work on a home designed for people who were homeless , I paid special attention to learn about the concept of trauma-informed design. Thanks to the publication Retail TouchPoints and the author of the story, Adan Blair, for covering this project.
We Care Online
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Working as a Home Health Aide (HHA) is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in healthcare. Every day, you make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who rely on your support to maintain their independence and quality of life. However, this important work comes with its own set of unique challenges. Let’s explore some of the common difficulties faced by HHAs and how to navigate them with resilience and compassion.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A theory that is open-ended with many problems for the redefined group of practitioners to resolve.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealth since 2004.
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Science Based Medicine
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Doctors who gushed over RFK Jr. made their bed, and they'll lie in it. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad Sabotaging RFK Jrs Confirmation Will Increase Vaccine Hesitancy & Doctors Criticizing RFK Jr. Paved the Way for His Ascendancy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The recent appearance of the H5N1 bird flu in pigs does raise viral reassortment concerns. Here's what we know about this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus so far.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Brian Thompson’s death on Wednesday set off a flood of darkly celebratory social media posts offset by solemn remembrances from his peers and other healthcare leaders.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Open Dental
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Learn about employee training resources, and our Certifications tool to help you manage your employees' training progress in Open Dental. The post New Employee Training appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 5, 2024
This is one of the most competitive fields to date.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.
Unitek College
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Explore the essential role of Medical Assistants through opportunities, challenges, and future trends. The digital age has brought us countless innovations in technology. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the role of Medical Assistants (MAs) is expanding and adapting to meet new demands and challenges. In an increasingly complex healthcare environment, MAs are poised […] The post The Impact of Technology on Medical Assisting appeared first on Unitek College.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
While disruption is likely if nominee for NIH Director, Bhattacharya, is confirmed by the Senate, the kinds of changes the agency would undergo, are unclear.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent pharmacies were more likely to shut down, possibly because they’re more often excluded from pharmacy benefit managers’ networks, according to the research published in Health Affairs.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
Health Prime
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for medical practices, it can also significantly increase workload. Managing the administrative burden can be challenging, with staff taking time off and patient visits spiking. One of the main purposes of medical practices is to achieve more income during the holiday season without additional administrative burden.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
14% of spine surgeries were deemed unnecessary by the Lown Institute. Why does this happen? And, will RFK Jr.'s healthcare reform impact unnecessary spine surgery?
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care
Science Based Medicine
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Yesterday, Dr. David Gorksi invited us to come up with questions for Senators to ask our future public health leaders. Here are mine. The post Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
'In Waves and War' tells the story of Navy SEALS who are deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan time and again, only to return stateside and experience a different type of war.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 5, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As we approach the end of 2024, the trending topics that nurse leaders are talking about right now include the following: The work of nurses, especially in acute care environments, is increasingly complex due to higher patient acuity, sustained patient volumes, and documentation requirements to achieve full […] The post What’s Trending Now for Nurse Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Self-experimentation can be a valuable method of scientific discovery.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Employers face tough decisions on health care coverage as costs continue to rise.
Scrubs
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In a shocking incident on December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan. The attack occurred around 6:45 a.m. as Thompson, 50, arrived to prepare for an investor conference scheduled for later that morning. Witnesses reported that a masked gunman, who had been loitering near the hotel entrance, approached Thompson and shot him multiple times in the chest before fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
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