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H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?

Forbes Healthcare

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.

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CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage stars for UnitedHealth, Centene

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.

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How Trauma-Informed Design Principles Can Be Health-Ful for All of Us – Learning from IKEA

Health Populi

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.

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GenAI is making stuff up, and it will harm us and our health

Medical Economics

For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.

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A New Dogma Of Molecular Biology: A Paradigm Shift

Forbes Healthcare

A theory that is open-ended with many problems for the redefined group of practitioners to resolve.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in NYC

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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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Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?

Medical Economics

RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care

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Telehealth Will Die In 3 Weeks Without Congressional Action

Forbes Healthcare

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.

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About 1 in 3 retail pharmacies have closed since 2010: study

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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.

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Dr. Vinay Prasad “Sabotaging RFK Jr’s Confirmation Will Increase Vaccine Hesitancy” & “Doctors Criticizing RFK Jr. Paved the Way for His Ascendancy”

Science Based Medicine

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.

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Congress: Keep community oncology within reach for cancer patients

Medical Economics

Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care

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It’s Nearly Impossible To Get A Job in Artificial Intelligence Right Now

Forbes Healthcare

This is one of the most competitive fields to date.

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Industry condolences, social media vitriol follow UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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.

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Ambient AI scribe technology: The future for clinical documentation?

Physicians Practice

Safely integrating AI functions into medical practices can improve workflow for staff and limit administrative burden.

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‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’

Medical Economics

Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.

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A Scientist Cured Her Breast Cancer With Self-Experimentation, But Multiple Journals Rejected Her Paper

Forbes Healthcare

Self-experimentation can be a valuable method of scientific discovery.

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The Challenges of Being a Home Health Aide: Navigating the Path with Compassion and Resilience

We Care Online

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.

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Express Healthcare Staffing is the key to building exceptional patient care and compliance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.

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Fixing health care starts with primary care

Medical Economics

Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.

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‘In Waves And War’: A Film About Navy SEALS, PTSD, Addiction And Psychedelics

Forbes Healthcare

'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.

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New Employee Training

Open Dental

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.

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Hospices owned by private equity firms underperform nonprofit facilities, study says

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.

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Medicine non-adherence can be solved at the point of prescribing - with the right tech

Medical Economics

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.

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Nominee For CDC Director, Weldon, May Push For Big Changes In Vaccine Policy

Forbes Healthcare

CDC director nominee Weldon, a vaccine-skeptic, has raised questions about the safety of measles, mumps, rubella and HPV vaccines.

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The Impact of Technology on Medical Assisting

Unitek College

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.

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Risant Health completes acquisition of Cone Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

It’s the second of at least five planned buys for Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health.

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Why Checklists in Healthcare Are Important

Performance Health

Checklists provide a wealth of positive impacts within healthcare organizations. Whether you are looking to effectively report incidents , prevent falls , or reduce overall risk, it all starts with a list. Here are the top reasons why checklists are so important in healthcare.

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Heart Failure Patients More Prone To Air Pollution Induced Inflammation

Forbes Healthcare

People with heart disease — and more specifically, heart failure — are extremely vulnerable to air pollution-induced inflammation.

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National influenza vaccination week; parasite-inspired medical devices; reducing risk of opioid addiction while continuing to alleviate pain – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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VillageMD CEO Tim Barry steps down

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.

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Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya

Science Based Medicine

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.

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