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.
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.
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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.
CollaborateMD
DECEMBER 6, 2024
If medical claims management is such a vital part of the healthcare ecosystem, why is it so frustrating? The answer often boils down to a process riddled with administrative burdens, a complex coding system, and predisposed to errors due to outdated technology and frequent rule changes. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that efficiency and accuracy in the claims management process are not just goalsthey’re vital for a practice’s longevity and financial health.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A theory that is open-ended with many problems for the redefined group of practitioners to resolve.
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.
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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
People with heart disease — and more specifically, heart failure — are extremely vulnerable to air pollution-induced inflammation.
We Care Online
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A pain pump, also known as an intrathecal drug delivery system, is a medical device designed to manage chronic pain by delivering medication directly to the spinal cord area. This method allows for smaller doses of medication compared to oral or systemic treatments, reducing side effects while providing targeted relief. The pump is surgically implanted under the skin, typically in the abdomen, and connected to a catheter that delivers medication to the intrathecal space around the spine.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us off balance, personally or professionally, and life can feel a little less safe when we lose that sense of security. It’s often said that the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, but then again, there are times when you know it’s time to go,
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 1, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a recent leadership development program, several nurse leaders asked for guidance in handling staff complaints that the leader was unfair. One nurse manager shared her story: I have been accused of being unfair more frequently in the last six months than my entire leadership career. I […] The post Ensuring Fairness to Nursing Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 5, 2024
This is one of the most competitive fields to date.
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.
Medical Terminology Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Medical language is necessary for those employed in healthcare. It can help you advance your career or prepare for further education in the medical field. Or, if you are seeking to improve communication with your healthcare provider or interpretation of your medical records or healthcare coverage, knowing medical terms can be helpful. Medical terminology is the study of medical terms that make up the universal language of medicine and healthcare.
Practice Index
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A recent blog detailed a huge response to the question of why so many Practice Managers are thinking of leaving their jobs. But what would make them stay and what needs to happen in order to change the minds of the potential 39% of PMs who said in a survey earlier this year that they were giving serious thought to quitting the job? Responses to a thread on this issue show there are many ways of tackling the problem, albeit with no guarantees that they will work.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CDC director nominee Weldon, a vaccine-skeptic, has raised questions about the safety of measles, mumps, rubella and HPV vaccines.
Mobius MD
DECEMBER 3, 2024
We recently wrote about artificial intelligence applications in healthcare , including how physicians use AI to streamline their work. But AI is also quietly transforming healthcare operations beyond the exam room. From improving supply chain management to strengthening data security, healthcare organizations are implementing AI technologies behind the scenes.
Medical Terminology Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Several tried-and-true methods can be used when studying medical terms. One of the easiest is to take an online medical terminology course. Online learning can offer several benefits, especially in today’s digital age. Here are some of the advantages: Preparing for Healthcare Programs: If you plan to pursue a career in healthcare, learning medical terminology online can be an excellent way to prepare for medical school, nursing programs, or other healthcare-related education.
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.
Forbes Healthcare
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Self-experimentation can be a valuable method of scientific discovery.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.
The Healthcare Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Sean Bell is head of new ventures at Spring Health, a very well-funded mental health company. They’ve built a tech platform that its providers (both contractors and FT employees) are on, and spend a lot of time using machine learning to match patients to therapists, to augment the care and also measure the impact of that care. Sean told me about both how Spring Health works and how much its grown, and what new specialized care is being introduced in 2025.
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.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 1, 2024
U.S. Olympic gold-medalist Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an abdominal puncture wound and severe muscle trauma during a crash in a giant slalom race at Killington, Vermont.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
Physicians Practice
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Safely integrating AI functions into medical practices can improve workflow for staff and limit administrative burden.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.
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.
Medical Economics
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care
Performance Health
DECEMBER 4, 2024
As healthcare becomes increasingly driven by digital innovation, the heart of patient care still lies in clear, empathetic communication. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a new chapter is unfolding—one where AI isn’t just improving operational efficiency but is actively reshaping doctor-patient communication. New research and groundbreaking pilot programs are revealing how AI can optimize the way clinicians engage, making communication more efficient and meaningful.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.
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