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Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Healthcare Hackers—Homeland Security Warns Of Danger To Patient Safety

Forbes Healthcare

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FDA have warned that healthcare hackers pose a risk to patient safety as patient monitor backdoor confirmed.

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The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr

Science Based Medicine

If confirmed, Kennedy will keep trashing science and will continue exploiting the trashed science he helps create for his own benefit. The post The Trashing of Science by Robert F Kennedy Jr first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Cigna to tie executive compensation to customer satisfaction

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cigna is one of a handful of national insurers that pledged to ameliorate customer pain points with healthcare, but the first to release a specific plan.

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Protecting patient data: Cybersecurity best practices for primary care physicians

Medical Economics

Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.

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Medical Records Stolen As 1 Million Patients Hit By Healthcare Hack

Forbes Healthcare

U.S. healthcare provider Community Health Center has confirmed the breach of 1 million patient records. Heres what you need to know.

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Healthcare supply chain, pharmacy costs to rise in 2025: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Tariffs and price inflation for specialty medications will increase costs, according to research from Vizient.

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AI is now testing other AI health care tools

Medical Economics

Australian researchers are using an AI tool to assess an AI-powered cardiac diagnoses in emergency departments

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New Type Of Bird Flu Emerging In US Dairy Cattle, Sparking Health Concerns

Forbes Healthcare

A variant of the H5N1 bird flu has now infected dairy cattle in Nevada, according to reports from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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A review of the newly approved novel non-opioid pain reliever suzetrigine (Journavx)

Sensible Medicine

Last week the FDA approved a novel non-opioid pain medication. The drug is called suzetrigine (Journavx). A Google search brings up news releases from Vertex , and news coverage—which are essentially the same and lacking links to the evidence. I aimed to provide readers the evidence for this new drug. This was much more difficult to find. Some things to set out first: I am not a pain specialist; my analysis is one of a Neutral Martian.

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RFK Jr. clears key hurdle on path to HHS secretary

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A key Senate committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy’s nomination even after some legislators raised concerns about his previous vaccine stances and confusion surrounding programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Cancer screenings and prevention: How primary care physicians are saving lives

Medical Economics

A family medicine specialist who works with cancer survivorship explains a study that shows how vital screenings are for patients.

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Procter & Gamble’s Menopause Test Kit Is A ‘Fraud,’ Lawsuit Claims

Forbes Healthcare

A urine stick test isnt the best way to determine a womans menopausal status.

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We are not antivaccine, we are pro unattainable vaccine

Science Based Medicine

When it comes to vaccines: If it exists we resist. The post We are not antivaccine, we are pro unattainable vaccine first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Crozer Health placed into receivership after proposed deal collapses

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings scuttled a deal to sell Crozer Health but secured $20 million in funding from regulators to keep Crozer’s operations afloat for one more month.

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ACP urges cost-effective migraine prevention over expensive new medications

Medical Economics

New ACP guideline prioritizes affordable, patient-preferred migraine treatments over expensive CGRP therapies.

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February 4 Is World Cancer Day. Here Are The New Updates

Forbes Healthcare

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a time to reflect on the global burden of cancer, as well as to celebrate advancements in screening and life-saving treatments.

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A Father’s Journey, A Daughter’s Path

UVM Larner College of Medicine

Jennifer Chen is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine. In the following blog post, she reflects on the impact of observing her fathers medical journey, a clinical rotation intransplant surgery, and her hopes for residency.

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Express Scripts, Kroger reach new pharmacy network agreement

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The two have mended fences after a nasty contract dispute in 2022 caused Kroger pharmacies to go out of network with Express Scripts’ members.

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How AI is changing cancer treatment

Medical Economics

Unlocking new possibilities for precision medicine

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CDC MMWR Back After 2 Week Halt But Without H5N1 Bird Flu Studies

Forbes Healthcare

For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's MMWR was halted for two week. On February 6, there were two new MMWR studies but nothing on the H5N1 bird flu.

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2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and life sciences, Firstsource. AI is a natural fit in multiple functions across the health plan value chain. In 2025, more plans will deploy generative AI in claims operations, […] The article 2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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GoodRx names new CFO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Christopher McGinnis is taking the reins as finance chief weeks after the prescription price transparency company also appointed a new CEO.

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5 Healthcare Laws Impacting Patient Safety in 2025

Performance Health

New healthcare laws are significantly reshaping the healthcare industry to improve patient safety in 2025. From reforms tackling cybersecurity in hospitals to regulations governing infertility treatments, these laws reflect a growing commitment to protecting patients' health, safety, and privacy.

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Cigna Vows Accountability Amid Public Anger After UnitedHealthcare CEO Slaying

Forbes Healthcare

Cigna is implementing governance changes to improve accountability, transparency and customer support amid anger at health insurers after the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting.

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A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Shaji Nair, CEO, Friska.AI. When it comes to providing comprehensive preventive care, more than annual checkups are required. A patient-facing approach is needed to support the establishment of a health-forward routine comprised of proper […] The article A Physician-directed AI-driven Mobile Approach to Preventive Care Management appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Walgreens offloads more Cencora shares

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The sale netted about $300 million for Walgreens and shrinks the company’s stake in Cencora to approximately 6%, down from 10%.

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Top Healthcare Certifications You Can Earn Online in 2025

We Care Online

Want to kickstart or advance your career in healthcare? Online certifications are a great way to get new skills in place, fulfill state requirements,and achieve professional goals all from home. Online learning provides some amazing opportunities to help you enter or further develop your career with the healthcare field in 2025with the convenience and flexibility to be able to pursue your ambitions.

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Patrick Mahomes Trainer Outlines Quarterback’s Super Bowl Workout Routine

Forbes Healthcare

Speaking on behalf of Throne SPORT COFFEE, Bobby Stroupe, Patrick Mahomes longtime personal trainer, discusses how Mahomes prepared for Super Bowl LIX and the season.

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DOGE turns focus to CMS spending, contracts, news report says

Medical Economics

WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.

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Bankrupt Prospect Medical says it has tentative deal to sell Crozer Health

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Prospect Medical Holdings said Friday it has a deal to sell Crozer Health to a consortium of nonprofit healthcare operators. However, the system offered few specifics about deal terms.