Ventilation Should Be A Larger Focus In Our Fight Against Covid-19
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 22, 2024
Given CDC's actions on isolation and masks, we should focus on improving ventilation and the economic impact that would have.
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Key Skills for Success in Medical Assistant Training
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 20, 2024
Medical assistants are vital in healthcare, supporting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities often span clinical and administrative tasks, requiring a diverse skill set and a strong foundation of knowledge. For aspiring medical assistants, embarking on training is the first step towards acquiring these essential skills that are instrumental in building a successful career in healthcare.
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Legally Delegable Tasks to Certified and Uncertified Medical Assistants in South Carolina
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
MARCH 20, 2024
I recently received the following request for information from a medical group in South Carolina: We [need] to find out what tasks certified medical assistants can do and what uncertified medical assistants cannot do.
Planning a Graceful Exit
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 20, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN To economize, many health systems are eliminating nursing leadership roles, impacting numerous loyal, hard-working nurse leaders. How do you leave a difficult job situation without conveying anger? I recently talked with a leader who found herself in this situation. She understood that the decision was not personal […] The post Planning a Graceful Exit appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Why $4.6 Billion Health Records Giant Epic Is Betting Big On Generative AI
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 18, 2024
Led by billionaire founder and CEO Judy Faulkner, Epic is building a suite of 60 AI tools it hopes to sell to thousands of U.S. hospitals.
DEA overreach: a threat to doctors’ freedom in American medicine
KevinMD.com
MARCH 19, 2024
Today, doctors’ liberty and property are at risk when they choose to treat a patient. Not because of some new law but because of the misapplication of old ones. The current opioid panic has essentially given the DEA free rein to target any physician whose medical practice they disagree with. This has created a serious Read more… DEA overreach: a threat to doctors’ freedom in American medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Tips for Balancing School, Work, and Life While Pursuing Your ECE Degree
Athena Career Academy
MARCH 22, 2024
Pursuing an Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree is a rewarding choice that can lead to a fulfilling career working with young learners. However, balancing the demands of school, work, and personal life can be a challenging task. Whether you're attending Athena Career Academy in Toledo, OH, or any other institution, it's essential to find a balance that allows you to succeed academically while also taking care of your well-being and professional responsibilities.
Why ChatGPT’s ‘Memory’ Will Be A Healthcare Gamechanger
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 18, 2024
ChatGPT's expanded memory capabilities will improve clinical outcomes and revolutionize U.S. medicine, writes Robert Pearl, MD. Here are three potential breakthroughs.
‘Redesign the environment’ to relieve burnout for physicians and support staff
Medical Economics
MARCH 18, 2024
Leader of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation discusses latest efforts to tackle burnout among the health care workforce.
Medicare to cover Novo’s obesity drug for some patients
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 22, 2024
Two weeks after the FDA updated Wegovy’s label, Medicare changed its stance to allow people with a history of heart disease to receive treatment, a shift that could further boost access to the fast-selling medicine.
The Latest AI Craze: Ambient Scribing
The Healthcare Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
By MATTHEW HOLT Okay, I can’t do it any longer. As much as I tried to resist, it is time to write about ambient scribing. But I’m going to do it in a slightly odd way If you have met me, you know that I have a strange English-American accent, and I speak in a garbled manner. Yet I’m using the inbuilt voice recognition that Google supplies to write this story now.
U.S. Finally Bans Asbestos—Lagging Behind Restriction From Over 60 Other Countries
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 18, 2024
Chrysotile asbestos—used in chlorine bleach—is the only form of the chemical still imported and used in the U.S., so this legislation will officially ban all forms of asbestos in the U.S.
Women's History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Resilience and Shaping the Future
Doximity
MARCH 19, 2024
This Women's History Month, we honor the collective journey of women in medicine, emphasizing their resilience, achievements, and the challenges they continue to overcome. The narrative of women physicians is marked by groundbreaking achievements against the backdrop of systemic barriers, underscoring the need for mentorship, flexible working conditions, and strong advocacy for gender equity.
Steward’s legal battles offer insight into pattern of mismanagement
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 20, 2024
The health system has been hit with at least 35 lawsuits in the last year alleging issues ranging from unpaid bills and falsified checks to doctor kickback schemes.
Not viewing working physicians as leaders is a mistake that needs to be fixed
Medical Economics
MARCH 19, 2024
The simple mental step of recognizing oneself as a leader begins a virtuous cycle of self-improvement
This Startup Is One Step Closer To Making Drugs In Space
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 20, 2024
Varda Space Industries successfully manufactured a sample of HIV medication on board its spacecraft and returned it safely to Earth.
Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success
Health Prime
MARCH 21, 2024
The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. It encompasses all the steps and interactions involved in generating revenue for a healthcare provider. The revenue cycle is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers (insurance companies), and patients.
CMS launches model to increase primary care investment in Medicare
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 20, 2024
Value-based care and physician interest groups said the model should create a more stable cash flow for physician groups.
The big takeaways from this year’s HIMSS conference
Medical Economics
MARCH 20, 2024
Rajan Kohli, CEO of CitiusTech, shares his thoughts on the health care technology show
What To Know About Ketamine—After Elon Musk Touts Drug For Relieving ‘Negative Frame Of Mind’
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 19, 2024
Ketamine is a hallucinogenic drug used medically as an anesthetic and to treat mental disorders, and illegally for recreational use.
Three Actionable Strategies to Improve Your HHVBP Scores and Reimbursement
Medbridge
MARCH 18, 2024
With the completion of the first performance year (2023) under Home Health Value-based Purchasing (HHVBP), understanding how your agency performed will help you improve your future performance. We spoke to leading home health agencies to find out what they learned from the first year, but now it’s vital to take those lessons and learn how […] The post Three Actionable Strategies to Improve Your HHVBP Scores and Reimbursement appeared first on MedBridge Blog.
Government watchdog warns of Medicaid oversight gaps
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 18, 2024
The CMS doesn’t require states to report data on outcomes or care denials, and has made “delayed” progress on plans to analyze the information and make it public, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Helping patients attain optimal wellness requires allies
Medical Economics
MARCH 22, 2024
Primary care physicians and their patients know broad rules for good health, but those can be overwhelming without personal assistance to integrate the principles into daily life.
How Fasting Can Benefit Your Health
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 17, 2024
When done judiciously, intermittent fasting can have profound effects on metabolism, cardiovascular health and brain function.
The updated Practice Manager’s Handbook 2024
Practice Index
MARCH 21, 2024
Fully revised throughout, the updated Practice Manager’s Handbook 2024 [PLUS] is now available to download. Packed with over 300 informative pages, this is the definitive guide to practice management. This essential document has been updated in line with the introduction of the CQC single assessment framework. It also includes a new section on Health, Safety and Risk Management, updated guidance on the role of Physician Associate, and a detailed checklist of practice manager tasks.
Hospital groups question HHS about data breach reporting after Change attack
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 22, 2024
In a Thursday letter, the American Hospital Association urged the HHS’ Office of Civil Rights to reduce possible “duplicative” breach notifications from the Change cyberattack.
Walgreens sells its Rhode Island primary care practices
Medical Economics
MARCH 21, 2024
Move is the latest in a series of exits from four states
InnovationRx: Google Is Developing An AI Health Coach For Fitbit
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 21, 2024
Plus: Why Health Records Giant Epic Is Betting On Generative AI; This Startup Is One Step Closer To Making Drugs In Space
Transforming Your Practice with Compassion, Communication, and Innovation
Top Practices
MARCH 21, 2024
As we walk through the doors of our practice each morning it presents a new opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of your patients and those you work with. But what if we went a step above than simply fulfilling our regular job tasks? What if we set out to create the best day ever for everyone at work and the patients you serve? Just think about it, a day where every one of your interactions is infused with kindness, caring and every one of your actions is filled with purpose.
CMS releases Medicaid payment flexibilities during Change cyberattack
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 18, 2024
The relief comes as 94% of hospitals reported financial impact from the outage, according to a survey from the American Hospital Association.
Fighting a tropical disease; brain and body shapes; food against cancer – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
MARCH 20, 2024
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