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RFK Jr. Readies CDC For Changes In Vaccine Policies

Forbes Healthcare

RFK Jr. is gearing up for changes in vaccine policies, with respect to messaging and the composition of the advisory panel that makes recommendations to the CDC.

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EHR Vendors Embrace AI to Transform Healthcare Workflows

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Electronic health record (EHR) vendors are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance clinician workflows, improve patient care, and remain competitive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Leaders including Epic and Oracle are integrating […] The article EHR Vendors Embrace AI to Transform Healthcare Workflows appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Unlocking the power of sensor data in type 2 diabetes care

The Healthcare Blog

By GABRIELLE GOLDBLATT Highly relevant, high-resolution data streams are essential to high-stakes decision making across industries. You wouldnt expect an investment banker making deals without full market visibility or a grocery store to stock shelves without data on whats selling and whats notso why are we not leaning more into data-driven approaches in healthcare?

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The Critical Role of FMEA in Healthcare Risk Management

Performance Health

As famously highlighted by Warren Buffett, Risk comes from not knowing what youre doing. This insight is especially pertinent in healthcare, where the lack of clarity in safety processes can expose organizations to significant, unnecessary risks. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis ( FMEA ) is a critical tool in navigating these challenges, helping to identify and mitigate potential failures before they result in harm.

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Exclusive: Google Cloud Launches Enhanced Multimodal AI, Further Fueling Healthcare AI Race

Forbes Healthcare

Google Cloud is enhancing its Vertex AI search platform for healthcare with multimodal AI capabilities.

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The Impact of Lower Baseline Mental Health

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Current research indicates that the overall number of nurses evaluating themselves as emotionally healthy has only improved slightly since 2021. While some of this can be attributed to the turbulent healthcare work environment, there is now emerging research that younger staff under the age of 35 have […] The post The Impact of Lower Baseline Mental Health appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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February HR Clinic roundup

Practice Index

Whatever your length of experience as a Practice Manager, there are always some questions about HR or staff matters that youre bound to be unsure of. Recently, 46 members of the Practice Index forum joined Robyn Clark (@JacksonR) and Susi OBrien (HR Advisor) for an online HR Clinic in which questions on any HR topic could be put forward. Most questions were submitted in advance, but a few came in on the day as well.

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The Prototype: SpaceX Starship Test Ends In An Explosion. Again.

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Ancient tool use, reducing AIs big power draw, Firefly lands on the Moon and more.

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Stuart Blitz, Hone Health

The Healthcare Blog

Stuart Blitz is COO and founder of Hone Health. He comes from a long career in health tech, notably at diabetes device pioneer Agamatrix. Stuart’s been working on his aggressive social media career, but in the background he launched Hone Health in the male health online telehealth/pharmacy space in March 2020 (great timing!). It’s now raised real money ($33m last month), has expanded to the other half of the population (women, too!

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Nursing Leadership in the New World of Work

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am proud to announce the publication of my newest book, Nursing Leadership in the New World of Work: New Strategies and Tools for Success. This book provides a new roadmap for navigating the changes in our work, workforce, and workplaces. In an easy-to-read format, each chapter […] The post Nursing Leadership in the New World of Work appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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New GP contract: a step forward or more of the same?

Practice Index

The announcement of the new 2025/26 GP contract has been met with a mix of cautious optimism and deep-seated concerns. It marks the first agreed contract in four years, hailed by the Government and NHS England as a breakthrough. The BMA, while acknowledging it as a positive step, made it clear that this is just the beginning of the long road to stabilising general practice.

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John Green Tackles An Injustice Called Tuberculosis

Forbes Healthcare

With his new book 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' celebrity author John Green is breathing new life into tuberculosis advocacy

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Black Veterans’ Silent Battle with Mental Health and Addiction is Costing Lives

Minority Nurse

When I returned from serving my country, I was a different person. My kids noticed I was distant, and I turned to alcohol and the party life to cope. Years of service had taken a toll on my mental health, and I no longer recognized the man in the mirror. For many veterans like me, the trauma and stress of service linger long after the uniform comes off.

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Natalie Schneider, Fort Health

The Healthcare Blog

Natalie Schneider is CEO of Fort Health, a relatively new entrant into the children’s mental health market. Fort Health’s modus operandi is to partner with (i.e. market via) pediatricians to recruit patients. They are delivering integrated care and something called collaborative care…a newer model that has more frequent and shorter interventions and is more affordable.

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Could artificial intelligence increase clinician burden?

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Vendors say their AI scribes and assistants will save doctors time. But the need for careful oversight, along with hospitals motivated to see as many patients as possible, could mean clinicians schedules’ won’t be freed up by AI tools.

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It’s Official: Walgreens To Go Private In $10 Billion Sale To Sycamore Partners

Forbes Healthcare

Walgreen Boots Alliance will become privately held in a $10 billion takeover by the investment firm Sycamore Partners.

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How to Ace 4 Common Nursing Interview Questions

Minority Nurse

Job interviews can be a source of stress for novice and seasoned nurses, and being prepared for some of the most common questions can give you the confidence to ace your next nursing interview. You obviously can’t rehearse for every possible question, but practice boosts your readiness and creates a positive mindset that will increase your comfort level in preparing for what’s ahead.

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Primary care news round-up (27th February to 5th March 2025)

Practice Index

Contract deal raises new cash questions A new GP contract deal is set to end the BMAs dispute with the NHS over practice funding, but managers have questioned whether it will provide enough cash. The deal will release some 889 million worth of funds into the general practice global sum, an increase of 7.2%, although some of this is redirected from dedicated funds.

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MedTech Advancements in CNA Training Programs

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

MedTech innovations are reshaping CNA training in North Carolina , equipping students with the essential skills to adapt to the latest technologies in healthcare. From digital health monitoring to automated diagnostic tools, the integration of MedTech in CNA education ensures that students are prepared for the advanced tools they will use daily. These advancements enhance the accuracy of care and improve patient outcomes by enabling CNAs to manage patient information and treatments more effectiv

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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Already Faltering In Health Communication

Forbes Healthcare

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced enormous challenges in his ability to communicate health information to the public just one month into his appointment as secretary of HHS.

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Nurses in Media: Beyond Institutional Control and the CNO’s Directive

Minority Nurse

The article “ Nurses’ Voices in Media: Strategies for Chief Nursing Officers ” in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA) attempts to frame how Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) can guide and support nurses in engaging with the media. While the intent may be positive, the underlying premisethat nurses need institutional oversight or directives to participate in mediais exactly why nursing continues to lag in public representation.

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EHR vendors turn to artificial intelligence to modernize health records

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Software companies like Epic and Oracle say they’re weaving AI into clinicians’ workflows to meet client demand, keep up with competitors and improve the productivity of a swamped healthcare system.

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Be A Fantastic Fixer

Top Practices

Patients don’t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong. In the context of patient service, “conflict resolution” is nothing more than realizing you have a responsibility to understand and deal with your patient’s problem. There is an art to patient service recovery. The word “recovery” means to return to normal – to get things back in balance.

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HIMSS 2025 Recap For Healthcare CIOs

Forbes Healthcare

Healthcare CIOs are zeroing in on the following areas to fuel innovation and upgrade their existing solutions.

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The Best Medical Speech-to-Text Solutions

Mobius MD

More physicians are using medical speech-to-text software to save time on clinical notes. This article discusses three of the top HIPAA-compliant medical dictation apps in 2025. Speech-to-Text for Medical Documentation Speech-to-text technology has improved dramatically in the last fifteen years, prompting many doctors to reconsider dictation as the fastest way to take clinical notes.

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Walgreens to be acquired in $10B take-private deal

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The struggling retail pharmacy chain entered an agreement to be purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which could end its nearly 100-year run as a public company.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

Automation has touched almost every area in the healthcare industry, and the numbers speak volumes. The healthcare automation market was valued at 37.71 billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass this number by around 56.39 billion by 2029. What does all of this mean for healthcare providers? Whether it’s reducing administrative burden, improving clinical workflows, or cutting costs, understanding the potential of automation is critical for streamlining operations in your organization.

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Amazon’s Palm Scanning Tech Is Coming To Hospitals: A Revolutionary Step For Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

Palm identification is a novel and unprecedented method for secure identity management.

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From Certification to Career: A Blueprint for Success with CareerStep and Excellence Training Center

CareerStep

When Tarah Jeunes, Director of Excellence Training Center (ETC) , envisioned expanding her centers impact, she saw opportunity everywhere. Her goal? To go beyond CPR and first aid certifications, equipping her students with pathways to meaningful careers in healthcare. With CareerStep as a partner, that vision has become a realityand her best practices are paving the way for other institutions to do the same.

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How rural hospitals, Silicon Valley can head off the AI digital divide

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Experts at HIMSS say the adoption of futuristic artificial intelligence products doesn’t necessarily mean leaving smaller, cash-strapped providers behind.

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Earn College Credits From TESU Through Our Medical Assistant Program

ACI Medical & Dental School

The NHA credentials you receive from our Medical Assistant Certification Program at ACI Medical & Dental School can be used to earn college credits from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Here is some helpful information about this program. TESUs Professional Learning Review Program Through TESUs Professional Learning Review (PLR) Program , the university evaluates workplace training, industry-recognized credentials, and professional education to award college-level credits to help you c