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RTW Investments Files To Dismiss Masimo’s ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuit Against Billionaire Founder Joe Kiani Over $450 Million Severance Pay

Forbes Healthcare

After activist investor Quentin Koffey’s Politan Capital Management won a proxy battle at med tech company Masimo, the company’s new leadership is suing founder and ex-CEO Joe Kiani as well as shareholder RTW investments.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast. The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr.

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MEDVA Awarded Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of 2024

MedVA

HENDERSON, NV – November 2024 – MEDVA, a pioneering leader in healthcare virtual staffing solutions, has been awarded Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of the Year 2024 by Healthcare Business Review (HBR). This recognition underscores MEDVA’s transformative impact on healthcare efficiency, affordability, and quality of care, as it empowers medical practices across the United States to address staffing challenges with virtual assistants (VAs) who deliver essential support for operational ta

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Calculating the real cost of the upcoming NI and NLW rise on general practice – By the IGPM

Practice Index

You’ll have seen in the press lately a lot of attention being paid to the National Insurance and National Living Wage increases being introduced from April 2025. GP surgeries are particularly concerned about this as there has been no confirmation of increases to our funding to support these rising costs. The Government and Treasury have confirmed we are not “NHS bodies”; we are private companies.

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CDC Weighs Lowering Infection Protections Even More

Forbes Healthcare

The CDC's HICPAC advisory committee seems intent on rolling back infection control precautions in healthcare settings, despite evidence that what they propose is wrong.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

The patient’s first point of contact with your practice is in the check-in process. This first encounter sets the tone for their entire health experience. Sometimes, this process does not go as smoothly as planned. If it happens, errors or inefficiencies can lead to multiple problems, affecting patient satisfaction and your practice’s overall efficiency and financial health.

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Mental health for Movember – By Mike Neville

Practice Index

Have you ever been asked the question, “How are you?” and instantly the words, “I’m fine” have come out of your mouth – even before you’ve registered that someone has asked you the question?! I have! It seems almost inbuilt to the male psyche that no matter what life throws at us, we deal with every situation in the same way: tough exterior, stoic. Heaven forbid that a tear should come anywhere near our eyes!

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What You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Vaccines

Forbes Healthcare

Ovarian cancer vaccines are under development, but none are ready for primetime. There are no screening tools for ovarian cancer.

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Launching Your Medical Assisting Career: A Step-by-Step Guide

MedQuest College

Embarking on a career in medical assisting is a fantastic choice for those looking to make a positive impact in the healthcare field. Medical assistants play essential roles in both clinical and administrative settings, providing valuable support to doctors and caring for patients. We’ll walk you through the steps needed to get started, from education and certification to landing your first job.

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Tatiana Fofanova demos Koda Health

The Healthcare Blog

Tatiana Fofanova is the CEO of Koda Health. She is dealing with one of the most difficult parts of health care. How do you get patients wishes in the case of end of life or other critical illness made in advance and delivered to medical professionals? Koda Health has not only figured out how to get this option to patients but also include the responses into Epic and other EMRs so that clinicians can see advanced directives and much more.

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

As a nurse for almost thirty years, I’ve spent time on the clinician’s side of the stethoscope and as a healthcare consumer. I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time as a patient, and from my perspective, the patient experience is often sadly lacking. Is this how it really needs to be? It’s Never Fun to be a Patient No one expects the experience of being a patient to be fun, but we have the right to hope that it’s as positive as possible; unfo

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The Prototype: $5 Million XPrize Awarded For Using Drones To Monitor Rainforests

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck is the newest space billionaire, a test for premature birth and SpaceX tests Starship again.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

Emergency care nurses are essential to the healthcare system, stepping into action during urgent and life-threatening situations. This demanding profession blends skill, resilience, and dedication, requiring a diverse set of capabilities to effectively manage the unpredictability of emergency medicine. In this article, we will delve into the life of an emergency care nurse, exploring their daily responsibilities, the challenges they face, and the rewarding aspects of their role.

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UnitedHealth, Cigna, CVS sue FTC over insulin litigation process

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.

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Memorization Tips to Help Nursing Students Pass Exams with Confidence

Minority Nurse

Nursing students need to memorize a lot of information to pass the tests they take, especially the NCLEX exam. All of this information can be hard to remember over time. Traditional ways of studying in college, like cramming, don’t work for the knowledge nurses need to recall on the job in years ahead. With the help of study resources, peer support, and good study methods, retaining information can be much easier than you think.

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Tenet Health And Commure Announce Landmark Partnership To Deploy Ambient AI Platform

Forbes Healthcare

The goal is to ease clinical workflows and alleviate physician documentation burdens.

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3 in 4 U.S. Patients Say the Healthcare System is Broken — But Technology Can Help

Health Populi

Patients “yearn” for personalized services and relationships in health care — optimistic that technology can help deliver on that hope — we learn in Healthcare’s Future: Balancing Progress and Perception , a health consumer survey report from Lavidge. Lavidge, a communications consultancy, polled U.S. patients’ attitudes about health care and technology in June 2024, publishing the report earlier this month.

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HHS facing challenges as lead agency for healthcare cybersecurity: GAO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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Understanding Language Disorders in Children

We Care Online

Language disorders in children are a significant concern for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals alike. These disorders can affect a child’s ability to communicate effectively, impacting their social interactions, academic performance, and overall development. This article will analyze language disorders in children, exploring their types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and available interventions.

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Oracle Is Going All In On Nashville— And Healthcare Is A Key Reason

Forbes Healthcare

The company is committed to partnering with the local community to ensure better health outcomes.

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Will the pharmacy funding protest impact on general practice?

Practice Index

As Practice Managers, we’ve seen our fair share of challenges. The decision by community pharmacies to cut opening hours and stop home deliveries in a protest over government funding is an additional worry, and leaving us to question how this will impact on our patients? Members of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which ran the ballot, have voted in favour of action that may see them: Not open beyond 40 hours a week, during evenings and at weekends Stop providing free home deliveries of

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Offering health insurance is becoming less lucrative

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

In the third quarter, the seven major publicly traded insurers’ medical loss ratios increased an average of 3.3 percentage points year over year — a major jump in medical costs.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

The patient’s first point of contact with your practice is in the check-in process. This first encounter sets the tone for their entire health experience. Sometimes, this process does not go as smoothly as planned. If it happens, errors or inefficiencies can lead to multiple problems, affecting patient satisfaction and your practice’s overall efficiency and financial health.

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CVS Health Adds Four Board Seats In Deal With Hedge Fund

Forbes Healthcare

CVS Health said four new members will be added to its board from the hedge fund Glenview Capital, which had been pushing for changes at the diversified healthcare giant.

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How To Become A Massage Therapist

We Care Online

To pursue a career as a massage therapist, the first step is enrolling in accredited massage therapy programs. These programs offer foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and various massage techniques, all essential for effective practice. A good program, like the one offered at Pacific College of Health and Science, provides both theoretical education and hands-on training, equipping students with the skills needed.

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DEA, HHS issue another extension for telehealth controlled substance prescribing

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The third temporary extension, which prolongs the pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025, is a relief for telehealth groups who had raised concerns about access to medications.

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70% of Americans want primary care providers to address mental health

Medical Economics

Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.

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Healthcare Costs Are Devouring The Earnings Of Middle-Class Families

Forbes Healthcare

Many families fail to realize how much they spend on healthcare because they don’t pay out of one pocket—they pay out of four.

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How Physicians Can Use AI to Streamline Their Work

Mobius MD

Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery. But how are physicians using AI in a daily clinical context? In a recent article, we explored seven applications of AI across the industry. We’ve also written about other AI topics, such as an introduction to generative AI for doctors , the accuracy of AI-generated clinical notes , patient perspectives on AI , the best AI medical scribes , and whether AI can reduce physician burnout.

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Hospital price transparency continues to drop: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Just 21.1% of hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to Patient Rights Advocate. Compliance has been backsliding since July 2023.

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Primary care-centric ACOs generate better savings and better outcomes

Medical Economics

PCC’s 2024 Evidence Report found primary care-centric ACOs generate more than two times higher savings through data integration.

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