Emerging RN Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As you do your strategic planning for 2024, please don’t forget that developing your leaders working in frontline positions should be a high priority. The seismic demographic shifts in the nursing workforce and changes in how nurses view their work post-pandemic have significantly impacted the role of […] The post Develop Your Frontline Leaders in 2024 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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EvidenceCare

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For health systems, where financial challenges persist and hospitals undergo frequent changes, fostering innovation has become a necessity for both day-to-day operations and the future of care delivery. Innovation is no longer simply about shaping the future of the industry; it’s a crucial element for organizations to thrive. But the adoption of an innovative mindset throughout an organization remains a challenge for many.

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On Thursday, Steve Kirsch gave his long-hyped talk about "record-level data" from New Zealand that supposedly demonstrates that COVID-19 vaccines have killed more than 10 million people worldwide. His "analysis" of illegally obtained data from a "whistleblower" was so ridden with false assumptions and rookie errors that even some antivaxxers couldn't accept it.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

My father was an avid reader of obituaries. Once, when I was a teenager, I told him that his habit of reading them every morning with his cappuccino was weird. At the time, I considered anything I didn’t understand weird, and the word “morbid” wasn’t part of my lexicon. My father, never one to take the bait from his occasionally irksome son, explained that reading obituaries was an excellent way to learn recent history.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The first full week of December is traditionally the time when national Hand Washing Awareness Week is celebrated, and it seems like it always comes at a perfect time. With the country in the middle of a holiday season that is coinciding with a rise in respiratory viruses including Covid, influenza, and RSV and also an uptick in gastrointestinal outbreaks, a reminder about proper hand washing is helpful for everyone.

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Emerging RN Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Last summer, I read a survey on ConnectRN that found a growing number of nurses (50%) have side gigs. Unlike what we have seen historically, these side gigs are not second jobs in healthcare but rather in other passions that nurses hope they can ultimately grow into […] The post When the Side Gig is Not Nursing appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today I will tell you about a trial that delivered a positive result but will add little benefit to patients. The teaching lesson surrounds the choice of endpoint to measure. First some brief background. When I started cardiology, much research focused on improving the care of people who had myocardial infarction (MI). Post-MI care was a target because injury to the heart from an occluded coronary led to bad things—like heart failure and arrhythmias.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Rekha Daniel-Kimani heads Total Rewards, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Strategic Human Resources Growth of BAYADA Home Health Care. Daniel-Kimani joined BAYADA in 2017 as director of benefits and compensation, and then in January 2022, Daniel-Kimani became head of total rewards, DEI, and HR strategy to ensure employees are effectively compensated and recognized and to help both current and prospective employees find their unique connection to BAYADA’s mission and values.

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Relias

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Stages of Change Model, also known as the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, is a powerful framework designed to explain and guide individuals through the process of behavior change. Developed by James O. Prochaska and Carlo C. DiClemente, this model has become a cornerstone in health psychology and is widely used in healthcare and wellness programs.

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Doctors who prioritized politics over being a "neutral judge" failed to provide the best information. The post The People Can Decide the Best Policy, Only If They Have the Best Information first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Most people in the U.S. are bullish on the role AI will play in health care in 2024, especially to lower access barriers to care and to diagnose and detect health conditions. Two new studies point to the consumerization of AI in healthcare, from Medtronic and Deloitte. This post weaves their findings together and suggests some planning points for 2024.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When it comes to brain health, nurses talk a good game with their patients, but what about the nurse’s brain? Just like all aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, nurses must face up to the fact that they’re human beings, too, and their brains and bodies need thoughtful care just like anyone else’s. How do you take care of your precious nurse’s brain?

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In September, Mikael Öhman took the helm of CORL Technologies, tech-enabled managed services for vendor risk management and compliance, and its sister organization Meditology Services, which provides information risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance […] The article Q&A with Mikael Öhman, CEO, Meditology | CORL Technologies appeared first on electronichealthr

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The claims of Neurocytonix are extraordinary and dubious. The post Cytotron – Magical Device Pseudoscience first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Rise of Ketamine Clinics and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine clinics have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years. As a byproduct of the common practice of prescribing drugs “off-label,” these clinics are not necessarily new in their operating model. Off-label use is the utilization of pharmaceutical drugs for, among other factors, unapproved indications.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Palliative care can be equally rewarding and challenging. Patients are navigating the emotional and physical turbulence of terminal illness. The right professional can be instrumental in ensuring patients’ needs are met to make their period of care more comfortable. So much of who people are impacts their experience of the palliative journey. This includes the nuances of their cultural, racial, and socioeconomic identities.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the constantly shifting healthcare landscape can pose a significant challenge for medical professionals. Your staff should be focused on providing high-level, high-quality patient care. When administrative tasks pile up, your team will begin bringing work with them mentally and literally, worrying about work.

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

RSV season is here. So far it's better than last year, which was the absolute worst, but it should have been much better. The roll out of a safe and effective drug that dramatically reduces risk of severe disease was botched, and we still don't know why it happened. The post RSV Seasons is Here, so Where is Our Beyfortus? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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KevinMD.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Shrujal Baxi, an oncologist passionate about AI, as we delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing colorectal cancer detection while navigating the complexities of prior authorization. Discover how AI streamlines screening, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances … Read more… AI’s role in streamlining colorectal cancer screening [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Dose of Reality

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Our first week of medical school at the University of Michigan this past summer, I sat in South Lecture Hall with 163 of my new classmates listening to incredible physicians share their philosophies on the practice of medicine.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The holiday season can be a challenging time for medical practices. With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Instead of hiring temps who may need to be trained in HIPAA compliance or having your staff play Holiday-Time-Off Bingo, it may be time for your practice to hire a virtual medical assistant from MedVA.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Today’s high school students have lived through an extraordinary – and extraordinarily difficult – chapter of history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly all students missed out on critical in-person class time and fell behind where they would have been academically if the pandemic had never happened. Yet, because of COVID-19, more high school students might be considering a career in medicine.

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KevinMD.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Representatives of a battered and stressed Canadian medical profession gathered in Montreal and virtually last week for the 7th annual Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) – the first such meeting in four years and the largest to date. One of the main pain points identified as facing individual physicians is the burden of administrative Read more… Physician well-being: Overcoming administrative hurdles originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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99MGMT

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Addison Internal Medicine has spent a decade working toward what it is today: a premier destination for advanced primary medical care. The practice has achieved success in quality of care provided, patient satisfaction, and has shown the ability to adapt and grow with the community’s evolving needs.

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Prism Career Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

One of the most notable advantages of being a medical assistant is the superior job mobility it can bring. Medical assistants have the luxury of choosing the medical setting they wish to work in, as well as their specialty, and medical assistants are needed across the country. Many medical assisting professionals specialize in pediatrics because of the field’s various advantages, including increased job prospects.

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Intercoast

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Table of contents Comprehensive Programs Tailored to In-Demand Fields Hands-On Training Emphasizing Electrical Safety The InterCoast Advantage Estimated reading time: 3 minutes For over 30 years, InterCoast Colleges has been a leading provider of career training in California. Since 2008, InterCoast has offered an Electrical Training Program emphasizing hands-on learning, safety protocols, and the required skills to equip students to begin an electrical career.

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KevinMD.com

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Health care is constantly evolving, and it’s no secret that many hospitals are bleeding money when it comes to their primary care practices. On the low end, a hospital loses $127,000 per year on a primary care physician. Anecdotally, a rural hospital in Indiana expressed that they lose nearly $500,000 per year! Headlines are filled with Read more… Health care’s hidden problem: hospital primary care losses originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Data that helps make decisions and increases prosperity in healthcare practices In the complex healthcare industry, medical billing metrics serve as guiding beacons for practices and billing services. These quantifiable values offer valuable insights into a healthcare organization’s revenue performance. From seamless submission of a number of claims to efficient billing processes, collection rates, and accounts receivable management, these key metrics reveal a practice’s financial w

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E-Clinic

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s been a busy year for us at e-clinic. As well as supporting our clients to deliver the diverse services they offer, behind the scenes we have been hard at work on an exciting new offering. Since we joined the ClearCourse group, our focus has been to grow the business with our industry-specific software and embedded payments platform. This allows you to manage your business and take payments all within one great application.

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Intercoast

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Offering vocational education for over 30 years, InterCoast Colleges remains committed to powering the potential of every student. Recognizing the critical need for skilled trade professionals, our state-approved Electrical Training program is engineered to meet the needs of the industry, providing a current opportunity for a successful entry-level career in the electrical field.

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KevinMD.com

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The NFL season is now in full swing, with TV screens ablaze in households across the nation, eyes glued to an elliptically-shaped ball being thrown and kicked far distances. This reminds me of an incredibly rare case that happened to a male patient I saw in the ER many years ago, whose right testicle had Read more… How the NFL offers a window into health care solutions for our country originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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