Scrubs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, is embroiled in a $303 million lawsuit following an alarming case of fentanyl theft and medical malpractice. At the center of the scandal is 36-year-old former ICU nurse Dani Marie Schofield, who has been accused of stealing fentanyl—an extremely potent synthetic opioid—from patients and replacing it with tap water.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Paxlovid comes with a host of contraindications and costs $1561 for a 5- day course. Metformin costs $1/day and reduces viral load. Which should you take?
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Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The clinical evidence base continues to grow making the case that art and creativity can be drivers for health and well-being — as it’s proven to me in my own life. Most recently, cases have been made by Emily Peters, documented in her book Remaking Medicine ; by Robin Strongin, advocate for arts, medicine, and well-being from her base in Washington, DC; and, by my Belgium-based colleague and friend Koen Kas whose book addressing themes of art and health will soon be published.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.
Scrubs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A 64-year-old American woman recently became the first person to use the Sarco suicide pod to end her life in Switzerland, a country where assisted suicide is legal. The Sarco pod, designed by Dr. Philip Nitschke of Exit International, is a 3D-printed device shaped like a sarcophagus. When a user inside the pod presses a button, the pod fills with nitrogen gas, quickly lowering oxygen levels and causing the user to lose consciousness within a minute, followed by death within ten minutes.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A public health expert says Florida's guidance advising residents to not get vaccinated against COVID-19 is misleading and puts lives at risk.
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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The legislation, sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, would direct the HHS to develop minimum cybersecurity standards for providers, health plans, claims clearinghouses and business associates.
The Healthcare Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
THCB Gang is coming back! (I know you’ve all missed it) and we are starting with a bang. I’ll be meeting with six powerhouse women leaders in health care who’ve just issued a public statement signed by another 500+ women leaders in support of the Harris/Walz campaign. On the Gang today are Missy Krasner , digital health veteran most recently at Amazon and Redesign Health but wayback on the founder team at ONC; Molly Coye , who ran Medicaid in NJ and CA and has had every role in
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A report from the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health shows how tobacco, alcohol and sugary beverage taxes could reduce noncommunicable diseases and generate revenue
Valant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Telehealth has become an integral part of behavioral healthcare delivery, but regulatory changes may shape how providers can use telehealth to prescribe medications. Current telehealth prescribing flexibilities allow providers to prescribe controlled substances without an initial in-person evaluation. These flexibilities, extended by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , are set to expire December 31, 2024.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bob Chin, chief information officer, PayMedix. I’m a confirmed AI optimist and believe the technology will improve healthcare on a broad scale, from diagnosis to drug discovery, precision medicine, robotic surgery, record keeping, analytics, […] The article This Healthcare Payment Breakthrough is Actually Analog appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Rite Aid is grabbing headlines for locking up nearly all items in a southern California store, putting everything from baby formula and paper towels to makeup and potato chips behind plexiglass.
Science Based Medicine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Biosafety Now is fine working with a pro-virus, misinformation doctor to prevent a potential pandemic. What about a doctor who worked with patients and countered misinformation during an actual pandemic? The post A “Biosafety” Organization Partnering With Dr. Jay Bhattacharya To Guard Against Viruses Is Like A Zebra Teaming Up With A Lion To Promote Vegetarianism first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen told lawmakers the company would consider new talks with insurers about the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic if they pledge to keep the medicines on their formularies.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Revenue integrity has become harder to maintain as audits grow in volume and complexity. Payers are increasing scrutiny and regulatory agencies are reinforcing fraud mitigation. Navigating this evolving terrain requires a reimagined, automated approach to […] The article Automation and Reimagining Revenue Integrity appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This began to feel like a turning point in the power of the patient voice in federal health policy related to patient safety, medical AI and patient empowerment.
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
There is nothing more stressful than creating rotas for your team. Just when you think you've tweaked and moved around a few people, you realise you've got a clinician without a room or you're short on admin staff! Now you can delete those spreadsheets and save yourself time and effort, with the Rota Package from Practice Index. With one simple click of a button, you can create easy to follow rotas for your entire practice team, both clinical and admin staf f, across all sites.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Pieces Technologies made deceptive claims about the accuracy of its documentation products. Pieces denied any wrongdoing.
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A great irony of Twitter/X, a site that epitomizes 21 st century ephemerality, is that it can also engender the persistence, or rebirth, of a work. On the one hand, studies that authors worked on for years, or essays that were wrestled with for weeks, are only tweeted for a day or two before disappearing into our collective amnesia. On the other, articles will sometimes find second life on the site.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
One of the biggest predictors of how much time adolescents spend on screens and if that use is problematic is how much their own parents use screens.
Valant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
If your behavioral health practice is seeking ways to streamline your workflows without compromising care quality, tools such as Wiley Treatment Planners can offer advantages. Wiley Treatment planners are evidence-based templates that simplify the treatment planning process , reducing time spent on documentation while maintaining high standards of care.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Nearly three in four providers surveyed by Experian Health said the number of claims denied by payers shot up between 2022 and 2024.
Medbridge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
76 percent of patients using the MedBridge Pathways platform report improved physical function. SEATTLE – September 25, 2024 – After just a few weeks in the market, MedBridge Pathways is already yielding positive results for hospital systems and patients. Pathways is the first hybrid MSK solution designed to help health systems provide easier access to […] The post Hospitals Already Seeing Striking Improvements in Patient Engagement and Satisfaction with MedBridge Pathways appe
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Plus: A deep dive inside Facebook’s scammy abortion access network, meeting the newest biotech billionaire, and more.
Practice Management Institute
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Staffing shortages in medical practices is a growing concern. This issue not only affects the efficiency and quality of care but also places increased stress on existing staff and can lead to burnout. Addressing this problem requires a multi-faceted approach, combining innovative strategies with proactive management. Here’s a look at some practical steps that medical practices can take to mitigate staff shortages and improve overall practice management.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Independent hospitals can receive efficiency and profitability boosts from acquisitions. However, buyouts don’t continue to improve operating metrics for corporate-owned hospitals, according to a new study.
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The BMA’s recent guidelines on safe working practices for GPs have caused a significant stir in the healthcare community, drawing both support and concern from Practice Managers. The guidance comes at a time when general practice is described as being in a state of crisis – something that few Practice Managers would disagree with! The guidelines also seem to underpin collective action in general practice, providing a blueprint for practice action.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Longevity is becoming increasingly popular to elongate health-span. We turn to estrogen to understand its impact on women's long-term well-being.
Performance Health
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
When it comes to the best incident management software , there’s a vast spectrum of quality; not all systems are created equal. It’s essential, therefore, that decision makers scrutinize each product carefully when considering a new system. Read on to explore key features that set apart top incident management software, equipping you with the knowledge to make an informed and effective choice for your organization.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
AI’s role in healthcare is to give back time while still ensuring that day-to-day tasks are efficiently completed. It is not just about trying out the newest tech; it’s about bringing the heart back to healthcare and putting people first.
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