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Nursing Home Owner, Who Left 800 Residents in Warehouse During Hurricane, To Pay $8.2M

Scrubs

A Louisiana nursing home owner has agreed to pay $8.2 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after being accused of misusing assets from four nursing home facilities. The settlement stems from allegations that Bob Dean Jr. violated the National Housing Act of 1934 by embezzling funds intended for the care and well-being of nursing home residents.

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Influencers Are Telling Teens That Selling Their Eggs Is Easy Money. It’s Not That Simple.

Forbes Healthcare

The United States has few rules governing egg and sperm donation, a Wild West being supercharged by influencers peddling it as a cash-cow to millions of young followers.

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Microsoft unveils new healthcare AI tools

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The products include a service that helps healthcare organizations build their own AI agents that could be used for appointment scheduling, clinical trial matching and patient triage.

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The Ethics of Screening Mammography

Sensible Medicine

I appreciate this essay for its reframing of our debates about cancer screening; viewing them through an ethical lens. The speculation that we might eventually be able to identify individuals harmed by radiographic screening and how this would alter our approach is both intriguing and alarming. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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3 Nurses Struck By Vehicle Dropping Off Gunshot Victim, 1 More Critically Injured

Scrubs

Nurses assisting a gunshot patient came into harm’s way as a driver struck them and then drove off, leaving one nurse in critical condition. The nurses were helping a gunshot victim who was dropped off by someone in a private vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, in West Philadelphia, early Saturday morning, just after 4:15, officials said. The gunshot victim was hit on the 1300 block of Belmont Avenue.

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New Stand-Up Comedy Event Shows How Humor Gives Hope Vs. Breast Cancer

Forbes Healthcare

Actor and comedian Jana Bernard pulled together a diverse line-up of stand-up comics for a show in New York City to benefit for the National Breast Cancer Foundation

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The President of Stanford Wants Us To Debate Which Number is Larger, 9 or 133

Science Based Medicine

It doesn't bode well for the future that "leaders" of major American institutions look at naked emperors and compliment them on their beautiful clothes. The post The President of Stanford Wants Us To Debate Which Number is Larger, 9 or 133 first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Tennessee Nurse & His Dog Die Trying To Save Man From Hurricane Helene Floods

Scrubs

A northeastern Tennessee nurse and his dog died in flash floods from Hurricane Helene while trying to save someone, according to the man’s employer. Boone McCrary was a registered nurse at Greeneville Community Hospital, about 70 miles northeast of Knoxville, part of the Ballad Health system. On Sept. 27, he was in a boat with his dog, a chocolate lab named Moss, trying to save someone else, the health system announced on Facebook.

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Sepsis Causes Over 350,000 Deaths Annually. This Lab Test Can Reduce That By A Third.

Forbes Healthcare

Cytovale has developed a FDA-cleared, rapid diagnostic tool for sepsis, and it just raised $100 million to roll it out to hospital systems across the country.

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Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.

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World Mental Health Day 2024 – By Ceri Gardener

Practice Index

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace” is this year’s theme and what an apt one for us and our colleagues! In recent years, we’ve gone through huge changes and challenges in all our roles, and it’s only recently that some people have started to feel the effects of stress. If we think about the ten hats we usually wear in practice management – especially concerning relationships, workload and workforce – the weight we carry is huge!

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Christopher Ciccone: A Multifaceted Artist and the Complex Legacy of Madonna’s Brother

Scrubs

On October 4, 2024, Christopher Ciccone, a multitalented artist and younger brother to pop icon Madonna, passed away at the age of 63 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Known for his work as a dancer, designer, director, and creative consultant, Christopher’s impact on the world of art and entertainment extended far beyond his familial connection to one of the world’s biggest stars.

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FTC And Pharmacy Benefit Managers Square Off For Legal Battle

Forbes Healthcare

Whatever the outcome of the countering lawsuits, it will be a challenging period for PBMs, given the FTC's actions on alleged anti-competitive business practices.

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Medicare Advantage star ratings fall again in 2025

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

About 40% of MA plans with prescription drug coverage will earn four or more stars, a dip from 42% this year, according to data released by the CMS.

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How drug and soap commercials are manipulating you

KevinMD.com

Having worked as a copywriter and creative director at some of the world’s top ad agencies, including McCann Erickson (now McCann Worldgroup), I am vehemently critical of new advertising. Why? I know the tricks and how they manipulate well — think the old TV series Mad Men. Leading the list of ads that I hate Read more… How drug and soap commercials are manipulating you originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Nurses in the Vietnam War: The Unsung Heroes of Conflict

Scrubs

The Vietnam War, one of the most controversial and violent conflicts of the 20th century, not only tested the resilience of nations but also reshaped the landscape of medical care in warfare. While the images of soldiers on the battlefield often dominate historical recollections, the contributions of nurses—particularly military nurses—remain less visible but no less important.

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New Research Provides Clues About Cause Of Long Covid

Forbes Healthcare

Researchers showed that SARS-CoV-2 proteins were more likely to be present in people with long Covid. This finding provides more evidence about its cause.

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AI in general practice – striking the right balance

Practice Index

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning models in healthcare is undeniable, with a significant surge in the use of tools by general practices up and down the UK. From streamlining and automating routine processes to assisting with tasks such as complaint handling and policy generation, AI is already used by practices to enhance efficiency.

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3 cornerstones young physicians need for a strong financial foundation

Medical Economics

Physicians are high earners, but their professional careers begin later than most, so early action can yield long-term financial security.

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Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits

Minority Nurse

Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition requires a significant investment from an organization’s nursing staff. But does that investment pay off in real-world ways? If so, how? One significant benefit involves giving nurses the opportunity to provide input and influence nursing practice. “It really helps expand the autonomy and allows the nurse to practice at the top end of their license,” said Jody Collins, DNP-C, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, system director of clinical excellence and professio

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Hurricane Helene’s Unexpected Impact On U.S. Healthcare Delivery

Forbes Healthcare

The destruction of a key manufacturing plant in North Carolina that produces 60% of intravenous fluids in the U.S. is the root cause of this patient-impacting issue.

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Fresenius Medical Care increasing IV, dialysis solutions production to alleviate shortages

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

B. Braun and Fresenius Medical Care said they will make more crucial products as the U.S. faces shortages following Hurricane Helene’s damage to a Baxter manufacturing facility.

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PMI Shorts #5 -Effective Staff Meetings: – The Daily Huddle

Practice Management Institute

An Interview with David Womack, Jan Hailey, and Lynn Robinson David: Hello everyone and welcome back to another PMI short. I believe today is number 5. My name is David, and I'm President and CEO of Practice Management Institute. I'm joined today by Lynn and Jan. Lynn is the Director of Physician Relations and Professional Education at the Delaware State Medical Society, and Jan is the CEO of Practice Matters.

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California joins nationwide movement to destigmatize physician mental health

Medical Economics

The culture of medicine is evolving as more doctors, administrators and policymakers recognize the importance of mental health care.

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New Autism Research Finds That Autistic Brains Are Differently Wired

Forbes Healthcare

Neurodiversity advocates say that autistic brains are differently wired. New autism research finds that neuron density is different in two key areas of autistic brains.

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Nearly 70% of healthcare organizations hit by cyberattacks report patient care disruptions: survey

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

More than half of respondents said they saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.

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We can prevent another Apalachee High School, if we have the courage to act

KevinMD.com

Hearing about the school shooting last week at Apalachee High School in Georgia, I couldn’t imagine the gut-wrenching pain that the victims and the local community felt as yet another mass shooting tore apart families. The tragedy reminded me that no one is safe from the horror of gun violence. As a pain physician, I’ll Read more… We can prevent another Apalachee High School, if we have the courage to act originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Antivax as ideology: “Limited hangouts” run by “controlled opposition”

Science Based Medicine

Antivax is more ideology and conspiracy than science. The recent accusation that antivax influencers are running "limited hangouts" as part of "controlled opposition helps illustrate this characteristic, in which the insufficiently radical are portrayed as useful idiots for the enemy or even heretics. The post Antivax as ideology: “Limited hangouts” run by “controlled opposition” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Amazon Opening 20 New Pharmacies In U.S. Expansion Of Same Day Delivery

Forbes Healthcare

Amazon will more than double the number of cities where its customers can get same day delivery of their prescriptions by opening pharmcies in 20 new cities next year.

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CMS to increase oversight on exchange brokers

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The proposed rule comes after the CMS reported a growing number of complaints about ACA health plan applications submitted by brokers.

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Let's Review a Truly Positive Trial

Sensible Medicine

I spend a fair amount of time on Mondays showing problem trials. Such studies have great educational value. But so do hugely positive trials—experiments that truly advance the field. One trial in 1999 transformed the care of patients with heart failure. Doctors were doubtful of the drug before the trial. Heart failure due to a weak heart muscle was a terrible condition at that time.

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