Sat.Feb 10, 2024 - Fri.Feb 16, 2024

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I Am Afraid of Early Cancer Detection

Sensible Medicine

It’s been a few years since I first heard about the Galleri test produced by the Menlo Park startup Grail. Galleri is a blood-based screening test for cancer. I think I first heard about it from doctors in concierge practices; next I heard whispers from my own better-off patients who brought me results or asked what I thought of the test. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Addressing Challenges in Medical Assisting

Athena Career Academy

In healthcare, medical assistants play a pivotal role, offering vital assistance to physicians and contributing to the seamless operation of medical offices. However, like any profession, medical assisting comes with challenges. Are you contemplating a career as a medical assistant? Gaining insight into the daily challenges that medical assistants encounter and learning effective strategies for overcoming them can give you a valuable advantage.

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Change Management Best Practices for Healthcare IT Leaders

EvidenceCare

Change is a constant in healthcare IT. From technological advancements to evolving patient needs, the landscape is always shifting. As leaders in this field, it’s crucial to not only embrace change but also to effectively manage it to ensure the smooth operation of your healthcare system. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of change management, featuring insights from Novlet Mattis, SVP & Chief Digital & Information Officer of Orlando Health , as discussed in her

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People With Medical Debt Are Much More Likely to Be in Financial Distress in America

Health Populi

How financially vulnerable are people with medical debt in the U.S.? Significantly more, statistically speaking, we learn from the latest survey data revealed by the National Financial Capabilities Study (NFCS) from the FINRA Foundation. The Kaiser Family Foundation and Peterson Center on Healthcare analyzed the NFCS data through a consumer health care financial lens with a focus on medical debt.

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The Study of the Week Is a Beautiful Example of Science Done Well

Sensible Medicine

Academic medicine sometimes gets it right. This is a positive story about a negative trial. Neurologist Hooman Kamel from the Weil Cornell Medical Center in NY had an idea about atrial fibrillation and stroke. Old thinking held that clots formed in the left atrium during periods of irregular rapid fibrillatory activity. Stroke came when these clots moved northward to the brain.

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Overview of the Medical Assistant Profession

Athena Career Academy

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the medical assistant profession, shedding light on their diverse responsibilities and the various settings in which they contribute to the healthcare system.

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Using the One Thing to Set Priorities

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.” Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do […] The post Using the One Thing to Set Priorities appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Note On Criticism Of Yesterday's Study of the Week

Sensible Medicine

Yesterday, someone made an error on the Internet. And I think it was me. Here is a link to my take of the ARCADIA trial. In brief, the trial compared apixaban vs aspirin in patients who had had a stroke of unknown source and evidence of atrial cardiopathy. The trial was stopped early for futility. Recurrent stroke (the primary endpoint) occurred in 40 patients in each group.

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How AI is Shaping the Patient and Clinician Experience – My Conversation with Microsoft

Health Populi

For change agents in health care, one of our True North paradigms is the Quintuple Aim. The five pillars of the Quint Aim grew from 3 goals of the Triple Aim: to improve patient experience, to drive better health outcomes, and to lower per patient costs. The Quadruple Aim added the goal of bolstering clinicians’ well-being ( to address burnout, stress and depression ), leading to the addition of health equity as the fifth objective.

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Casey Green Talks About Critical Care Transport Nursing

Minority Nurse

As a sponsor of the annual Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18, the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association aims to raise awareness of this nursing career path while simultaneously celebrating the nurses who work in dynamic critical care transport settings. The critical care transport nursing specialty offers variations of work settings so nurses can work in settings including air transport, ground transport, and military transport.

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The Potentially High Cost of Nurse Manager Turnover

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When Nick Saban, longtime football coach at the University of Alabama, announced his retirement from the sport in January 2024, an unintended ripple effect led to more than 60 players and coaches leaving their positions or current teams. This has been made possible by a transfer portal […] The post The Potentially High Cost of Nurse Manager Turnover appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Diversion #4 Answers

Sensible Medicine

BI, Deke, General, NEMEC (90’s Boston Medical Center - 1st 3 commonly preceded by “the”) UCM, NM, UIC, SRAB (Chicago Medical Centers) Bellevue, LA County, Parkland, Stroger (American Public Hospitals) Manhattan, Brockton, Togus, Hines (VAs) Read more

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The unseen battle: America’s veterans and the crisis of chronic pain

KevinMD.com

Since the Civil War, there have been seventy-four wars and conflicts America has fought in. But as bad as previous wars had been, there has never been anything in American history like the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. While America’s direct intervention against Germany and Japan lasted less than five years, the war on terror went Read more… The unseen battle: America’s veterans and the crisis of chronic pain originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Meet Cardiac Nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste

Minority Nurse

Longtime cardiovascular nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, FPCNA, FAAN , associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) board member, gave Minority Nurse some insight into a career in the broad field of cardiac nursing. As the nation marks American Heart Month in February, Baptiste shares some of what makes this career choice a good fit for her.

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Treatment Plan Template

Valant

Valant’s Treatment Plan Template for Behavioral Health Creating effective treatment plans is essential in behavioral health. They offer a structured roadmap for both practitioners and clients, making sure that everyone is on the same page. A comprehensive treatment plan template tailored for behavioral health promotes standardized and evidence-based care, ensuring that practitioners follow best practices while addressing the unique needs of each individual client.

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Sensible Diversion #4

Sensible Medicine

Group the 16 words into 4 groups of 4. I’ll post the answer at 4 PM CST. It will be on the site but it won’t be sent by email.

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Blame game in U.S. health care: Who’s responsible and what’s the solution?

KevinMD.com

The perception that our U.S. health care system is broken has become nearly fact among health care workers and the public alike. Many other countries are facing similar challenges, beyond the recent spotlight on our Canadian and British friends across the pond. The issue remains: Who are we to blame and more importantly, what can Read more… Blame game in U.S. health care: Who’s responsible and what’s the solution?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Farah Laurent

Minority Nurse

Meet Farah Laurent, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. She is a nurse career coach and passionate about helping other nurses achieve their career goals. Dr. Laurent is a former level 1 trauma emergency nurse and a strong advocate for nurses. She is the director of nursing for a nursing program at a community college and an active member of various nursing organizations such as the National Nurses in Business Association, ENA, ANA, NLN, DNP of Color, and AONE.

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4 Innovations in Chronic Whiplash Therapy

Medbridge

Whiplash injuries, commonly resulting from motor vehicle collisions (MVC), present a complex challenge for physical therapists aiming to optimize patient recovery—especially when neck and bodily pain becomes chronic. Because the critical period for intervention typically falls within the first 12 weeks post-injury, it’s especially important to perform early and thorough assessments on a patient-by-patient basis. […] The post 4 Innovations in Chronic Whiplash Therapy appeared first on MedBr

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Revise and Polish Your Application Essays

Accepted Blog

Check out all the blog posts in this series: Identifying the Ingredients of a Winning Essay Finding a Theme for Your Statement of Purpose Writing Your Career Goals Essay How to Start Your First Draft of an Application Essay Revise and Polish Your Application Essays You’ve completed your first essay draft – this is a great milestone! Outstanding essays are not sprung into the world on the first try, however, so now it’s time to revise and edit.

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The 15 Best Hospital Nursing Jobs in 2024

Unitek College

Discover Some of the Best Specialties for Nursing Professionals. Whether you’re an active nurse or an aspiring one, you will likely consider specialization at some point in your career. This is because nursing specialties allow healthcare professionals to meet the complex needs of the human condition. By pursuing specialization, nurses demonstrate a commitment to professional […] The post The 15 Best Hospital Nursing Jobs in 2024 appeared first on Unitek College.

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Social media planning

Practice Index

Consistent, quality communication across your social media channels is vital for helping maintain a positive reputation for your practice. It's becoming more common for people to leave negative posts on your social media feeds, alongside rants on posts, and derogatory reviews. One of the key ways to combat these, and limit the damage they cause to your reputation, is to bury them in a stream of regular positive, well-structured content that is engaging for your audience.

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Overcoming Healthcare Career Challenges: Handling Stress & Achieving Balance

Northwest Suburban College

The healthcare industry is challenging, with professionals constantly working to improve patient outcomes while adapting to changing landscapes. For those in the roles of Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians, the pressure to perform at a high level can often result in stress and burnout, negatively impacting one’s quality of life and career satisfaction.

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Why is it important to have AI transparency in your practice? 

Health Prime

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is propelling the healthcare industry into a new era, revolutionizing medical practices. According to Statista , the global healthcare AI market is forecast to be worth almost 188 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. The integration of AI brings forth incredible opportunities for growth and improvements. However, to fully capitalize on the benefits of AI, transparency must be at the forefront of your practice’s AI strategy.

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The top 3 factors influencing how patients choose your health care practice

KevinMD.com

When building your practice, knowing what factors influence how patients find you and ultimately choose to be treated by you is critical. As a health care provider, you focus on treating patients and providing the best care possible. The business side of health care may be of less interest to you. However, to effectively grow Read more… The top 3 factors influencing how patients choose your health care practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Learning from the development of MDTs

Practice Index

The introduction of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in general practice was driven by the changing healthcare landscape, the need for more comprehensive and patient-centred care, and the desire to improve coordination and efficiency in healthcare delivery. In short, MDTs represent a strategic response to the challenges posed by complex health conditions and aim to enhance the overall quality of healthcare services.

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How to Become a Certified Medical Coder

Practice Management Institute

H ealthcare administration can be a fulfilling and stable professional path for new career-climbers that are attracted to the business side of medicine – patient administration, medical coding, billing, auditing, office management, and compliance. Beyond the front desk there’s a whole team of professionals that support the clinicians by protecting patient privacy and enforcing compliance guidelines, reviewing medical documentation, processing insurance claims, billing, and posting payments.

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Will ambient clinical intelligence solve healthcare’s documentation problem? 

Mobius MD

Nobody went to medical school so they could spend hours a day entering data into an EHR. However, surveys show that many doctors spend over 15 hours weekly on paperwork and administration. Could ambient clinical intelligence be the solution? If you’re thinking, “Ambient clinical… what?” you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll explain ACI for healthcare providers and discuss why it might improve your workday in the near future.

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Top 15 Healthcare Employers in the Bay Area

Unitek College

Discover Some of the Best Employers for Medical Professionals. So, you’ve completed your nursing program and passed the NCLEX exam. Now what? It’s time to find a job in a location that’s right for you. On the West Coast, you’ll find a growing landscape of employment opportunities in the healthcare sector. The Bay Area in […] The post Top 15 Healthcare Employers in the Bay Area appeared first on Unitek College.

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More Than 100 Patient Advocacy Organizations In Support of H.R. 485 – The Protecting Healthcare for All Patients Act

Patients Rising

Dear House Leaders, We write as patient representatives of more than 100 patient advocacy organizations to ask each of you to support H.R. 485, the Protecting Healthcare for All Patients […] The post More Than 100 Patient Advocacy Organizations In Support of H.R. 485 – The Protecting Healthcare for All Patients Act appeared first on Patients Rising.

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From Soldier to Military Student: 4 Tips to Balance Things

MedCerts

Tip 1: Be Realistic As you determine which classes to take, don’t make the common mistake of trying to do too much too fast. Be realistic in your approach to what you can add to your life. Talk to fellow students about their workloads and challenges. If you have a family on base, talk to your spouse about the added responsibilities and see how they can support your plans.