No, Autism Is Not Caused By The Gut Microbiome
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 17, 2024
A new study claims that we can diagnose autism using microbes in the gut. Too bad they didn't heed an earlier study that explained why this is wrong.
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Ozempic May Cause Eye Problems - But I Doubt it
Sensible Medicine
JULY 15, 2024
The GLP1 agonists (glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor agonist) may be the biggest medical development of this century. The success of Western society has resulted in widespread obesity—and obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure and vascular disease. Obesity is clearly not a good thing for human health. The statistics on obesity—especially in children—are staggering.
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“Supermodel Granny” Drug Extends Lifespan in Lab Animals
Scrubs
JULY 19, 2024
A drug has been shown to extend the lifespan of laboratory mice by nearly 25%, offering promising implications for human aging. Treated mice, nicknamed “supermodel grannies” for their youthful appearance, were healthier, stronger, and developed fewer cancers than their untreated peers. Researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Science, Imperial College London, and Duke-NUS Medical School focused on interleukin-11, a protein that increases with age and contributes to inflammation.
Permissible Injection Preparation by Medical Assistants
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
JULY 17, 2024
I recently received the following question about California medical assisting law. I periodically receive this type of question about the laws of other states.
UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack Costs To Eclipse $2.3 Billion This Year
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 16, 2024
UnitedHealth Group now says the total impact of the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit will cost the company between $2.3 billion and $2.45 billion in 2024.
Friday Reflection 42: Patient Approaches to a Doctor’s Visit
Sensible Medicine
JULY 19, 2024
PT is a 62-year-old man referred for an initial clinic visit by the medical center president. He is an executive at a Fortune 500 Company, a large donor to the University, and a member of the hospital board of directors. He is healthy, comes to the visit impeccably dressed, and knows exactly which tests are warranted – some which the doctor also recommends.
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Steward executives cashed in prior to bankruptcy filing
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 17, 2024
Fourteen executives received over $1 million in total compensation the year before Steward entered Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy documents show.
Roche Climbs As Once-Daily Weight Loss Pill Shows Promise
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 17, 2024
Patients taking Roche’s experimental drug, in the same class as injectables like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, lost an average of 6% of their starting bodyweight after a month.
"Toxic" quizzing: Is the attending mean or is the resident sensitive?
Sensible Medicine
JULY 14, 2024
Recently, I read an article on “toxic” quizzing. It’s was about attendings asking trainees questions in a mean way. Does it happen? Yes, of course. When I was a medical student, there was only one drug approved for HER-2 positive breast cancer. It was traztuzumab (this was before lapatinib). A breast surgeon, known for pimping, asked me about it in the OR.
Upgrading public health IT infrastructure: Craig Behm, CSS & Britteny Matero, Innsena
The Healthcare Blog
JULY 17, 2024
I had the chance earlier this week to talk with Craig Behm, CEO & President of Crisp Shared Services (CSS), and Britteny Matero, Partner & SVP at Innsena. The topic is the upgrading public health IT infrastructure which was exposed by the pandemic as a bit of a mess. CSS, Innsena and partners are one of four new centers set up with a $255m CDC grant to help public health departments upgrade their technology and get on the same page about reporting for all the good reasons we heard about
Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 18, 2024
Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help thwart attack.
This Startup Raised $5.2 Million To Develop Blood Tests For Cancer
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 16, 2024
Predicta Biosciences is using precision medicine to diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma–and give doctors insights for better treatment plans.
Modernizing the health care payer system: A prescription for alleviating physician workload and burnout
Medical Economics
JULY 15, 2024
Here are three ways physicians can leverage artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and low-code/no-code tools to maximize revenue, reduce workload, and create better patient experiences.
Optimizing operations at doctors’ offices: the power of asset tracking
KevinMD.com
JULY 15, 2024
In the fast-paced environment of a doctor’s office, accuracy and operational effectiveness are paramount. Often bustling with activity, meticulous office coordination is needed to guarantee that every aspect runs smoothly. From managing patient records to ensuring the availability of medical equipment, the daily operations of health care facilities hinge on the seamless integration of various Read more… Optimizing operations at doctors’ offices: the power of asset tracking originally
CrowdStrike outage hits US hospitals
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 19, 2024
The cybersecurity firm released what was meant to be a routine software update, but now health systems, including CommonSpirit Health and Cleveland Clinic, are locked out of Windows systems.
Hallucinations And Constant Learning: Healthcare AI is Just Getting Started
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 15, 2024
AI applications are becoming prevalent in the realm of healthcare.
It’s time to rethink – and prioritize – provider data’s role in solving care access challenges
Medical Economics
JULY 16, 2024
Data insights about physicians and other clinicians could expand patient access and improve clinical outcomes.
How hospitals’ requirements lead to staffing shortages
KevinMD.com
JULY 17, 2024
Most hospitals are now also requiring fingerprinting and immunizations, with some demanding double PPDs. Extra COVID boosters and proof of previous immunization for MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella are now required. They require current titers. COVID cards are no longer valid and also require a printout of where you received them. Hospitals are reaching a Read more… How hospitals’ requirements lead to staffing shortages originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Humana inks minority investment in Medicare choice tool Healthpilot
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 18, 2024
The company uses AI to recommend Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement and prescription drug plans based on enrollees’ healthcare preferences and needs.
Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: U.S. Human Infections Rise To 9
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 16, 2024
Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.
Independent doctors’ offices are in critical condition amid Medicare reimbursement cuts
Medical Economics
JULY 17, 2024
Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.
The Magic of Medical Improv
Minority Nurse
JULY 15, 2024
Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. Medical improv is an increasingly popular experiential strategy that adapts concepts and activities from theater improvisation to improve communication -related skills among healthcare professionals and critical outcomes in organizations.
UnitedHealthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan win Rhode Island Medicaid contracts
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 18, 2024
The state’s managed care organizations handle health benefits for 90% of its Medicaid beneficiaries each year.
Medical Education Needs Radical Reform: AI, Alone, Isn’t The Answer
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 15, 2024
Most U.S. medical schools now offer AI coursework. Look closer and you’ll find that none of it will prepare future physicians to improve medical care and save lives.
What JD Vance thinks about health care
Medical Economics
JULY 16, 2024
A look at JD Vance's congressional record on health care
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Denial Management
Health Prime
JULY 18, 2024
Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. However, navigating denial management can often be challenging for medical practices. According to an MGMA Stat Poll , 69% of healthcare leaders reported their organization’s denials have increased. Denials increased due to multiple reasons, mainly: Lack of resources Staff attrition and training Increased denial backlog Substandard technology However, th
UnitedHealth’s cyberattack response costs to surpass $2.3B this year
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 16, 2024
The healthcare giant’s new estimate is roughly $1 billion higher than previous forecasts as the cyberattack on subsidiary Change Healthcare continues to hamper its profit outlook.
Weight Loss Pills Intensify Obesity Drug Race—But Here’s Why Experts Say Injections Aren’t Going Anywhere
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
Competition is mounting in the weight loss sector as giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, Novo Nordisk and Pfizer explore oral weight loss drugs that could be a boon to people wanting a needle-free weight loss option.
Physicians say they need more institutional support to treat addiction
Medical Economics
JULY 18, 2024
Study reviews doctors’ reasons for reluctance to offer treatments for substance use disorder.
Second half success: Texting to power patient volume
Physicians Practice
JULY 18, 2024
A highly effective and efficient way to engage with patients in danger of missing their recommended preventive services is text messaging.
Private equity-backed providers represent less than 4% of U.S. market: PitchBook
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JULY 15, 2024
Despite the swell of political and media attention to private equity’s role in healthcare, PitchBook reports investment growth in providers has slowed.
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