Scrubs

JULY 15, 2024

Scrubs Magazine Exclusive In a literary landscape brimming with tales of redemption, heroism, and triumph over adversity, Michael Harbron’s debut novel, “An Interview with the Devil,” offers a refreshing, albeit haunting, perspective. Harbron, a name soon to be synonymous with contemporary fiction’s boldest voices, has crafted a narrative that dares to explore the profound and often unsettling questions of faith, morality, and the human condition.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scrubs

JULY 17, 2024

San Diego, CA — Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital have voted to authorize a strike from July 22 to July 24, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. The decision comes after the United Nurses of Children’s Hospital (UNOCH), the Teamsters union representing over 1,500 nurses, announced the vote on July 11. The union’s leadership delivered a 10-day notice to the hospital, as required by federal labor law, signaling their intent to walk off the job Reasons for the Strike

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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Accepted Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Your letters of recommendation for your medical school application are critical documents. Many premed students submit a letter of recommendation, called a committee letter, that is provided by a pre-health advisor (also called a health professions advisor) at their undergraduate school or post-baccalaureate program. This letter is a summary written by the pre-health advisor about the student’s academic history, progress, and cocurricular activities, and it includes the advisor’s general reflect

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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

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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.

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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.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes Therapy notes, progress notes, clinical notes—you may have heard these terms thrown around interchangeably. What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions.

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Medical Economics

JULY 18, 2024

Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.

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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.

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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.

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KevinMD.com

JULY 18, 2024

As the world emerges from COVID-19, we must remember there is a silent yet devastating health crisis: our diets. In this era, convenience reigns supreme, with ultra-processed foods infiltrating everyone’s lives, leading to surges in preventable diseases and deaths. This crisis is more than individual food choices; it is a systemic issue affecting millions, especially Read more… How ultra-processed foods are devastating public health originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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CareerStep

JULY 19, 2024

Reviewed by Becky Byrns , CHDS, CHDP-S, CEHRS, MSK and Healthcare Documentation, Health and Wellness Program Manager at CareerStep. Precise and accurate documentation is critical in healthcare and medical transcriptionists play a vital role. CareerStep’s Medical Transcription Program is designed to equip students with the skills needed to excel in this field.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 14, 2024

In the U.S., drowning deaths have increased to around 4,500 per year, 500 more per year than in 2019. Drowning is the leading cause of death among one to four-year-olds.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 17, 2024

Elevance beat Wall Street expectations in second-quarter results posted Wednesday, despite steep Medicaid membership losses that are affecting revenue forecasts.

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Medical Economics

JULY 17, 2024

Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Director of WIC and Root Causes discusses integrating federal nutrition programs into health care.

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Science Based Medicine

JULY 17, 2024

Was COVID cooked up in a lab? Do “they” have a cure for cancer and are hiding it from the public? Do pharmaceutical companies make up diseases to market otherwise failed drugs? Did insurance companies scheme with infectious disease professional organizations to suppress treatments for chronic Lyme disease? Did the supplement industry lobby congress to weaken regulations of their own products?

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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.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 17, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Leadership Communication is challenging today. Nursing staff are in cognitive overload, so getting anyone’s attention takes a lot of work. There is also no one best method to communicate in health systems today. Although email persists as the “official method” in most organizations, we now have two […] The post Five Tips to Improve Your Communication appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 19, 2024

While the number of deals reached its lowest levels since 2014, the average deal size for the first half of 2024 was 40% higher than the year prior.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 19, 2024

By ISSAC SMITH According to a recent report in the Washington Post , a $3 billion scam involving urinary catheters has brought to light serious flaws in Medicare, prompting strong calls for reform. Apparently, several companies have been accused of gaming the system by submitting fraudulent bills for millions of catheters using patient and doctor information.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 13, 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.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 14, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nursing now makes several top ten lists in the press, including best ROI from education, best employment prospects, and least likely to be eliminated by Artificial Intelligence. This is a good news, but also a bad news situation. The good news is that we will likely be […] The post When Nursing Is Not Your Passion appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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