Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The United States Department of Education (USDE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would impose new requirements on academic programs that “prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation,” which became final Oct. 31, 2023. This requirement encompasses allied health professions such as medical assisting.
EvidenceCare
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Balancing traditional healthcare operations with innovation is a challenge that leaders are experiencing industry wide. Health systems have always focused on providing efficient care to patients in their facilities. However, the changing landscape requires leadership to prioritize innovation and technology to improve processes and enhance patient care.
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Emerging RN Leader
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Today’s Blog is a guest blog from Nelson Marquez, RN. Nelson Marquez is a dedicated nurse with eight years of experience in the field. He began his career in psychiatric nursing, developing a deep understanding of care in mental health. Drawn to the intensity of the operating room, Nelson transitioned to become an O.R. nurse, playing […] The post How Nurses View Their Work Today: 10 Key Factors Nurse Managers Need to Know appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The CDC has just reported that more parents than ever are getting vaccine exemptions for their children entering Kindergarten. For many of us who have witnessed the CDC’s repeated blunders with kids COVID19 vaccines, this result is entirely predictable. The CDC has lost the trust of the American people, and it will keep getting worse. First, let me say, I warned them.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
To complement today’s sobering Health Populi post discussing Accenture’s 2024 Life Trends Study — an outlook for a decade of “deconstruction” based on technology and other trends in the ether — I share with you Amazon’s ad for this holiday season gift-giving motivation. The agency responsible for the campaign, Hungry Man and director Wayne McClammy, weave together a beautiful plotline of friendship, the Beatles’ In My Life, and a time-traveling ima
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dr. Benjamin Barlow, chief medical officer, Experity. As we evaluate the healthcare landscape following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the urgent care (UC) industry, facilities have undergone significant transformation. Patient behaviors and economic factors have […] The article Redefining Benchmarks and Expectations In Urgent Care: A Data-Driven Approach appeared first on electronic
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Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Years ago, I was late to a dinner party at a new, trendy downtown restaurant. I had been working as an attending on the bone marrow transplant service, and the day got away from me. I had to take care of a patient who had a serious adverse reaction when she received her stem cell infusion. Another patient was suffering from a catastrophic fungal infection, and graft versus host disease threatened the life of a third.
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote speech at the second annual meeting of his antivax organization, Children's Health Defense. Once again, he demonstrated that not only is he still antivax as hell, but that his proposals are even more bizarre than before. Truly, it was a homecoming for him. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. comes home to his antivax roots…again first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Electronic Health Reporter
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Oftentimes, medical facilities need to focus on preventing overstock and out-of-stock supplies needed to get their work done or when needed to provide their patients with the best care. But like any other business, sometimes, […] The article 4 Steps to Take When Preventing Medical Supply Loss appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Military nursing is a career path that offers professional opportunities, a sense of family, and a commitment to meaningful service. Military nurses are especially proud of their profession on Veteran’s Day. Andrea C. Petrovanie-Green, MSN, NC, RN, USN, AMB-BC, CAPT(Ret) and a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) says nursing is a calling. “It is a gift to help in ‘shaping care where life happens,'” she says. “P
Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Many doctors believe that closing the left atrial appendage (with a device) will help reduce stroke and bleeding. The idea behind stroke reduction is that occluding the appendage takes away a common area where clots form. The reason for less bleeding is that patients with proper occlusion can often be taken off anticoagulant drugs. These are nice ideas.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
While there are barriers preventing health systems and care providers from adopting consumer-focused measures for patient experience, those who have deployed these metrics can provide solid role models for advancing consumer-centered care. Welcome to Kaufman Hall’s eighth annual study culminating in the 2023 State of the Healthcare Consumer Report.
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
There's no evidence flushing coffee into your rectum is safe or effective, despite what you may see on TikTok. The post Coffee enemas: This TikTok trend can be deadly first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Stacey Garnett, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the vice president and chief nursing officer at Sheppard Pratt , the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care.
Emerging RN Leader
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse leader recently shared with me that she has challenges sustaining hope with her staff when she does not feel hopeful. She explained, “We are on a treadmill of too much work, staff burnout, family incivility, and constant staffing challenges. By nature, I am very positive, […] The post Sustaining Hope appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued its long-awaited General Compliance Program Guidance (“Guidance”) “to help advance the industry’s voluntary compliance efforts in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care system.” Although the Guidance is nonbinding, it reflects the OIG’s expectation that compliance programs become increasingly sophisticated in their approach to identifying and managing compliance risks as healthcare delivery and payment models cont
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Ozone therapy sits in the border zone between science and pseudoscience. The post Ozone Therapy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
In describing the diversity of VA’s facilities in Puerto Rico, Jorge Santiago , a whole health coach at the San Juan VA Medical Center, explains, “We have a Latino community, we have a Black community that works here, [and] we have a community of age 50-plus workers that need to feel their rights are being considered.” At VA, they treat all employees, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors with dignity, integrity, and respect to foster a culture of inclusion, but seeing someone who
Relias
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% had no coverage at all. Compared to non-Hispanic white individuals in the U.S. — with 34.3% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% without coverage — Native American healthcare disparities clearly still exist despite efforts to eradicate them.
Guideway Care
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Guideway Care is Reshaping Healthcare with a Focus on Equity and Efficiency We are thrilled to announce our impressive ranking as the 83rd fastest-growing company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. This marks the second consecutive year that Guideway has secured a spot on this prestigious list. Additionally, we take special pride in pointing out our distinction as one of the top 20 frontrunners in the life sciences field, a testament to our innovative impact in this
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Recently published CDC data has revealed an increase in the number of infant deaths in 2022, the first in two decades. The United States continues to struggle with serious healthcare disparities and to lag behind other countries when it comes to keeping young children alive. The post U.S. Infant Mortality Increases for First Time in 20 Years first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Talking about your gifts, accomplishments, and talents is essential for professionals who want to advance their careers , but nurses often tend towards the humble side of things, so it doesn’t always work in their favor. While humility is a wonderful characteristic, when you want to get ahead as a healthcare professional, you need to be able to articulate what it is that makes you unique, and hiding your light under the proverbial bushel does you no good in the end.
Accepted Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Many parents of premeds want to offer support and encouragement when their adult children are applying to med school. But first, they need to understand what goes into this arduous and lengthy process. Our popular workshop Parents of Premeds: Understanding the Med School Admissions Process and How YOU Can Help! is available for viewing online and provides a concise but thorough primer for parents on this very topic.
Patients Rising
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Patients Rising, along with 50 other patient groups, sent a letter to Senate Leadership urging support for the health care provided through private employers to 179 million Americans by enacting […] The post Letter to Senate Leadership Supporting PBM Reform from Employers & Other Stakeholders appeared first on Patients Rising.
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
The novel serialization continues with chapter 2b. Or not 2b. Is that a question. The post Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 2b. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
November shares two important urology-focused awareness campaigns Bladder Health Awareness Month and Urology Nurses and Associates Week which is held annually from November 1-7. By spotlighting both the nurses who care for patients with bladder and urology conditions and awareness around the physical and emotional aspects of bladder health, patients and nurses can gain and share information.
Relias
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. But knowing where to start can be tricky. Each client requires different things and has different comfort levels with speaking up. To help your organization better serve your clients on their journey to independence, we’ve put together this list of best practices on being an ally for self-advocacy.
Accepted Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Show Summary In this podcast episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Kevin Schulman, the director of Stanford’s Master of Science and Clinical Informatics Management Program. They discuss the opportunities available at the intersection of medicine, business, and technology, and the problems that you can solve by combining these interests in your career.
Learning + Leading
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
In the United States, the healthcare industry is confronted with the intricate issue of workforce shortages , but a collaborative network of employers, educators, and healthcare partners such as NHA are actively engaged in working towards a solution. According to a striking data point from Becker's Hospital Review , the U.S. could encounter a shortage of more than 3.2 million allied healthcare workers, such as medical assistants, home health aides, and nursing assistants, within the following f
Northwestern College
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) is an annual celebration held around the country. Learn more about why we celebrate at Northwestern College.
Relias
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
A comorbidity is a condition that exists or develops in conjunction with another condition. For those living with autism, having comorbidity or multiple comorbidities, is often a reality. While percentages vary based on the comorbidity under examination, most autistic individuals are living with at least one comorbidity. This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabil
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