Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I recently received the following question: [I am located] in Ohio. [I was] wondering if you have any knowledge/experience with medical assistants being permitted to compound medications (mixing 2–3 different medications together under the direction of a provider).
Scrubs
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to a record-breaking settlement of over $880 million in response to numerous claims of sexual abuse by clergy members, bringing its cumulative payouts to more than $1.5 billion. This marks one of the largest financial settlements related to clerical abuse in the U.S. and highlights the extent of the crisis that has plagued the Catholic Church for decades.
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Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
SECTIONS: HEALTHCARE, INNOVATION Alt title: 2024 Roundup of Medical AI Description: This article goes over some of the top stories we saw in AI-related healthcare this.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It is my pleasure to introduce this article by Joseph Marine, MD in response to mandatory masking policies in a number of California hospitals. There is simply no randomized evidence to support these policies, and they make little sense in 2024. I worry about the mental abilities of the public health officers who instituted these policies, and that their actions will further erode trust in public health.
KevinMD.com
OCTOBER 14, 2024
At the doctor’s office, in the ER, in the hospital, how many times are you asked about your drug allergies? A lot! And, as a common practice when in the hospital, you’ll even get a red bracelet or something to indicate such. There are strict rules around allergies; from techs to transport to MDs, hospital Read more… The hidden medication putting Parkinson’s patients at risk originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Scrubs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A nurse recalled the moment serial killer Lucy Letby told her she “just wanted to get her first death out of the way”. The woman, granted anonymity and referred to as Nurse ZC, told the Thirlwall Inquiry into Letby’s crimes that she started as a newly qualified nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2012 on the same day as Letby. Nurse ZC left the Countess of Chester to work elsewhere but returned in 2015, when Letby’s killing spree began, the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall heard.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It's the largest antitrust settlement to date in the healthcare industry, according to law firm Whatley Kallas, which represented the plaintiffs.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
WWTI doctors' cared only about infecting unvaccinated children with SAR-CoV-2, and they were willing to blatantly contradict themselves and make things up achieve this goal. The post Dr. Sunetra Gupta Versus Dr. Sunetra Gupta first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 18, 2024
CVS Health chief executive officer Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner who runs the company's pharmacy benefit firm, Caremark.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Dr. Satel is a bit of a regular here on Sensible Medicine. Today she returns to a topic that she wrote about in January 2023 , changing our organ donation laws to increase organ availability. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. What if we could solve the organ donor shortage with a simple tax credit?
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.
We Care Online
OCTOBER 18, 2024
If you’re thinking about starting a career in healthcare, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door. CNAs are essential to patient care, and this role can lead to even bigger opportunities in the medical field. Here are the top 10 reasons why becoming a CNA is a smart choice and how We Care Online can help you get started: 1.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The implications of this sale are significant, raising concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive genetic information.
KevinMD.com
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Administrative harm is destroying American medicine” is the title of a provocative article published in the July 13, 2024, issue of KevinMD by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA. He references business entrepreneur and billionaire Michael B. Kim, who said: “Leadership without ethics is a body without a soul.” As examples of administrative harms, Dr.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The financially struggling healthcare and pharmacy giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.
Open Dental
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Open Dental’s latest version 24.2 has been released as stable! Read on to learn more about some of the version highlights. The post Software Update: Stable Version 24.2 Highlights appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The settlement provides for three main types of compensation, with a maximum payout of up to $10,000 for specific claims
Practice Index
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The updated PCN DES was published by NHS England on 26 th September (the covering note outlining all the changes is here ), giving PCNs a whole four days to prepare for the changes coming into effect on 1 st October. The big change is the addition of an ARRS scheme for newly qualified GPs, along with details of financial changes and other minor amendments.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
JAMA Internal Medicine just published an article titled: Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk, A Randomized Clinical Trial. In an accompanying editorial comment, Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek and Mitchell H. Katz write: “This was a methodologically rigorous study; there were multiple experienced acupuncturists, the comparison group used a well thought-out sham control, and patients were followed up for 1 […] The post Latest Acupuncture Pseudoscience fir
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Why do patients need more than one spine surgery? Why would a star athlete need six back surgeries? And what can I do to prevent spine surgery in the first place?
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 13, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During almost every workshop I conduct, nurse leaders today express frustration about working with some staff who make things so difficult in the work environment. Consider the following example from a critical care manager: I am new, so maybe some of my staff are testing how far […] The post When You Are Managing Difficult Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal is currently offline.
Physicians Practice
OCTOBER 14, 2024
New legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The majority of American teens report feeling negative pressure with respect to achievement, appearance and their future according to a recent survey.
We Care Online
OCTOBER 16, 2024
If you’re considering a career in healthcare, you have a variety of work environments to choose from, each offering its own unique experiences and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to make a change, it’s important to understand the differences between working in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Executives said the increased costs pressuring its Medicaid business would improve after states updated payment rates to better match member acuity.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Some are opting to download their DNA data from services like 23andMe before deleting their accounts. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to just that.
We Care Online
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The landscape of mental health is evolving rapidly, reflecting the increasing recognition of mental well-being as a crucial component of overall health. With this growing awareness, academic institutions have responded by expanding and diversifying their offerings in mental health-related disciplines. From innovative research opportunities to interdisciplinary approaches, colleges and universities are preparing the next generation of professionals to meet the complex mental health needs of our s
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