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Referring to Medical Assistants as Nurses: A Misdemeanor in Georgia

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following email: I have moved to Georgia, and I am encountering medical assistants being called nurses at almost all levels in this clinic. Medical assistants refer to themselves as nurses. The providers state, “My nurse will be back in to speak with you.

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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

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In an unprecedented step toward financial relief and health equity, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills.

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Early Childhood Education Courses Lead to Great Teaching Careers

Athena Career Academy

The significance of early childhood development cannot be overstated. It forms the foundation for a child's future learning and success. Behind every successful early childhood education program is a group of dedicated faculty and staff who have undergone thorough training to shape young minds. While the job market for those with undergraduate degrees in early childhood education might seem limited, a closer look reveals many rewarding career opportunities in teaching-related roles.

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Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Usman Choudhary, general manager, VIPRE Security Email remains a cornerstone communication tool for healthcare entities, yet the communication channel also presents formidable cybersecurity hurdles. The sensitive nature of patient data and the open nature […] The article Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies appeared first on electronichealthre

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast. The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr.

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Five Leadership Mistakes You May Be Making

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN All of us make mistakes – myself included. As I often tell new leaders, while reflecting on things you don’t want to repeat is good, don’t ruminate about them. Below are five common leadership mistakes to avoid to improve your leadership: 1. Listening to respond rather than […] The post Five Leadership Mistakes You May Be Making appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Trusting RFK Jr. to Research Vaccines is Like Trusting a Hungry Python to Babysit a Kitten

Science Based Medicine

If RFK Jr. "researches" vaccines, he will certainly "discover" they cause autism. It's possible that this "research" will be used as justification to revoke authorization for vaccines. That's always been the endgame. The post Trusting RFK Jr. to Research Vaccines is Like Trusting a Hungry Python to Babysit a Kitten first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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UnitedHealth, Cigna, CVS sue FTC over insulin litigation process

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.

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The 50-year Failure of American Health Care

Sensible Medicine

Dr. Marty Makary has a powerful new book, BLIND SPOTS: When medicine gets it wrong and what it means for our health , that came out on Tuesday and instantly hit #2 bestselling book on Amazon. I loved the book and highly recommend it. In this piece, he discusses one of those blind spots of the modern medical establishment—America is getting sicker right before our eyes.

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The DEA’s latest targets: doctors treating addiction instead of pain

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I have been writing for a while about how the DEA will run out of targets for opioid prosecutions because most doctors are too terrified to treat pain, and now it looks like it has happened. Three doctors in Tennessee were recently convicted of prescribing controlled medications “outside the usual practice of medicine” and “not Read more… The DEA’s latest targets: doctors treating addiction instead of pain originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Categorization of Medical Assistants in Various States

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

A medical assistant recently sent me the following email: I was curious about my scope of practice under the law of my state and went to your “State Scope of Practice Laws” webpage. I could not find anything in my state’s section that mentioned “medical assistants.

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Newlywed Nurse Melissa Jubane Found Dead, Neighbor Arrested for Murder

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The tragic story of Melissa Jubane, a 32-year-old nurse from Beaverton, Oregon, took a heartbreaking turn when she was found dead on September 7, 2024, just days after returning from her wedding in Hawaii. Jubane, a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital, had gone missing on September 4 when she failed to show up for her morning shift. Concerned coworkers and family immediately contacted the police, who initiated a welfare check at her apartment.

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How Internships Enhance Your Early Childhood Education Degree

Athena Career Academy

In the ever-changing world of education, where theory and practice come together, internships are essential for aspiring educators. For those pursuing a degree in early childhood education , internships offer invaluable hands-on experience that enriches academic learning and prepares individuals for the multifaceted role of shaping young minds. In this article, we’ll look at the significance of internships in enhancing your journey toward earning a degree in early childhood education.

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Concerns and Uncertainty In the Wake of Sweeping HTI-1 Rule

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison, Executive Committee Chair and Public Policy Leadership Workgroup Vice Chair, EHR Association. In the months that have passed since the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued the […] The article Concerns and Uncertainty In the Wake of Sweeping HTI-1 Rule appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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EvidenceCare Makes the Inc. 5000 List for the 3rd Consecutive Year

EvidenceCare

Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | August 13, 2024 Inc. revealed today that EvidenceCare , the innovative provider of EHR-integrated clinical decision support software, continues its impressive growth trajectory by landing on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the third consecutive year. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneur

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Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?

Forbes Healthcare

The recent appearance of the H5N1 bird flu in pigs does raise viral reassortment concerns. Here's what we know about this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus so far.

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If RFK Jr. Turns the CDC Into An Anti-Vaxx Propaganda Outfit, I Don’t Want To Hear a Peep From Some “Respectable” Doctors

Science Based Medicine

Any doctor who is unabashedly pro-vaccine has already spoken up about the normalization of anti-vaxx quackery within our ranks. The post If RFK Jr. Turns the CDC Into An Anti-Vaxx Propaganda Outfit, I Don’t Want To Hear a Peep From Some “Respectable” Doctors first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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A new mask randomized trial shows that masks work?

Sensible Medicine

Atle Freithem and colleagues report in the British Medical journal the results of a pragmatic randomized control trial. The take-home message is that wearing a surgical mask for 2 weeks during the winter season of 2023 reduced the spread of self-reported viral illness. According to some, the study proves masks work. First, I commend the authors for running a randomized control trial.

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The truth behind opioid use disorder

KevinMD.com

Anyone reading health care news today must be aware that American medicine – particularly pain medicine – is in crisis. Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout is leading to mental health issues and, Read more… The truth behind opioid use disorder originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Legally Delegable Tasks to Certified and Uncertified Medical Assistants in South Carolina

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following request for information from a medical group in South Carolina: We [need] to find out what tasks certified medical assistants can do and what uncertified medical assistants cannot do.

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“Supermodel Granny” Drug Extends Lifespan in Lab Animals

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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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Essential Skills for New Preschool Teachers

Athena Career Academy

Unlocking the potential of young minds is a complex and rewarding endeavor. This requires a diverse set of skills that go beyond mere passion. As an aspiring Early Childhood Educator , your success hinges on mastering certain core competencies. These skills are not only crucial for your professional development but also for fostering holistic growth in your young learners.

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Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO, Bikham Healthcare. The American healthcare system is under enormous strain; plagued by looming physician and nursing shortages that grow more dire every day and bogged down by inefficient and […] The article Digital Technologies Provide Solution To American Healthcare Crisis appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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5 Insights from Healthcare Leaders at Nashville Healthcare Sessions

EvidenceCare

In an era where healthcare leaders must balance financial sustainability with care quality, scale with personalization, and innovation with operational stability, finding the right path forward can be challenging. At the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference , healthcare executives at the forefront of addressing these challenges shared their real-world strategies and insights.

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Planning a Graceful Exit

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN To economize, many health systems are eliminating nursing leadership roles, impacting numerous loyal, hard-working nurse leaders. How do you leave a difficult job situation without conveying anger? I recently talked with a leader who found herself in this situation. She understood that the decision was not personal […] The post Planning a Graceful Exit appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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How To Survive Your Hospitalization - Top 10 Tips From The Trenches

Forbes Healthcare

Here are my best survival tips for a hospitalization, based on my years of experience as a physician, patient advocate, and caregiver.

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Robert Kennedy Jr. & His Doctor Friends May Just Be Getting Started

Science Based Medicine

Doctors who are concerned about members of our profession enabling powerful anti-vaxx disinformation agents should speak up before it's too late. But its probably too late already. The post Robert Kennedy Jr. & His Doctor Friends May Just Be Getting Started first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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PBM executives decline to revise controversial testimony to House committee

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The leaders of Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts had until Wednesday to walk back statements they made in July — or face potential legal action. However, the executives are sticking to their guns.

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Would you advise your son or daughter to go medical school?

Sensible Medicine

In a world where doctors are increasingly treated like cogs in a machine, the question arises: Would you recommend your son or daughter pursue the field? Recently, I saw this poll: I said ‘unsure’, but that is just a fragment of what I think. Here is my answer (leave yours in the comments). My answer is: it depends on who is asking. I would strongly encourage you to pursue medicine if… Your primary goal in a career is using your talents to improve the well being of others.