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Medical Express Ambulance Service Data Breach Affects 118K Individuals

The HIPAA Journal

Medical Express Ambulance Service has announced a March 2024 data breach that has affected more than 118,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been announced by Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, Rhea Medical Center, and Alabama Ophthalmology Associates.

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

First it let me dive into the history and the work of the author, Herbert L. I read many of his essays including Hyposkillia and Medical Education on the Brink. Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. Fred , who sounds like an incredible man.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. Enrolling in a medical assistant program allows aspiring professionals to receive the training and experience they need for this position.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” ” Any attending worth her white coat will respond in one of the following ways: “There are no poor historians, just poor history-takers.”

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Patient Data Compromised in Palomar Health Medical Group Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

Palomar Health Medical Group has warned patients that they may have been affected by an April 2024 cyberattack, and DaVita has learned that tracking tools on its website and mobile app may have sent user data to third-party vendors. Individual notification letters will be mailed to the affected individuals when the file review is completed.

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Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant in Managing Electronic Medical Records

Northwest Career College

This does not happen accidentally, but it is a skilled result of medical administrative assistants maintaining electronic medical records. If you want to enter the healthcare industry for a career but want to remain outside the examination rooms, becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant is a great choice.

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A Brief Study on Diagnostic Reasoning 

We Care Online

Diagnostic reasoning is one of the most essential skills for any health care professional, from medical students to seasoned physicians. This article will outline the principles of diagnostic reasoning and the methods by which medical professionals learn and refine this critical ability. What is Diagnostic Reasoning?