Sensible Medicine
MARCH 26, 2025
I want to start a new series on Sensible Medicine. It’s called: I Learned about Medicine From That; These are first hand accounts since I started in medicine in 2005. This is about the first patient I took care of who died. -Vinay Prasad This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
MARCH 26, 2025
I recently received the following question from an Ohio attorney: I represent a client who tells me that she is a licensed medical assistant in Ohio.
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Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services is reportedly laying off the entire Office Of Infectious Disease And HIV/AIDS Policy.
EvidenceCare
MARCH 11, 2025
Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | March 12, 2025 EvidenceCare , a leading provider of innovative clinical decision support solutions, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Agathos , a pioneer in physician engagement and practice enablement. This strategic partnership reflects EvidenceCares commitment to empowering physicians and health systems to reduce unwarranted clinical variation through data-driven tools and actionable insights that improve care.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 12, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance. But these are not […] The post Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
The HIPAA Journal
MARCH 21, 2025
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) have issued a joint threat bulletin warning hospitals about a potential coordinated multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks. On March 18, 2025, the AHA and Health-ISAC observed a social media post about potential coordinated terrorist attacks on U.S. hospitals by ISIS-K, a division of the jihadist group Islamic State.
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KevinMD.com
MARCH 11, 2025
Health care systems worldwide are grappling with access, efficiency, and sustainability challenges. In Canada, the debate over public versus private care is especially charged, and nowhere is this more evident than in Quebec. The province has the highest number of physicians practicing outside the public system in the countryyet they still account for only 2 Read more Why Quebecs health care model could change Canadas system for good originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2025
Two new studies released in 2025 provide a mixed picture of how well our current antivirals are holding up against H5N1, the highly pathogenic bird flu virus.
EvidenceCare
MARCH 18, 2025
Innovation, AI, and the Future of Patient Care At the ViVE conference leaders in digital health shared their experiences and forward-thinking strategies for improving patient care, streamlining operations, and integrating technology into clinical workflows. In this special edition of The Better Care Podcast , EvidenceCares Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr.
We Care Online
MARCH 31, 2025
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation, and online healthcare training is at the forefront of this revolution. For many black female entrepreneurs, this virtual learning model offers a unique opportunity to break into the healthcare sector, often overcoming barriers such as access to traditional education and resources. Online courses and certifications are providing flexible and affordable pathways for these entrepreneurs to launch and scale their businesses in a field that is b
The HIPAA Journal
MARCH 31, 2025
Oracle appears to have suffered two security incidents, one of which involved data stored by Oracle Health related to the electronic health record (EHR) company Cerner.Oracle Health is a provider of health information technology to hospitals. In December 2021, Oracle announced it had reached an agreement to buy Cerner Corporation, an EHR vendor. The deal was closed in June 2022, and Cerner became Oracle Health.
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 3, 2025
Co-editor of Sensible Medicine Vinay Prasad and two colleagues published a remarkable study last week regarding the length of antidepressant drug trials vs duration of therapy in the real world. The median trial duration was 8 weeks while real-world use of these drugs is 5 years. Few trials lasted long enough to monitor for withdrawal symptoms or included taper protocols.
KevinMD.com
MARCH 20, 2025
As I have written elsewhere, the United States is now embroiled in a highly contentious debate concerning the causes of the so-called “opioid crisis.” Prescribing guidelines updated in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Veterans Administration (VA) have become the basis for continuing scientifically unsupported restrictions on patient access to Read more When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pai
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 full-time jobs, which could have dramatic effects on the health of Americans.
Practice Index
MARCH 13, 2025
We are the invisible engine of primary care that often goes unnoticed until it stalls. GP Practice Managers us multitasking marvels who keep surgeries running smoothly frequently operate in the shadows, our contributions overlooked despite being absolutely vital. Those are the words of a Manchester-based Practice Manager who was talking to us following a recent article by Kay Keane asking What is a Practice Manager Worth?.
We Care Online
MARCH 24, 2025
Nursing careers are evolving and becoming more essential in todays healthcare system. Nurses are taking on roles that require advanced expertise, from patient care to healthcare leadership. As healthcare becomes more complex, nurses must adapt to meet growing demands. They face new challenges but are our education systems keeping pace with these changes?
The HIPAA Journal
MARCH 11, 2025
Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Sunflower Medical Group, The Center for Digestive Health, NVW Newco, Endless Mountains Health Systems, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Sunflower Medical Group, Kansas Sunflower Medical Group, a private multi-specialty medical group with four care centers in Kansas City, Lenexa, and Roeland Park in Kansas, has suffered a data breach involving the personal and protected health information of 220,968 i
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 14, 2025
“Don’t worry about reading – you won’t be able to keep your eyes open. The only thing you need to learn this year is how to differentiate sick people from not sick people.” So said my program director during my internship. This comment might be one of the reasons I’ve been skeptical of sepsis screening. If there is one thing a medicine resident or hospitalist should be able to do well is identify the patients who are sick and need attention.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 17, 2025
When we think about maternal healthcare , we often picture the big, defining moments: the first cry of a newborn, a mother holding her baby for the first time, or a skilled team of nurses and doctors rallying to save a life during a complicated delivery. These are the moments we celebrate, the ones that make headlines or get highlighted in patient stories.
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 15, 2025
Johns Hopkins will cut more than 2,000 health jobs, which will have profound effects on public health and American security.
Practice Index
MARCH 20, 2025
The Governments announcement last week that NHS England will be abolished has sent ripples through the healthcare system. With the functions being absorbed into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over the next two years, many Practice Managers are wondering what this means for day-to-day operations in primary care. Lets unpack the potential impacts of this seismic shift on GP practices.
The Healthcare Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
By MATT McCORD American manufacturing is making a comeback. Driven by tariffs, supply chain instability, and shifting economic priorities, companies are reshoring productionreinvesting in U.S. labor and operations. But theres one major obstacle still standing in the way: the crushing cost of American healthcare. For decades, U.S. employers have overpaid for healthcare without improving outcomes.
The HIPAA Journal
MARCH 26, 2025
Earlier this month, Microsoft provided an update on its Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program, an initiative designed to protect access to healthcare for the 46 million Americans living in rural communities by helping rural hospitals improve cybersecurity and resiliency.Patients in rural areas need to travel more than twice as far as residents in urban areas to reach their nearest hospital.
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 10, 2025
The Journal of the American Medical Association published an actual randomized controlled trial for coronary artery calcium (CAC). As a skeptic of this imaging test, I saw the headline and thought: finally, we will learn whether patients who have their chest radiated have better outcomes. Better outcomes, such as fewer heart attacks or strokes, or longer life, is why we interact with healthcare.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 7, 2025
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Electronic health record (EHR) vendors are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance clinician workflows, improve patient care, and remain competitive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Leaders including Epic and Oracle are integrating […] The article EHR Vendors Embrace AI to Transform Healthcare Workflows appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 23, 2025
Despite being preventable and curable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a persistent health threat across the world.
Practice Index
MARCH 20, 2025
Im currently working through my notice period towards retirement though anyone who knows me knows that I wont retire as such! Im leaving my role as PM at my surgery; its finally time to hand over to someone much younger someone who has the space in their brain to cope with all the stuff we have to deal with! I was just reflecting on the things Ive done, practices where Ive worked and just how much has changed over the last four decades yes, I am THAT old!
Health Populi
MARCH 10, 2025
Each year, ECRI (the ECRI Institute) publishes an annual report on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for the year. The 2025 list was published today. My read of it is that most of these risks have to do with what I’ve been referring to as the Human OS, the Human Operating System, in my talks and teachings. In this post, I’ll focus on 2 of the 10 most top-of-mind in my current workflow with clients and speaking: #1 and #3.
The HIPAA Journal
MARCH 19, 2025
Data breaches have been announced by the Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre in Michigan, Dove Healthcare in Wisconsin, and Southeast Series of Lockton Companies in Georgia. Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre, Michigan The Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre, PLC, which does business as Elite Plastic Surgery, has reported a data breach to the HHS Office for Civil Rights that affects 19,846 individuals.
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 19, 2025
Colton Lipfert is an incoming medical student at an east coast medical school. He has worked in the vkprasadlab for the last few years and recently shadowed. When I finished shadowing Dr. Vinay Prasad, I was convinced I had to become an oncologist. When I told him this, he was a little surprised. The day’s work had been downright ordinary for him.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 16, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In their 2023 bookCulture Shock,Gallup researchers identified a significant threat to employers in the future: a workforce that will increasingly want gig or contract work. Nurse leaders began talking with me about this trend a few years ago. New graduates were entering practice, finishing residency programs, asking […] The post The Rise of a Gig or Contract Nursing Workforce appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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