Forbes Healthcare
MAY 2, 2025
In this weeks edition of The Prototype, we look at quantum computing for image recognition, a gene therapy using a patients own skin cells, electricity-generating bacteria, using physics to cook perfect pasta and more.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 8, 2025
John and Adam discuss our hopes for Vinay’s tenure at the FDA and how we intend to keep Sensible Medicine a vibrant place on Substack, a place where we will continue to showcase a range of ideas and opinions about all things bio-medicine. We also answer some of the questions from our recent “ask us anything” post.
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KevinMD.com
MAY 2, 2025
As a health care writer and data analyst, I hear frequently from patients who are being denied safe and effective pain care due to unscientific bias on the part of U.S. health care agenciesand sometimes on the part of otherwise once-reputable medical journals. These are among millions of U.S. citizens who are now being deserted Read more The hidden bias in how we treat chronic pain originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 1, 2025
A $2.4 million settlement has received final approval from the court to resolve a class action lawsuit against Somnia Inc. and others over a 2022 cyberattack and data breach. Somnia manages anesthesiology services at more than a hundred surgery centers across the country. In the summer of 2022, Somnia experienced a cyberattack that saw hackers access parts of its network where patient information was stored.The forensic investigation confirmed that names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth,
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 7, 2025
The abrupt end of $11 billion in public health grants nationally disrupted a program in Colorado that provides residents critical access to behavioral health and substance abuse support.
Medical Economics
MAY 13, 2025
AI in health care faces challenges from biased training data, limiting equitable treatment. Expanding data sources can enhance its accuracy and patient outcomes.
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Sensible Medicine
MAY 2, 2025
One of the many great things about being a general internist is the exposure to the wondrous diversity of humanity. I am a better person for having brief, but intense, visits with some 50 people every week. These people grew up all over the world and have worked in every imaginable field. I see people barely scraping by financially and people with unimaginable wealth.
KevinMD.com
MAY 8, 2025
Why has faith in government health agencies never been lower? Because conflicts of interest (COIs) have never been higher. At the FDA, concerns about drugmakers “buying” drug approvals go back to passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) in 1992. Since then, the many doctors with research and speaker grants, drug stocks, and Read more Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
The Healthcare Blog
MAY 12, 2025
By EMMANUEL ANIMASHAUN The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings system represents a cornerstone of quality assessment in Medicare Advantage (MA), designed to empower consumers with transparent information while rewarding plans that deliver superior care. Yet recent developments, particularly the seismic downgrading of Humanas ratings reveal an unintended consequence: a system created to measure and incentivize quality may now be actively undermining it.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 7, 2025
Two Steward hospitals have paused services while five more have permanently closed. The closures brought layoffs and disruptions to patient care, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
Medical Economics
MAY 7, 2025
Former Medicare innovation chief forecasts the future of payment for focusing on the patient.
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Physician assistants are increasing in number and so is their pay, eclipsing $130,000 a year, according to new compensation data.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 6, 2025
I enjoyed reading the comments on yesterday's post regarding the positive results of the ESSENCE trial of semaglutide vs placebo in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Thank you to those who took the time to write. I wanted to share some very brief thoughts on two basic tenets of medical practice that emerged from the thoughtful commentary.
Minority Nurse
MAY 8, 2025
When it comes to the power of nurses, Angel Toney, BSN, RN, is the real deala critical care force fueled by compassion, community, and the drive to pay it forward. As an ICU nurse at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center , Toneys superpower isnt just handling high-stakes moments but weaving humanity into every heartbeat of her day. Her journey into nursing was born from personal heartache.
KevinMD.com
MAY 7, 2025
In today’s digital world, health care is no longer confined to hospital walls. Social media platforms are influencing health behaviors, while telemedicine technologies are redefining patient-doctor interactions. But are these innovations improving health care, and what are the risks, if any? This article explores how digital platforms, namely social media and telemedicine technologies, are reshaping Read more How social media and telemedicine are transforming patient care originally appear
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 2, 2025
The company’s health services division Evernorth is unveiling new programs in a reliable growth area: assuaging payer concerns around GLP-1 coverage. Cigna also posted first quarter results on Friday well above analyst expectations.
Medical Economics
MAY 7, 2025
Advanced practice providers are showing up in large numbers in primary care and will soon make up half the workforce in that segment
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 8, 2025
Previous patients, faking pain, undermine trust in patients who report real pain
The Healthcare Blog
MAY 5, 2025
A couple of weeks back Transcarent completed its $630m acquisition of Accolade. But CEO Glen Tullman calls it a merger for a reason because Accolade brings people, products and clients that Transcarent didn’t have. Glen got in deep about Transcarent’s new product set in terms of its AI fueled navigation, primary care, weight management, cancer care and partnerships.
We Care Online
MAY 1, 2025
International students often pursue medical education through various routes, depending on their background, financial situation, and career goals. Caribbean medical schools have become a popular choice for international students, especially for those who are unable to get into US medical schools. Studying medicine in the US or Canada can be competitive, expensive and challenging.
EvidenceCare
MAY 16, 2025
Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy After a tough few years marked by the pandemic, staffing shortages, and rising costs, hospitals are finally starting to catch their breath. New data reveals a rebound in hospital margins, offering hope for health systems. Yet, beneath the surface of these improving numbers lies a growing concern that federal Medicaid policy could threaten the financial stability of hospitals that disproportionately serve low-income populations.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 6, 2025
The sales are contingent on the closure of UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Amedisys, which has been held up after the Department of Justice sued to block the deal last year.
Medical Economics
MAY 8, 2025
New physicians need to learn essential financial habits to manage student debt, budget wisely, and start retirement savings early for a secure future.
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 13, 2025
Josh Duhamel opens up about aging and why it was important for him to start a men's health company focused on longevity.
Emerging RN Leader
MAY 7, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurses Appreciation Week is an important reminder to show gratitude to nursing staff for all they do. As leaders, we have two powerful leadership tools: gratitude and appreciation. What is so interesting about gratitude is that while you make others feel good, Harvardresearch has found that thanking […] The post Showing Gratitude During Nurses Week appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
We Care Online
MAY 13, 2025
Launching your own counseling practice is a big deala chance to call the shots, pick your clients, and build a career thats all you. Its a shot at independence and the freedom to shape your work around what fires you up. But lets be real: diving into private practice can feel like staring up a mountain. The good news? Break it down into clear steps, and its not just doableits exciting.
Physicians Practice
MAY 6, 2025
Proactive crisis readiness equips health care leaders to navigate todays permacrisis era, protecting brand reputation, sustaining patientcare continuity, and preserving stakeholder trust when disruptive events strike.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MAY 5, 2025
How leaders can navigate the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare to set their organizations up for success.
Medical Economics
MAY 14, 2025
A recent review links symptom dismissal to depression, care avoidance and delayed diagnoses raising urgent questions for physicians facing uncertain cases.
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 15, 2025
CVS Health confirmed plans to acquire and operate 64 Rite Aid stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington states following Rite Aids filing for bankruptcy protection.
Practice Management Institute
MAY 14, 2025
Managing the day-to-day finances and budgetary needs of a busy medical office is a huge responsibility. Medical office managers should have formal training in accounting and financial best practices like cost analyses, financial reports, and financial forecasts. Managing the budget is a major undertaking but learning this one skill will set you up for success in other areas of financial management.
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