Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I recently received an email from a medical assistant in pathology requesting clarification on their scope of practice. Specifically, they wanted to know whether they could read a providers diagnoses and use that information to decide which documents they need to gather to prepare a patients chart.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A measles outbreak in Texas has jumped from two cases among unvaccinated children to 48. With childhood vaccine hesitancy on the rise, outbreaks are increasingly likely.
Emerging RN Leader
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Science Based Medicine
JANUARY 29, 2025
Shrug, move on and never admit you were wrong The post The willful blindness of RFK Jrs supporters first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JANUARY 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.
Sensible Medicine
JANUARY 28, 2025
Just out, we have a new paper on a provocative question. What factors were blamed for the 2019 Samoa measles outbreak in the peer reviewed literature and news coverage? At the time, and now 5 years later? Subscribe now First, we assembled every single peer reviewed article and mainstream media news story on the Samoa measles outbreak. 163 studies met our criteria.
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EvidenceCare
JANUARY 27, 2025
Clinical leaders of hospitals and health systems face unique challenges in an industry that requires balancing care delivery, operational excellence, and innovative thinking. In a recent episode of The Better Care Podcast , EvidenceCare CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviewed Scott Becker of Beckers Healthcare to discuss key strategies for leading at the intersection of healthcare and business.
The Healthcare Blog
JANUARY 27, 2025
By EMILY JOHNSON Imagine you’re an executive at a large health system in a major metropolitan area. One morning, you wake up to a missed call and a voicemail from your PR leader. Its urgent: one of your employees–who was also a patient and a member of the organization–has unexpectedly died by suicide. Their family is furious. You follow up and learn that this wasnt just any employee.
Practice Index
JANUARY 2, 2025
To be honest, I get fed up with hearing myself say how busy I am. I say it all the time! But its the truth. Some days I get to lunchtime and think, Ive been here since 7.00am and havent even been able to go to the loo yet! What Im about to say isnt meant to be controversial; its meant to start a discussion.Because I believe were not just busy; were busy with an unpredictable workload and thats the thing that makes us superheroes.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding professions. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, often providing comfort during some of the most critical moments of people’s lives. However, the constant emotional toll of caregiving can lead to a phenomenon known as compassion fatiguea form of burnout tied explicitly to the emotional strain of caring for others.
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
JANUARY 15, 2025
I recently received the following question: I am writing to inquire about [whether] a CMA (AAMA) [can] sign off on a medical assistant apprentices competency documents. Due to a shortage of medical assistants in the Duluth, Minnesota, area, we have agreed to offer medical assistant apprenticeship opportunities within our ambulatory clinics.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Seven of 10 people with measles in Texas are hospitalized for a disease that was considered eliminated in 2000. Kennedy has fueled anti-vaccine views driving such spikes.
KevinMD.com
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Introduction It is no secret that the U.S. medical system fails to treat all patients equally. Those with Medicaid often lack access to the same primary care and subspecialty clinics as those with Medicare or private insurance and face longer wait times. Medicaid is jointly funded by the states and federal government. The solution is Read more To boost primary care physician pay, Congress should change funding requirements for Medicaid state-directed payments originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Science Based Medicine
JANUARY 3, 2025
Once again, sheltered laptop-class doctors are treating children's health as a parlor game to advance their political objectives. The post To Spread Mistrust, Dr. Martin Kulldorff Asks RFK Jr. to do an Unethical, Impossible RCT of Vaccines He Knows Are Safe & Effective first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
JANUARY 9, 2025
The year-long inquiry into hospitals managed by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners comes amid growing calls for increased oversight of private equity in healthcare.
Sensible Medicine
JANUARY 15, 2025
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and if he carries out even part of his agenda , he will be a consequential -- and controversial -- cabinet secretary. I am concerned about some of his stances , including his record of objecting to vaccines, but in other areas, starting with addiction, his vision and values could transform lives.
Medical Economics
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
New research highlights the need for stronger patient communication regarding AI implementation in clinical settings.
We Care Online
JANUARY 3, 2025
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare Healthcare is a field defined by its complexity, andamong the many challenges healthcare professionals face, ethical dilemmas often stand out as the most nuanced and difficult. These situations require practitioners to make decisions that balance professional standards, legal obligations, and the well-being of patients.
Physicians Practice
JANUARY 10, 2025
This is the best way to see that your website is continually up-to-date and complies with the ever-evolving ADA regulations and guidelines.
Practice Index
JANUARY 2, 2025
If coming back to your desk after the New Year break, youre greeted by a stack of notes requesting leave for next Christmas, and a battle for the school holidays, then its time to make a change for 2025. Holiday Manager, free of charge, in the HUB, not only keeps all your requests in one place, but all the calculations are done for you and if youre not ready for those arguments over those days between Christmas and New Year before youve even finished your festive chocolates, you can put a block
Arkenea
JANUARY 23, 2025
Key Takeaway: AI can help predict the potential effectiveness of new drugs and speed up the drug discovery process. AI can analyze patient data to create personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic and biological factors. AI can help design and optimize clinical trials to make them more efficient and cost-effective. AI can analyze patient data to predict and prevent adverse drug events.
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
On Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced major cuts to funding of indirect costs for Universities, etc. Here's the potential impact on science and society.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 30, 2025
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals, and humans.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 26, 2025
The U.S. is experiencing surges of COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus, which has been dubbed a "quad-demic." Here what you can do.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 26, 2025
A little more than 35% of people with persistent long Covid reported that they experienced post-exertional malaise even in the second year.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2025
Wildfire smoke causes acute health problems, like asthma or bronchitis, as well as long-term risks from cancer-producing products in the smoke. Here's how to protect yourself.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2025
Risk of long COVID is higher in women and a link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and development of ME/CFS is shown, according to new studies.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2025
San Francisco confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of H5N1. A panel of biotech leaders discussed what options could be taken next.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 22, 2025
Per the project leaders, Stargate will be critical to "maintain American leadership in AI.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 14, 2025
Cases of norovirus infections are surging, but coming up with a way to prevent them has proven to be a challenge.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 13, 2025
DOGE co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramasway pledge to cut $500 billion in federal spending. Hitting their target will mean stripping healthcare coverage from millions.
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