Wed.Feb 19, 2025

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Healthcare was most breached sector in 2024: report

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Last year, the healthcare industry accounted for 23% of data breaches handled by financial and risk advisory firm Kroll, compared with 18% in 2023.

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Humana Expands Into Four New Senior Primary Care Markets

Forbes Healthcare

Humana will be expanding its CenterWell and Conviva primary care operations into 11 states including four new markets - where the company has medical care providers.

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Humana plans to add 30 more primary care centers this year

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The new centers are being built or acquired in 11 of the 15 states where Humana’s primary care network already has a presence.

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ViVE 2025 Focuses On Advancing AI Maturity In Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

AI will drive every healthcare technology conference. One key question for the industry is will healthcare move beyond ambient listening solutions?

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Hospitals are more packed post-pandemic

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Hospital occupancy rates were higher in 2024 than 2019. If occupancy rates trend up, the nation could face a bed shortage by 2032, according to researchers.

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Female Founder Tackles Organ Transplant Logistics To Save Lives

Forbes Healthcare

This female founders innovative approach to organ transplant logistics is transforming a vital sector and paving the way for a more efficient organ donation.

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A Playbook For Health AI Entrepreneurs - Lessons From 2 Start-Ups

Forbes Healthcare

Few sectors are as operationally labyrinthine as healthcare. Yet these experiences reveal three guiding principles that are exportable to less complicated fields.

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CommonWealth Purchasing Group Announces Strategic Partnership with PHP

Performance Health

CommonWealth Purchasing Group partners with Performance Health Partners to enhance safety, compliance, and risk management for community health centers.

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Novant Health reshuffles leadership team

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The reorganization formalizes a regional reporting structure and further integrates Novant’s business incubator across the organization.

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Study calls for standardized goals of care notes in EHRs

Medical Economics

Researchers find that structured, accessible GOC documentation enhances decision-making and patient care across health care settings.

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CVS taps Ed DeVaney to head Caremark

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

DeVaney was named president of the pharmacy benefit manager after serving in the interim role since December.

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Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 19, 2025: Challenges to primary care, testing for celiac disease, online reviews for physicians

Medical Economics

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 19, 2025.

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6 ways to maintain a healthy online presence for your practice

Physicians Practice

Online presence is the digital footprint that a person or business has established through various online channels.

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Health care spending per person: 12 states where it is highest — a slideshow

Medical Economics

New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.

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Fostering a culture of safety and well-being in your practice

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, offers actionable advice to foster a culture of safety and well-being in medical practices.

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New AMA report highlights physician optimism about AI in health care

Medical Economics

The "AMA Augmented Intelligence Research" demonstrates a surge in AI use and enthusiasm among physicians though concerns remain.

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5 KPIs to monitor regularly

Physicians Practice

Neil Baum, MD, gives some tips on the key performance indicators your practice should be monitoring.

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An unclear partnership: What is the one thing primary care physicians should take away from the research?

Medical Economics

What is the one thing primary care physicians should take away from this research on collaboration between them and APPs?

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InnovationRx: Recursion Launches Fund For Biotech Startups Hit By NIH Funding Cuts

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: A shift in bird flu strategy, a new vaccine for meningococcal disease, a new AI genomics model from Nvidia and more.

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Why 2025 is a pivotal year for concierge physicians to thrive

Medical Economics

The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.

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Preventing Addition Addiction

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Peter Drucker, considered the father of modern management theory, frequently talked about the problem leaders have in making decisions to stop doing things. The default in healthcare is to keep adding more. Addition addiction is a real problem today that frontline nurse leaders frequently discuss. Professionals are […] The post Preventing Addition Addiction appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A ‘dramatic increase’ in sports betting, gambling addiction; $29M to settle false claims act violations; insufficient postpartum screening for hypertension, diabetes – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Science Based Medicine

I just watched the new Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the story of Belle Gibson, an Australian woman who launched a wellness business based largely on the false claim that she had survived “terminal brain cancer” It is worth a watch, and overall I feel the writers (this is a fictionalized version, not a documentary) captured the industry of fake […] The post Apple Cider Vinegar first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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What I Read Last Week

Sensible Medicine

One of the ways I am dealing with empty nest syndrome is by accepting invitations to visit other medical centers. These visits have been absolute pleasures. Giving talks is enjoyable and a bit of an ego boost. Getting to visit the local museums and see old friends who live in the area is a treat. The real highlight, though, is sitting and talking in person to colleagues who have previously only been virtual.

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Are CNA and Nurse Aide the Same?

We Care Online

What Is the Difference Between CNA and Nurse Aide? Are CNA and Nurse Aide the same? If you are considering a career in healthcare, you may have come across the terms CNA, Nurse Aide, Nursing Assistant or even State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA). These terms can be confusing, especially because they vary from state to state. So, is a CNA and a Nurse Aide the same?

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Selling a practice: What is a compliance review and why is it important?

Medical Economics

What you need to know before selling your practice

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How to Reschedule an Appointment Without Losing Your Clients’ Trust?

Trafft

It never comes easy when you have to reschedule an appointment with a client. You probably feel as if youre disappointing them and that youre not providing the high-quality service they deserve. Having to reschedule an appointment is often followed by feelings of shame and inadequacy. More often than not, customers dont feel that way. They often have understanding and accept to reschedule the appointment without much fuss.

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Aidoc secures FDA clearance for AI-powered rib fracture detection

Medical Economics

Triage solution is built on existing AI engine

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Reschedule an Appointment Email Samples & Templates

Trafft

Sometimes, life happens, and appointments need to be rescheduled. Whether its due to a conflict, an emergency, or a simple mistake, its important to handle rescheduling professionally and politely. Having a clear and well-written reschedule appointment email can help you communicate effectively with clients or patients, maintaining a positive relationship even when plans change.

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FTC retains stricter merger guidelines under Trump

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson sent a memo to agency staff on Tuesday clarifying the Biden-era guidelines will remain in place — for now — in a setback for healthcare mergers.

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Discover the Best Booking App for Barbers

Trafft

For any salon or barbering business, online booking is key. Although there are plenty of scheduling solutions out there, finding the best booking app for barbers can be a game-changer. In this article, we will delve into the world of booking apps tailored to the unique needs of business owners like yourself. We will explore the features, benefits, and functionalities of some of the top booking apps available today, helping you discover the very best online booking app for barbers the market has