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Digital Health Adoption is Surging, But So Is Consumer Distrust

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dara St. Louis, executive vice president and a founding partner, Reach3 Insights. Many of us know exactly how many steps we’ve taken today. A quick glance at our phone or other fitness tracker makes […] The article Digital Health Adoption is Surging, But So Is Consumer Distrust appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare Costs Are Devouring The Earnings Of Middle-Class Families

Forbes Healthcare

Many families fail to realize how much they spend on healthcare because they don’t pay out of one pocket—they pay out of four.

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Healthcare industry braces for RFK Jr.

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Kennedy's views on vaccines in particular are causing alarm among some physicians and investors.

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How Gilead Is Driving Global Health Equity And Innovation

Forbes Healthcare

Dan O’Day drives Gilead's mission to end HIV worldwide, pioneering treatments like lenacapavir and championing global health equity through bold access initiatives.

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Am I Smart Enough To Be a Nurse?

Unitek College

Learn about the qualifications for this rewarding career path. A quick Google search of the question “am I smart enough to be a nurse?” turns up a surprising amount of verbatim results, which means that a lot of people who are interested in a career in nursing are asking themselves this question. And that means that a lot of […] The post Am I Smart Enough To Be a Nurse?

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5 ChatGPT Prompts For Stress-Free Holidays

Forbes Healthcare

The American Psychological Association says 38% of surveyed respondents experience higher levels of stress around the holidays. Here's how AI can help.

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Your Brain In Space

Science Based Medicine

Amid all the shocking and depressing news regarding the future of American healthcare and medicine, at least over the next four years, I thought I would tackle something a bit lighter today. What happens to the brains of astronauts aboard the ISS? Space medicine is a field of study, if fairly niche, and will likely have increasing implications as humanity increases its […] The post Your Brain In Space first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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The Healthcare Industry Needs a Course Correction

The Healthcare Blog

By STEVEN ZECOLA The United States healthcare system has failed by any measure. First, costs are out of control. For example, 17% of the country’s GDP is spent on healthcare. This percentage was less than half that amount in 1980. It is expected to continue growing to 20% by 2032. Seventy-five percent of these costs are attributable to chronic diseases.

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What The Election Means For The Healthcare Industry And The Economy

Forbes Healthcare

While the incoming administration may not know exactly how to fix healthcare, the opportunity for substantive, system-wide change may be in front of us.

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How To Become A Massage Therapist

We Care Online

To pursue a career as a massage therapist, the first step is enrolling in accredited massage therapy programs. These programs offer foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and various massage techniques, all essential for effective practice. A good program, like the one offered at Pacific College of Health and Science, provides both theoretical education and hands-on training, equipping students with the skills needed.

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A Historical Window From 1891

UVM Larner College of Medicine

In the summer of 2024, while renovating his Burlington, Vermont home, Luke Purvis made a surprising discovery. Nestled within a wall, he uncovered a paper program for an address delivered by Dr. Jacob Chase Rutherford to the medical department at the University of Vermont (UVM) on February 26, 1891.

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Oak Street Health co-founder departs CVS

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Mike Pykosz is leaving 18 months after he joined CVS with its acquisition of the value-based medical chain. He’s departing amid a flurry of high-level ousters at the struggling company — but isn’t one himself, CVS said.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving with Nursing Home Residents: Embracing Gratitude and Togetherness

We Care Online

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and coming together with loved ones. For many nursing home residents, this holiday can bring mixed emotions, as they may be away from their families or feeling nostalgic for past traditions. However, it’s also an opportunity to create a warm and joyful atmosphere within the facility, fostering a sense of community and gratitude.

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Delta Announces New Menus—Including Shake Shack Burgers

Forbes Healthcare

Customers on Delta Air Lines will soon be enjoying new menu items like cocoa-braised short ribs, apple-cranberry compote, and Shake Shack Burgers.

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Providence names new COO

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Darryl Elmouchi will take on the role effective Jan. 2 as Providence reshuffles its executive team.

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Consumers have faced the challenge of limited health insurance options for the past decade, says AMA report

Medical Economics

A recent market analysis outlined the lack of adequate health insurer competition in many U.S. markets.

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Physicians Practice digital edition: Best states to practice

Physicians Practice

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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Health insurance is at risk if premium tax credits are eliminated – a slideshow

Medical Economics

How many people will be affected if Congress does not extend premium tax credits for ACA insurance?

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How To Streamline Legal Workflows With Case Management Systems

Beacon

In today's digital age, managing cases and information efficiently has become crucial for organizations of all sizes. A case management system serves as a centralized digital hub that streamlines the tracking, storing, and reporting of important case-related data.

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Most Medicare beneficiaries risk overspending on prescription plans

Medical Economics

Study shows that most beneficiaries skip comparing Part D plans that might better suit their needs and their wallet

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Dr. Oz Held Millions In Healthcare Investments, Raising Potential Conflicts For Medicare And Medicaid

Forbes Healthcare

The celebrity doctor’s 2022 financial disclosure for his Senate run details holdings in stocks like UnitedHealth, CVS and Johnson & Johnson — potentially creating conflicts in the way he runs Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Reused pacemakers are good as new; Kratom still readily available; NIH AI matches volunteers to clinical trials – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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InnovationRx: Trump Picks RFK, Jr. And Dr. Oz For Key Healthcare Roles

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Why tariffs will make medicines more expensive and the CIOs driving healthcare innovation.

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CMS allows 5 states to adopt multiyear continuous Medicaid eligibility for children

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The future of such policies is unclear under an upcoming Trump administration, which could rescind approvals or prevent states from implementing waivers.

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