— The death of the United Healthcare CEO reveals some dark thoughts by Edwin Leap, MD, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today December 7, 2024 Edwin Leap is a board-certified emergency physician who has been practicing for 30 years since finishing residency. He currently works as an emergency physician for WVU Hospitals in Princeton, West Virginia. The […]
— Let’s imagine how smart computer systems can make it easier to practice primary care by Fred Pelzman, MD, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Fred Pelzman is an associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell, and has been a practicing internist for nearly 30 years. He is medical director of Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates. Over
MDedge |Internal Medicine Padmaja Patel, MD Our current healthcare system, which is a costly and unending cycle of merely managing chronic disease symptoms, is failing us. What we truly need is a patient-centered approach that restores health by addressing not just diagnoses but also the physical, emotional, and social needs of each individual. This is
By Gemma DiCarlo – Oregon public broadcasting In response, some cities are turning to nurse navigation programs to address that burden. Under the program, dispatchers can direct low-level 911 calls to a team of nurses instead of sending an ambulance. Those nurses can give callers medical advice or help them set up an urgent care
Analysis | By G Hatfield | G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders International recruiting begins with strong communication and partnerships, according to this nurse educator. KEY TAKEAWAYS International nurses bring new cultural perspectives to the workforce that can improve care for diverse populations. CNOs should strategically plan for short- and long-term workforce needs
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Clinical Leadership The American Nurses Association has launched a new initiative to elevate members’ involvement in the legislative process and advance the profession’s policy priorities. Through the Nurses Action Society, members will have access to educational content and training sessions regarding the ANA’s public policy priorities. “Ambassadors will have the chance
William G. Wilkoff, MD | MDedge Pediatrics Sometime in the last year or 2 I wrote that, despite my considerable reservations, I had finally come to the conclusion that the American Medical Association’s decision to designate obesity as a disease was appropriate. My rationalization was that the disease label would open more opportunities for funding
Analysis | By John Commins | News editor for HealthLeaders. Eight-in-10 surveyed provider execs say the rise in payer denials is ‘brazen’ and ‘intentional.’ KEY TAKEAWAYS The survey from the Healthcare Financial Management Association found that nearly six-in-10 CFOs say payer-provider relations are worsening. The CFOs didn’t hold back, describing the high rates of payer
Jodi Helmer is a freelance journalist who writes about health and wellness for Fortune, AARP, WebMD, Fitbit, and GE HealthCare. Nursing is a competitive field. In 2022, nursing schools rejected more than 78,000 qualified applications, and the students whose applications were accepted faced demanding schedules and rigorous academics and clinical rotations. Is this a recipe
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MDedge|Neurology Megan Brooks A growing body of research explores the link between stroke risk and regular consumption of coffee, tea, soda, and alcohol. This research roundup reviews the latest findings, highlighting both promising insights and remaining uncertainties to help guide discussions with your patients. Coffee and Tea: Good or Bad? In the INTERSTROKE study, high
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