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Gun violence is a national health issue

World of DTC Marketing

Healthcare must play a more significant role in preventing gun violence. Over 90 percent of adults who live in homes with guns say they have never discussed firearm safety with a clinician; to lower that figure, Northwell is conducting a first-of-its-kind National Institutes of Health-funded study.

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Why the AMA President Thinks Scope of Practice Expansions Are a ‘Terrible Idea’

MedCity News

To address the growing physician shortage, some people argue that the scope of practice should be expanded for skilled healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners and pharmacists. He argued that throwing other professionals into physicians’ roles will have poor ramifications of patient safety.

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Microsoft’s Healthcare AI Efforts Holds Huge Promise for Patients

MedCity News

Called Microsoft Fabric, which was rolled out broadly in May, the announcement on October 10 marks the availability of Fabric’s capabilities specifically for the healthcare vertical – to clinicians, administrators but perhaps, most importantly, to patients. October 8 was when I saw it in action.

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Prior Authorization: Why It’s Essential in Healthcare

Referral MD

Prior authorization is a crucial healthcare topic related to the relationship between a patient, their healthcare provider, and the insurance company. This blog will outline everything you need to know about prior authorization , its definition, and its importance to healthcare. Patient safety Patient safety is paramount.

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Everything You Need to Know About Prior Authorizations in Healthcare

Referral MD

Prior authorization is a pivotal component of healthcare, bridging the relationship between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. While a physician may determine a treatment plan, they must get the insurers green light to ensure coverage. Photo by terovesalainen on Adobe Stock What Is Prior Authorization?

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Correcting Provider Biases About Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Patients Can Protect Their Health and Safety

MedCity News

Providers, administrators, health insurers and other healthcare-access gatekeepers can learn, train, change policies and remove barriers facing vulnerable groups so they can receive the long-overdue opportunity to pursue their best health and well-being.

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How to Market to Doctors, Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals

Healthcare Success

Marketing to doctors, physicians, surgeons, and other health care professionals can be extremely challenging, complicated, and expensive. Today's traditional and digital marketing technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to reach physicians and other health care professionals cost-effectively—and at scale.

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