Masking Yields Small Reduction in COVID Risk, Review Concludes
Use of masks in both community settings and healthcare settings may slightly reduce risk of COVID-19, but the evidence base leaves much to be desired, the final installment of a living, rapid review of multiple studies found. “The strength of evidence remained low for reduced risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection with surgical masks versus no mask […]
Does COVID Vaccination Really Lead to Wonky Periods?
Weak associations were observed between vaccination for COVID-19 and healthcare contacts related to menstrual disturbance or bleeding disorders in women before and after menopause, according to a Swedish register-based cohort study. Looking at over 2.5 million women who received at least one dose of COVID vaccine, the strongest association for menstrual disturbance observed was an […]
Doctors, Nurses Charged in Wide-Ranging COVID Fraud Schemes, DOJ Says
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a slew of criminal charges against 18 individuals working in healthcare — including doctors and nurses — for allegedly stealing a total of $490 million in funds from federal health and COVID-related programs. “Today’s announcement marks the largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action in the United States targeting healthcare fraud […]
ID Experts Urge Healthcare to Shed Universal Masking
The time for COVID-inspired universal masking in healthcare “has come and gone,” even if only for now, infectious disease specialists argued in Annals of Internal Medicine. Expanded use of facemasks — for clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors — was implemented as a “critical protective measure” during the pandemic, but it was done so in the […]
Opinion | Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?
A number of factors are driving doctors out of the medical field, and our country’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. There are two important things healthcare leaders can do to ensure physicians working in critical roles, such as surgeons and anesthesiologists, stay in the profession and continue providing patients the care they deserve. First, […]
Opinion | HIPAA Mistakes While Texting; AI and Human Touch in Healthcare
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare […]
Opinion | How to Make Meaningful Moves Toward Health Equity in Cancer Care
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2023, marginalized communities continue to face disparities and barriers to accessible care. Among women diagnosed with breast cancer, Black women are still approximately 40% more likely to die, and research suggests that the LGBTQ+ […]
Opinion | Best Employers in Healthcare; Cutting Costs at Your Medical Group
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare […]
Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on the Rise in the U.S.
Healthcare professionals should be on the lookout for an increase in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella infections (shigellosis) and should report cases to local or state health departments, the CDC said in a health advisory Friday. Given that Shigella bacteria are easily transmissible (through as few as 10-100 organisms) and antimicrobial treatment options are limited, the […]
Opinion | Is Your Job on the Chopping Block? Imposter Syndrome a Common Phenomenon
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare […]