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Top Story A National Nursing Surplus Is Predicted by 2028, But There Will Still Be Shortages in Some States. What Can Providers There Do? A new Mercer report predicts there will be a national surplus of about 30,000 nurses by 2028. Though an overall surplus is projected nationally, there will still be significant shortages of nursing labor in a handful of states, as well as most of the country's rural areas. To solve this issue, providers need to recruit from wider labor pools, minimize nurses' nonclinical tasks and prioritize creating a more supportive work environment. Sponsored Accelerating Claim Processing: Strategies to Shorten the Life of a Claim Presented by Greenway Health These strategies and practices can significantly shorten the life cycle of claims, leading to quicker resolutions and improved financial outcomes.  Learn More. A Few Spots Are Left for INVEST Digital Health We're down to the wire and only have a few spaces left —register now to secure your place at the forefront of digital health transformation. We can't wait to see you Wednesday, September 18, at Pegasus Park in Dallas. Get Your Ticket TODAY

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Roche Welcomes FDA Approvals for Injectable Versions of MS and Cancer Drugs Roche's Tecentriq Hybreza is a subcutaneously injectable formulation of the cancer drug Tecentriq while Ocrevus Zunovo is an injectable version of multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. Each is administered in minutes compared to an hour or more for infused therapies. Shifting Focus from Medication Costs to Medication Value To realize true, sustainable savings in total cost of care, the healthcare system needs to reconsider the support — or lack of support — it provides throughout patients' medication experiences and the snowball effect that creates on a lifetime of healthcare costs. Redefining Sleep Health: From PSG Limitations to Next-Generation Solutions In the past, patient comfort often came at the cost of medical testing. However, the future of sleep monitoring doesn't have to forgo either, with radar monitoring systems allowing for both a comfortable testing environment and a more accurate reading of sleep health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Herself Health Shift To VBC Contract Herself Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have shifted away from a fee-for-service arrangement to a value-based arrangement.

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Debunked | No-Fluff Healthcare News Show | Presented by MedCity News | Episode 8 In this episode, we address a judge's ruling against FTC's ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts and its implications for healthcare workers. Also, Pfizer's launch of a digital platform providing easy access to providers and medications for migraine patients and vaccine seekers. Finally, Johnson & Johnson's attempt to modify its 340B drug discount program, which offers reduced prices on outpatient medications to hospitals serving uninsured patients. Watch Now

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