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January 31, 2025 Customer Newsletter

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  • Doctors Don't Have to be Perfect
  • Studying Made Easier
  • Telehealth Prescribing of Adderall, Suboxone
  • Why Select Med-Challenger?
  • Digital Health VC
  • QUIZ - Test Your Knowledge

divider winterDoctors Don't Have to be Perfect, and Here's Why 

Many doctors sacrifice their identities and passions in the pursuit of perfection, often leading to burnout. A new book gathers personal stories from medical professionals, highlighting how authenticity and human connection are essential to providing the best care. By embracing their true selves, these doctors rediscover the meaning and fulfillment in their work.

Doctors Don’t Have to be Perfect, and Here’s Why 

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divider winter5DEA Unveils Rules for Telehealth Prescribing of Adderall, Suboxone

After 16 years, the DEA has announced plans for a special registration process allowing telemedicine providers to prescribe controlled substances like opioids and ADHD medications. While this move fulfills a long-overdue mandate, the proposal comes with restrictions that have sparked pushback from telehealth providers. For many, this raises concerns about access to care, especially for patients in rural areas or those who rely on virtual appointments. It’s a big step, but with the policy still awaiting final approval, its future remains uncertain.

 DEA unveils Telehealth rules for Adderall, Buprenorphine, other controlled medications

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divider winter 3How Digital Health VC Funding Evolved in 2024

In 2024, US digital health startups raised $10.1 billion, with a focus on early-stage funding and areas like AI and disease treatment. Major VC firms like a16z and General Catalyst are gaining influence, while funding is increasingly concentrated among a few large players. Startups must adapt to this changing landscape to succeed.

How digital health VC funding evolved in 2024
 

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quiz ad NLQUIZ QUESTION

A 3-year-old presents with an injury that occurred while putting a paper clip into an electrical outlet

A 3-year-old presents to you with an injury that occurred while putting a paper clip into a household electrical outlet (see figure). 

Aside from the burnt fingers, you note no other signs or symptoms. What is correct concerning this situation?

-Obtain urinalysis with myoglobin determination.
-Urgently refer the patient to a hand surgeon for the management of delayed effects.
-Cardiac monitoring should be done for = 4 hours.
-Apply antibiotic ointment to involved areas and discharge the patient.

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