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HEALTHCARE: Optimizing Labor Costs in Healthcare Labor expenses account for nearly 60% of total costs for hospitals, making effective labor planning crucial. In our latest blog, finance leaders from Lehigh Valley Health Network, Conway Regional Health System, and Memorial Healthcare System share their insights on integrating benchmarking data into labor tracking and planning processes. Want to learn more about their strategies: Read more here: https://bit.ly/4f5dEfH #LaborPlanning #Benchmarking #Efficiency #HealthcareManagement

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Do you have a digital health solution that is working to eliminate racial, economic, and regional disparities in health outcomes? The Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), is seeking startups and entrepreneurs to compete for prizes worth a total of $250,000 in the third Digital Health Sandbox Challenge. 🔗 Link to detailed info in comments #MassDigitalHealth #Healthcare #digitalhealth

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Here are our EVP of Health & Business Development's final thoughts on the Sage Growth Partners survey of more than 100 C-Suite executives about "Health System Leader Perceptions and Priorities." #health #healthcare #digitalhealth #virtualcare #patientcare #telehealth #telemedicine

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Over 90% of health system leaders identify staffing shortages as a significant challenge. Change Strategists shares our report, The State of Inpatient Capacity Optimization, highlighting key challenges surrounding inpatient flow and how the healthcare industry is adopting meaningful solutions: "Health system leaders are turning to innovative solutions and strategies to tackle these pressing issues. Adopting a command center strategy has proven effective in optimizing operations, streamlining communication among care teams, enhancing discharge processes, and implementing flexible staffing models to accommodate patient needs." 🤖AI-powered software iQueue for Inpatient Flow is the leading solution that is making a difference for healthcare systems struggling with issues such as inpatient capacity and staffing shortages. https://bit.ly/3AGH6cD

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A digitally enabled approach to care management and member engagement is not just the future—it's the present imperative. Our latest blog post demonstrates how leveraging digital health can transform member experiences and outcomes. By integrating digital care management solutions like Wellframe, health plans can: -Improve member engagement with personalized health information and support. -Reduce operational costs through streamlined workflows. -Provide care teams with real-time alerts and insights into members' health behaviors. This shift towards digital health isn't just about adopting new technologies; it's about redefining how we connect with, support, and empower members. Our strategies include demonstrating ROI, promoting digital adoption, and ensuring executive buy-in—all crucial for a successful digital transformation. See how your health plan can benefit from a digitally enabled care management strategy: https://ow.ly/fH0K50RSPmP #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MemberEngagement #CareManagement

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#ICYMI Don Woodlock, Head of Global Healthcare Solutions at InterSystems, joins eHealth Exchange President Jay Nakashima for a HIMSS Media podcast to discuss advancing FHIR exchange in healthcare. 📻 Tune in to hear how it's being used for Public Health and Provider-Payer exchange: https://buff.ly/3Rh467o Talking points: - Providers are apprehensive about FHIR exchange. - Healthcare is sitting on a "gold mine" of data and needs to grow provider exchange with payers, public health agencies and others. - Government agencies are getting real-time drug experience data using the model. - What the FHIR standard still needs to deploy at scale. - TEFCA helps to facilitate national FHIR use cases. - Regulatory specificity and funding are needed to facilitate greater FHIR exchange. #PublicHealth #Interoperability #HIMSScast #FHIR

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New blog: By breaking down silos and fostering collaboration across healthcare, social services, and government sectors, CareHub offers a promising approach to tackling #complexcare challenges. More ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02v5LxX0

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Last week, Ken Booth and Tyler Smith interviewed Christopher O'Connor, CEO of Yale New Haven Health. In this insightful discussion, Chris shares his 30-year journey in the healthcare industry. Key highlights: 🔹Increasing demand for acute care services 🔹The strategic role of technology like Epic 🔹Exciting advancements in AI and medical research. If you haven't yet, tune in to learn from Chris how Yale New Haven Health is navigating these challenges and leveraging innovation to deliver exceptional patient care. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music. Or listen here! https://lnkd.in/g_9kJvxr Did you the episode? Share your favorite part with us in the comments! #HealthcareIT #healthtech #healthcareai

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It's hard for us at Hippo Technologies, Inc. to believe that, when surveyed, #digitalhealth was only a priority for 33% of C-Suite Executives in #healthcare. Read what our EVP of Health & Business Development, Tom Fee, has to say about the recent Sage Growth Partners. #healthcareinnovation #virtualcare #virtualhealthcare #telehealth #telemedicine #patientcare

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Join us on Aug. 21 for an insightful webinar: "Designing Medicaid Value-Based Payment for New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness." Discover how #EssentialHospital NYC Health + Hospitals developed and implemented an innovative #Medicaid value-based payment care management model. This session will delve into forecasting care experiences and advocating for new policies and funding. Register now to gain valuable insights from leading experts. https://bit.ly/4bWdMM1

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Unlock a 10% revenue boost for your FQHC! Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Massachusetts can increase revenue through MassHealth’s change in scope guidelines. These guidelines allow adjustments to your Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate when you add or remove services covered by Medicaid, or change service types, intensity, duration, or volume. Read more. >> https://lnkd.in/dj6nW_Uv Let AAFCPAs guide you in identifying qualifying events, strategizing, and assisting with application preparation and submission. Contact Matthew Hutt, CPA, CGMA with questions. #FQHC #MassHealth #RevenueBoost

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In his latest blog, Dan DOrazio reflects upon the first half of 2024, and provides his exclusive insights on what likely lies ahead for #healthcare investors, companies and providers. From a "revenue first" mindset, to market intelligence, health economics, and M&A deals - learn more about what matters. https://lnkd.in/gqNs3J45

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In the enlightening episode of #CTN, "Harnessing the Power of Ecosystems in the Digital Age," Leo Bodden, MBA, CCIE, CHCIO, CDH-E, Group VP & Chief Digital Technology Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, shares insights on aligning complex systems to meet organizational needs. Bodden emphasizes that understanding statistical fundamentals is crucial for optimizing processes, even before AI’s rise. Drawing lessons from the airline industry, he explains how statistical analyses can help identify friction points and improve resource utilization. For healthcare providers, this data-driven approach enhances patient journeys by speeding up processes and increasing efficiency. New York Presbyterian Hospital has embraced this strategy, combining traditional statistical methods with emerging AI technologies to ensure a seamless patient experience. Bodden shares how these changes have boosted both operational efficiency and patient care. Catch the full episode with Leo Bodden and discover how to harness ecosystem power for success. https://zurl.co/2HNc #EcosystemManagement #DataDriven #HealthcareInnovation #Statistics #AI #Efficiency #PatientCare #CTN #Podcast

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The HPH team had an incredible experience at LeadingAge New York's Finance Conference! Our goal was to empower attendees with valuable insights and practical strategies to optimize Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) systems, ensuring compliance and improving reimbursement outcomes. We also conducted case reviews, identified common errors, and discussed the significant ROI that can be achieved through resubmissions and educating teams on best practices. It was a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge and help organizations thrive in the highly regulated SNF environment! #HealthPROHeritage #LeadingAgeNY #SNF #Compliance #Reimbursement"

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New blog: By breaking down silos and fostering collaboration across healthcare, social services, and government sectors, CareHub offers a promising approach to tackling #complexcare challenges. More ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02vn88S0

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If you are familiar with local and statewide healthcare systems like the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN), you've probably heard the term "interoperability" in relation to this industry. But what does this term really mean for healthcare? Take a look at our latest blog where the concept of interoperability is broken down to show us how it is transforming the healthcare industry: https://lnkd.in/g9P5xGER #healthcare #healthtech #healthinnovation

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🤔 Are we finally seeing the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care in healthcare? 🎙️ In the latest episode of Healthcare Disruptors, Rob Cohen, CEO at Livara Health, dives deep into the transformative potential of value-based care, particularly in the MSK space. He shares how Livara's innovative model not only 📈 improves patient outcomes but also 📉 reduces unnecessary surgeries and costs. By leveraging technology and a holistic approach to patient care, Rob emphasizes the importance of aligning incentives between payers and providers. 🔉 Tune in to discover how this shift can revolutionize healthcare delivery and empower patients to take charge of their health! Listen to the full episode 👉 https://bit.ly/3Z2v32T #healthcaredisruptors #medicalimaging #healthcare #medicaltechnology #medicalinnovation #medtech #medicaldevices

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With results from our latest Healthcare Providers Survey, it's clear that trends in the industry are shifting and new priorities are taking shape. Principals Mike White and Tray Chamberlin recently discussed findings from the survey including where healthcare providers' top priorities lie in 2024, the latest metrics to consider and how new product innovation is going to alter providers' commercial models and go-to-market strategy. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eNEUdC96 #Healthcare #ProvidersSurvey #Survey

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