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📝 The 2024 HHAeXchange Homecare Insights Survey shows stress reduction training is a top priority for caregivers. Discover how these and other training-related insights can be leveraged to combat burnout and boost caregiver retention. Explore the data-driven strategies in our latest blog post! 👇https://ow.ly/Evf850T233F #Caregivers #Training

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The Bree Collaborative has completed it's 2023 Evaluation focusing on fidelity with Bree guidelines. Read our report here: https://arcg.is/r940O

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Workplace violence is a costly problem for healthcare organizations. Discover how to create a safer, more supportive environment for healthcare workers, with proven strategies from current and former executives of Jefferson Health, Inspira Health Network, SSM Health and Mission Health. Join our free webinar on Aug. 20 for insights on: • The business case for prioritizing staff safety • Implementing effective safety solutions • Leadership’s role in fostering a culture of safety Don't miss this opportunity to improve staff retention and protect your team. Register today! LINK [https://lnkd.in/gP2jNjDW] #healthcarestaffing

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Workplace violence is a costly problem for healthcare organizations. Discover how to create a safer, more supportive environment for healthcare workers, with proven strategies from current and former executives of Jefferson Health, Inspira Health Network, SSM Health and Mission Health. Join our free webinar on Aug. 20 for insights on: • The business case for prioritizing staff safety • Implementing effective safety solutions • Leadership’s role in fostering a culture of safety Don't miss this opportunity to improve staff retention and protect your team. Register today! LINK [https://lnkd.in/gP2jNjDW] #healthcarestaffing

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It’s day two of the New York Health Information Management Association annual conference! If you haven’t already, drop by our table for your annual DataGen conference t-shirt while supplies last... 👀 We’ll also do some light networking and discuss how you can transform your medical coding. Speaking of which, check out our latest blog on preventable SPARCS data scenarios. Read now! https://loom.ly/ZX89tiY #DataGen #HIMCoding #SPARCS #NYHIMA #MedicalCoding #Healthcare

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TSPMG practices Permanente Medicine, which champions value-based care and puts patient outcomes first. Not sure what that means in practice? Check out this article highlighting 10 ways we're innovating to provide industry-leading care. https://ow.ly/Ucp850Spxfe

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Local focus won't cut it. For regional health plans, scaling means looking beyond community ties and redefining market differentiation. At the HPA Value Visit, one thing became clear ⬇️ Affordability, access, and easy navigation are the new competitive edges. Health plans that lean into data and innovative payment methods—like Softheon’s community lockbox drop-offs—are breaking into traditionally hard-to-reach populations and creating real impact. To stay ahead, you need to rethink your strategy and prioritize these differentiators. Let’s discuss how your plan can leverage these insights for growth. https://bit.ly/3LsXa3F #HealthPlan #HealthcareIT #innovation

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WEBINAR TOMORROW | This webinar will feature a panel discussion on key design choices for developing a primary care population-based payment model. Hear from the experiences of Medicaid agency staff in CO, CT, & MA. https://bit.ly/3Vgjwde

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In a recent article on MedCity News, 1upHealth Chief Strategy Officer Donald Rucker discusses how the days of evaluating care performance separately from care cost are finally (and thankfully) coming to an end – driven by modern data standards and modern software architectures. Don says, in part, “The first movers in healthcare who bring this computational immediacy to payer-provider performance will be the winners. Those who don’t leverage modern computing will be the losers. AI-enabled services will likely accelerate the separation of winners and losers.” 📰 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Aojzxa #valuebasedcare #MA #MedicareAdvantage #FHIR #lakehouse #APIs

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Challenges and Solutions for Inpatient Capacity Management - HIT Consultant Title: Challenges and Solutions for Inpatient Capacity Management #CriticalChallenges In a recent report on inpatient capacity management, several critical challenges were identified. These challenges include inefficient patient flow, lack of real-time data, and inadequate communication among healthcare teams. #InefficientPatientFlow One of the major challenges in inpatient capacity management is inefficient patient flow. This can lead to bottlenecks in the system, increased wait times, and decreased patient satisfaction. Healthcare IT solutions can help streamline patient flow and optimize resource utilization. #LackofRealTimeData Another challenge highlighted in the report is the lack of real-time data. Without access to up-to-date information on bed availability, staffing levels, and patient status, healthcare providers may struggle ai.mediformatica.com #health #management #report #staffing #discharge #healthsystems #healthcare #leantaas #insights #provider #staffingshortages #aipowered #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/4dv4UyJ)

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In hospice care, precise medication management is crucial for maintaining high-quality care and improving patients' quality of life. 🌟 Our latest blog explores how technology is transforming this essential aspect, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and sensitivity. Dive in to see how innovative solutions are making a difference across hospices nationwide. 💊✨ https://bit.ly/3KiXqlp

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Asking the right questions is crucial for effectively analyzing data. Making data-informed decisions provides a successful outcome. Join us on July 31! Don't miss out! 📌 (free to members of ATD's NNJ Chapter!) Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eR8YJiey #ATDNNJ #RegionalWebinar

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Here are 5️⃣ critical evaluation points to include in your next Maternal Health Equity solution RFP to ensure you select the right partner for your organization: 1. Integrates seamlessly with existing systems, EHRs, and workflows 🔄 2. Captures actionable Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) information 📊 3. Augments staff through patient navigation support to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to support food insecurity, transportation needs, and more 🤝 4. Addresses “whole person” health needs 🌟 5. Promotes high patient or member engagement rates with relevant education to empower their health 💪 Download our full Maternal Health Equity RFP template and let's improve maternal health outcomes, reduce complications, and build a healthier community together! 💜 Download now: https://lnkd.in/eUx5_38G #MaternalHealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #RFPTemplate

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Leaders from across Hartford HealthCare came together for our Annual Quality & Safety Summit, a national conference-caliber event where healthcare professionals, executives, and board members confront the challenges of our time and craft solutions that matter. The focus this year was sobering yet essential: Reimagining Maternal Fetal Health given the worsening state of maternal and infant health in our country. National inequities are growing, with an alarming increase in preventable harm for Black and Hispanic mothers and babies. The care and outcome gaps, which once seemed contained, have widened, underscoring the urgent need for action. The data presented was difficult to hear, and the room carried the weight of its implications. Yet, amidst the grim realities, there was a determined energy to do more—together. The numbers are not good across the country, but also not in our state. We know this issue demands a collective response as a system. In the central region, we’ve set a bold goal for 2025: advancing our Zero Harm metric for maternal and infant preventable harm. But we understand that addressing this crisis goes beyond improving our internal practices. We must also connect deeply with our communities—empowering not just birthing individuals but their entire support networks. Our Quality & Safety Summit sparked vital conversations and ignited the light bulbs we need to illuminate the path forward. Improving maternal and infant health outcomes is a monumental challenge—but it is one we are committed to meeting head-on. We need to create a future where every mom and baby has a chance to thrive. And I’m grateful to be here as part of the solution. MidState Medical Center The Hospital of Central Connecticut #IBelongHere

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📢 Exciting Partnership Announcement: Expanding Behavioral Health Access WellSpan Health is teaming up with Concert Health to provide same-day behavioral health services within primary care settings across south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. 🎉 Key Highlights: 🔹 Concert Health uses a collaborative care model, integrating behavioral health into primary care. 🔹 Referred patients connect with behavioral health specialists within 24-48 hours via phone or video. 🔹 The partnership complements WellSpan’s existing behavioral health services through WellSpan Philhaven. Benefits: Seamless Integration: Collaborative care model bridges physical and mental health. Improved Access: Easier connections to behavioral health resources, reducing emergency department visits. Holistic Care: Psychiatric providers regularly review patient cases, offering treatment recommendations. Impact: Enhanced Patient Experience: Integrated into the MyWellSpan patient portal. Positive Outcomes: Concert Health’s care model has shown a 50% decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms for half of its patients within 90 days. Quotes: "Physical health and mental health are inextricably connected. This model of collaborative care moves us towards integrating physical and mental health by creating an extra layer of connection between the patient, the primary care team, and the behavioral health team." - David Vega, M.D., WellSpan Medical Group In the first five days of this partnership, WellSpan has already referred 187 patients, demonstrating the immediate impact and need for such services. Let's continue to support innovative solutions addressing the growing mental health crisis! 🌟 #Healthcare #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Innovation #PatientCare #HealthcareIntegration

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Election Day is tomorrow! Make your voice count by voting down the ballot for leaders who prioritize healthcare. Every vote shapes the policies that impact access and quality of care. Check out our bonus #AtoZPAC blog post to learn more and get ready to vote: https://bit.ly/4hBEmOO 📝 🗳️

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