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There is a lot of excitement in Washington (& around the country) around new healthcare policy possibilities. Of course we are ready with our own wishlist of changes and updates at the federal level to enhance access to trusted medical care and drive down the bloated healthcare industrial complex. Here's a snapshot: Expand Tax Benefits: Make all health plan payments, including individual contributions to DPC, tax-deductible. Enable HSAs for all Americans without requiring high-deductible health plans. Empower Physicians: Simplify Medicare opt-outs and give states authority over Association Health Plans (AHPs) to promote autonomy and flexibility. Enhance Transparency: Mandate public disclosure of insurer-negotiated rates to level the playing field for patients and independent practices. Address Workforce Shortages: Increase residency funding and loan forgiveness for independent physicians to sustain innovative care models like DPC. Support Medicaid Reform: Enable Medicaid voucher programs, similar to EBT or SNAP to allow recipients to pay directly for healthcare and DPC memberships, reducing reliance on costly emergency services. Caution: The government can't get in the middle of the financial or care transaction. 🔑 Leveraging tools like budget reconciliation and agency rulemaking, we can achieve these transformative changes to create a patient-centered, efficient healthcare system. #HealthcareInnovation #DirectPrimaryCare #PolicyReform #DPC #TaxBenefits #Transparency #PhysicianAutonomy https://lnkd.in/gSmndNXG

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🌟 Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and save your place here: https://bit.ly/3MkxxT8

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Missed our webinar about the hype surrounding AI and outpatient infusion coding? Watch this snippet from the event to see how having an automated solution can simplify your coding so that you aren't leaving revenue on the table.

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Track your growth with custom reports for your Practice. Watch a demo -> #patientsafety #patientcare #physicians nexusclinical.com

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🚀 Transform Your Hospital with the CDI MasterClass! 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your hospital's Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) practices? Join the ultimate resource for adult acute inpatient care teams, including physicians, CDI specialists, coders, and all stakeholders! ☀️ What We Offer: Unlock a year-long subscription to 50 engaging 30-minute on-demand webinars, rolled out every week! These sessions are designed to ensure that all team members are on the same page while revolutionizing your approach to CDI. Regardless of your shift, take a moment to enhance your skills and knowledge -- just log in and learn at your convenience throughout the contract year! 🏥 Why Choose the CDI MasterClass? The CDI MasterClass program is tailored not only for CDI specialists but also for all stakeholders involved in the process, including medical staff, coders, the CDI team, quality assurance, utlization/case management, appeals/denials management, risk management and compliance. The success of a CDI program relies on collaboration and cohesive efforts among all these groups, as operating in silos rarely leads to effective outcomes. Our comprehensive curriculum empowers your teams to adopt a proactive approach to CDI, leading to: - Improved patient care - Optimized coding accuracy - Enhanced net financial outcomes for your organization 👌🏽 Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Transform your hospital's operations and elevate your CDI practices. Encourage your hospital or health system to sign up today! The path to financial success lies in effective and resilient revenue optimization.  How can you achieve revenue optimization? By accurately capturing the patient's story through concise documentation and precise coding. The key is to enhance revenue with integrity while reducing denials through authentic storytelling. A proactive approach is essential to mitigating risks associated with malpractice and payment denials. ℹ️ Ready to Learn More? For more information about our CDI MasterClass program and to receive a copy of the curriculum principles, email us at [email protected]. Take the first step towards a successful and cohesive CDI strategy! Join us today and make a lasting impact on your healthcare team’s performance! AHIMA American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) American Medical Association American Hospital Association Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) American College of Healthcare Executives

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Inaccurate provider data on health plan websites can lead to increased costs, compliance issues, and a burden on member services. Our 2024 Health Plan Care Access Benchmark Report highlights how critical it is for members to find accurate information online. 🎥 Watch this video for insights from Karen Conley DNP, RN, NEA-BC and then download the full report: https://hubs.li/Q02DpzN10 #MemberExperience #CareAccess #DigitalHealth

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➡️ The FACHE credential brings continuous value to you as a healthcare leader, to your organization and to your community. Become a recognized leader among executives in healthcare management by becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives®. Learn more and get started here: https://bit.ly/4eve6UF

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The guessing game is over. PreventScripts gives your care team instant access to patient data, right in your EHR. 🤳 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ea4Q86AX

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How well does your organization understand the unique governance responsibilities of each board within your multi-state healthcare system? Join our CEO & Managing Principal Karma Bass as she discusses the complexity of governance when working with large healthcare systems. Karma discusses board responsibilities and navigating governance in large multi-state health systems and why it is crucial for effective health system governance. To watch the full video on our website click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gnbNp5pE

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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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Measuring Quality of Care Quality matters. Better health for everyone should be America’s goal. Where you live and receive your healthcare services makes a difference in your health.   Fortunately, objective understandable quality metrics are now easily available at https://lnkd.in/eVQyZ2E6. This easy-to-use website created by the federal government to help potential patients facilitate comparisons among hospitals is based on a variety of the more than 100 measures CMS publicly reports, divided into 7 measure groups or categories: Mortality, Safety of Care, Re-admission, Patient Experience, Effectiveness of Care, Timeliness of Care, and Efficient Use of Medical Imaging. Adding rationality to decision-making in determining where to go for care has the added benefit of improving performance for all hospitals because every healthcare system will have the extra motivation to improve its “grades.”   Better performance also translates system-wide to fewer complications, decreased waste, and lower costs. All these attributes contribute to a healthier America and the ability to transfer resources previously regarded as “waste” in healthcare to other worthwhile endeavors such as education, infrastructure, safety, and environmental protection.         Healthcare is the largest industry by far in America, consuming 18.3% of the GDP at $4.5 trillion dollars and growing. If the U.S. healthcare industry were considered a country, it would be the fifth largest in the world behind the U.S., China, Japan, and Germany. U.S. healthcare is larger than the United Kingdom. U.S. healthcare perennially ranks last in healthcare of the eleven most developed nations.     Healthcare systems living off a past reputation and perceived greatness, embellished and polished by extensive marketing, are no longer rational, effective, or fair to a naïve, stressed sick person. The most venerable institutions are now the most vulnerable.   Clear metrics such as heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, and post-operative mortality rates objectively differentiate potential outcomes based on where you go for care. All this data is adjusted for age and severity of illness and, although the system is not perfect, it is the best we currently have, with all institutions having the same grading system.   Additionally, and arguably, even more important than being a repair shop, alert healthcare systems should be focused outside the four walls of their institutions. Sadly, our nation’s life expectancy has decreased in the last few years. This decline hasn’t happened since 1963.   Life has changed. Where you get care matters. Do your homework and add to your life expectancy. America can have better care for everyone now using accessible digital transparency.

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Is your healthcare organization overwhelmed by high-volume appeals? Join Ian Wayton to learn strategies for streamlining operations, prioritizing cases, and leveraging cross-functional teams to reduce backlog. Gain insights to make your appeals process more efficient and effective. Don't miss out on this essential session! 🗓 Register now and join us on our newly rescheduled date! → https://ow.ly/2a2S50SPvOh #appeals #medicalclaims #healthcaretechnology

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How do major health systems manage the complexities of digital transformation? Join Jason Joseph, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Corewell Health as they discuss insights on regional build processes and change management in healthcare IT. Learn how Corewell Health is working to integrate 22 hospitals and over 60,000 employees into a unified system in this #keynote: https://loom.ly/5yDJZuE #TWH #HealthIT

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The success of your clinical health care enterprise rests on how well you invest in your care continuum. Let Sg2's Enterprise Strategy consulting experts help you empower and accelerate your organization's strategies today, from enterprise-wide strategic planning to focused assessments in service line, ambulatory and campus planning. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3srSD8y #healthcare #strategy #ambulatory

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The University of Michigan recently released a study highlighting ongoing challenges faced by Michigan nurses despite some modest improvements in working conditions. Key findings include: Over 60% of nurses still report experiencing burnout. One in five nurses plans to leave their job in the next year. Nearly 50% feel that their workload has become unmanageable. These statistics underscore the urgent need for sustainable solutions to support our frontline healthcare workers. As we strive to improve the healthcare system, it's crucial to address these persistent issues to ensure that nurses have the support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gFQ_Hqea

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Watch 👀 or listen 👂 to my latest webinar explaining how #AI technology can support #nurses delivering exceptional #patientcare

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Enhancing Quality Improvement in Hospitals with ORControl™ Quality Improvement (QI) in healthcare isn’t just about outcomes—it’s about creating smoother, safer, and more efficient processes. ORControl™ empowers hospitals with minute-by-minute coordination, optimized OR utilization, and instant day-of-surgery insights, helping clinical teams stay aligned and proactive. By addressing challenges as they happen, ORControl supports a more streamlined, patient-centered approach to perioperative operations and day-of-surgery workflows. Learn more about how ORControl is transforming QI initiatives and advancing healthcare standards in this article by Becker's Health. View full article below ⬇

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