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America's Essential Hospitals members: Join us next Tuesday, October 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET to hear from Jeremiah Headen, Fellowship Program Manager for the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments. Jeremiah will share information about ANHE’s program to train nurses to work with communities to tackle serious environmental issues, with an emphasis on climate and health equity. #Climate #ClimateJustice #Equity

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DispatchHealth has become the first organization to receive the In-Home Hospital Care Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)! This groundbreaking accreditation sets a new standard for delivering hospital-level care in the comfort of patients' homes. 🏥 Why is this important? Patient-Centered Care: This model allows patients to receive high-quality care where they feel most comfortable—at home. Cost-Effective Solutions: DispatchHealth's approach not only enhances patient outcomes but also significantly reduces healthcare costs. Transforming Healthcare: As we adapt to evolving patient preferences and the lessons learned from the pandemic, this accreditation underscores the importance of innovative care delivery models. 🚀Congratulations to the entire DispatchHealth team for leading the way in advanced home-based care! https://lnkd.in/dw6Dg6vC #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #DispatchHealth #ACHC #HomeHealth

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I recently had the privilege of conversing with Joe Kiani, a trailblazer in the healthcare industry and a visionary leader. Our discussion centered around his innovative approach to making healthcare more accessible and efficient for everyone. Joe Kiani emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to provide high-quality care  -- including in the comfort of patients' homes. This not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces the burden on our healthcare system. His work is a testament to how technological advancements can bridge gaps in care delivery and bring about transformative change. One key takeaway from our conversation was Joe's commitment to patient-centered care. By focusing on continuous monitoring and early intervention, we can significantly enhance patient experiences and outcomes. His vision aligns perfectly with the growing trend of personalized medicine and the need for more flexible healthcare solutions – including when it comes to addiction. I love talking to leaders – especially in healthcare – and learning more about their style. Take a listen to how he talks about microfixing and his need to tackle big problems, while at the same time, speaking up when he sees injustice. Let's keep pushing the boundaries and working towards a more inclusive and efficient healthcare system! #HealthcareInnovation #HomeBasedCare #PatientCenteredCare #TechInHealthcare #HealthcareLeaders #Inspiration

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NHA Services Preferred Business Partners Update: July 2024 Important updates for Nebraska Hospital Association member hospitals: 📡 NHA Connectivity Consortium (Federal Funding Group) - 2024 NHA Member Update 🩺 Medical Solutions - Voices of Care Survey 💼 NHA Benefits powered by USI Insurance Services - Current P&C Market Conditions with Business Insurance 🌐 Bamboo Health - National Council Partner Perspectives 📊 ChartSpan Medical Technologies - Health Equity and SDOH: The Impact with CCM 📣 Critical Marketing (Flood Communications)- Engaging Health Care Consumers 💸 Lutz - Strategies for Implementing AI in Your Business NHA Services is committed to providing innovative solutions for Nebraska Hospital Association member hospitals. Our revenue-sharing with preferred business partners contributes non-dues revenue to NHA, supporting Advocacy efforts and ensuring stable dues for member hospitals. #NHAServices #HealthcareUpdates #HospitalManagement #PreferredPartners #HealthcareInnovation

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Dr Jaime Bland DNP, RN-BC leading a great session at the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative Annual Event on Clinical and Claims Data. Some key takeaways: - one person one record: critical for coordination of care - data sharing improves quality measurement and patient safety - an enterprise master person index is critical to matching the right records for the right individual and making that information available to clinicians and care providers

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As health systems plan their obstetrics care services, they face various choices including whether to maintain or close their OB units. This is an interesting discussion about the effects of closures and the challenges and trends in obstetrics care.

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I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the ILS Care Regulatory Solution YouTube Channel! 🎉 After 20+ years in the hospice and home health industry, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be to stay on top of compliance and documentation standards. That’s why I’ve created a space where professionals like you can gain actionable insights, practical tips, and expert advice—all in one place! 🎥 What to Expect: -Navigating CMS, Joint Commission, and CHAP compliance with ease -Proven strategies for chart auditing and documentation best practices -Helpful tips for preparing your agency for surveys And so much more! Whether you’re a nurse, clinical manager, or agency leader, I’m here to share what I’ve learned to help you succeed. 💼 👉 Ready to learn more? Subscribe to my channel and join me as we tackle the most pressing challenges in hospice and home health together! Let’s stay compliant, deliver quality care, and be survey-ready—always. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVPTxdht Looking forward to your support and engagement! Let's grow and learn together. 💡 #HospiceCare #HomeHealth #RegulatoryCompliance #DocumentationBestPractices #ChartAuditing #HealthcareProfessionals #SurveyReadiness

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Worried about implementing a new call system? Learn more on how easy Clarus technology is for providers, patients and staff!

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Great article on how to reduce the cognitive burden on frontline healthcare workers.

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Key Strategic Insights = A Successful OP CDI Program The challenge of value-based care starts with a collaborative approach, when launching an Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (OP CDI) program. Here are some key strategic insights to success: 1. Engage with Population Health Understand Pain Points: Begin by understanding the specific challenges faced. This fosters collaboration. Tailored Questions: Use customized questions to facilitate productive discussions and ensure alignment with needs. 2. Effective Software Implementation Manage Patient (Pt.) Volumes: Implement software solutions to efficiently handle pt. volumes. OP CDI Calculator: Utilize a calculator to determine Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) needs. Data Analytics and Reporting: Emphasize the importance of continuous improvement via data analytics. 3. Workflow Creation Establish Robust Workflows: Create strong workflows before integrating reviewers. 4. Collaboration & Communication Promote Strong Collaboration: Encourage robust communication between key stakeholders. Leverage Software: Use technology to reduce physician burnout & streamline communication. 5. Patient-Centered Approach Address social determinants of health (SDOH) & ensure accurate documentation of conditions and care plans. Patient Outcomes: Keep patient care at the center of all doc. & workflow processes. 6. Regulatory Compliance Adhere to Guidelines: Follow regulatory requirements such as CMS guidelines on Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) coding to avoid penalties and enhance credibility. 7. Measurable Outcomes Set Clear Goals: Aim for measurable outcomes like improved HCC recapture rates, enhanced RAF scores, better HEDIS measures, and addressing SDOH needs. 8. Stakeholder Engagement Involve All Stakeholders: Ensure that executives, clinicians, and other relevant parties are involved in planning and implementation process. Success Stories Recently, I helped several CDI directors validate their cases for OP CDI programs within Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). By engaging with population health leadership, we identified key issues such as RAF gaps and HEDIS measures, and tailored processes to address them. For instance, a CDI director I guided successfully identified HCC and HEDIS recapture as their biggest pain points. With strategic solutions in place, they are now ready to implement the project for the 2025 budget yr., aiming to improve their HCC recapture rate by 20%, leveraging data analytics for outcomes and improvement needs. Benefits of Implementing These Strategies Align Risk Stratification: Properly align risk stratification with chronic conditions and healthcare needs. Quality Measures: Improve quality measures and address SDOH. Collaborative Team: Ensure success with a collaborative team supported by technology. Overall, these strategic actions will enhance patient care and operational efficiency. #Healthcare #Leadership #CDI #PatientCare #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation

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🚨 Top 10 #PatientSafety Concerns for 2024. 📌 Have significant changes been made over the last decade? An important question is to reflect on what has been done, what we are doing, and what remains to be done.

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A Call to Action to Decrease Burnout and Moral Distress Among Healthcare Workers. Virtual nursing has great potential to address some critical gaps, but early solutions have been little more than video meetings between virtual teams and the bedside. True impact will require much more of the underlying technologies – primarily AI that aligns with nursing needs and values. https://lnkd.in/gHefX_u3 #VirtualNursing #Nurses #AI

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Keep our rurals open but if you really want to help get the foreign equity owned GPO that sets the pricing for our hospitals BANNED from our state. Economies of scale are used by Vizient against Oklahoma rural hospitals. If you have 13 tiers, hidden tiers, and tier maxes…that’s not a contract, that a free for all nightmare of a scam we all fell for. Their awful written tiered agreements force our rurals to pay more for the exact same items that our large hospitals pay less for. Example box of gloves a large hospital system in the state will pay 6-8 bucks for a box of 250 exam gloves. That same box for a rural EMT? 24 bucks. There is no price transparency and you are forcing patients who live in rural areas to pay more because of the lack of infrastructure by the corporations serving them to effectively and economically get goods and services to these hospitals. And distributors who whine about the cost of delivering to rural hospitals all while posting BILLIONS in profit every quarter are the first on my 💩 list. Let’s keep our rurals open but let’s make them more profitable so that they can continue to add much needed services and gainfully employ more community members.

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NHA Services, Inc. Preferred Business Partners Update: May 2024 Important updates for Nebraska Hospital Association members. Click on the article below to learn more: 🔐 Five Nines - Urgency of MFA 🩺 Medical Solutions - Empowering the Voices of America's Caregivers 🌪️ NHA Benefits Powered by USI Insurance Services - Prepare for Increasing Catastrophic Risk After a Historic Year of Natural Disasters 🔬 Bio-Electronics and Total Scope, Inc. - Are Your Scopes Being Deemed Non-Repairable? 🤖 HAPevolve PREP - The Big Questions for Emergency Managers and AI 💳 Paymerang - Corpay to Acquire Paymerang 📊 ClaraPrice - CMS Releases Automatic Validation Tool to Assess Hospital Price Transparency Machine-Readable Compliance NHA Services is committed to providing innovative, cost-effective solutions for Nebraska Hospital Association members. Our revenue-sharing with preferred business partners contributes non-dues revenue to NHA, supporting advocacy efforts and ensuring stable dues for member hospitals. #NebraskaHospitals #NHAServices #HealthcareUpdates #PreferredPartners #HealthcareInnovation

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Learn how to write a patient care report that meets industry standards. Craft an effective PCR narrative with this helpful checklist and examples. ⬇

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