Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FAAN

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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Find out which questions to ask your health care provider about managing AFib. Download National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention's free shared decision-making guide at natforum.org/AFIB_Guide. #AFib #HeartHealth #StrokePrevention #PatientEmpowerment #AFibAwarenessMonth

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DAX Copilot automatically documents the patient/physician conversation, reducing physician burnout and increasing productivity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e86xfcb7

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"However, these savings—as much as $50 billion annually1—are unreported and not shown to improve care access for patients without adequate insurance.2,3" ---Well, the financial design is so bad that it has closed over 600 hospitals since DRG and the era of cost cutting. The financial design is the reason for closures and compromises. The 50 billion distributed to hospitals serving vulnerable populations (40 - 50% of US pop) would be some help due to the Era of Cost Cutting 1983 to 2030 or longer. "Per CMS’s budget neutrality principle in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), the $9 billion repayment must be offset by $7.8 billion of cuts to nondrug reimbursements." ---Budget neutrality and regulatory capture prevent any true reform to add support to the hospitals and practices serving most Americans most behind. Once again CMS is not accountable and must be reigned in even if it takes 50 years as it did for physician accountability over the last half of the 19th century and for human subject researchers over the last half of the 20th century. Medicare and Medicaid have failed for 2621 counties (40% of US) most behind and has primary care and basic health access except 1965 to 1978. What about the Belmont Principles and numerous violations? What about protection of vulnerable populations, informed consent (which requires prior study of consequences poorly done by CMS), or beneficent intent - especially with all three lining up consistently against the majority of the nation most behind time after time! Strike 1 for ethical and moral violations - CMS has demonstrated time and again the inability to protect their charges - vulnerable Americans. CMS most fails where there are concentrations of elderly, poor, disabled, and their worst public plans. Strike 2 - CMS has failed to do adequate studies of consequences prior to the implementations of policies since 1983 and including Medicaid Waivers which will steal more from team member support and give more for team members to do - with worst impacts on Community Health Centers with 50% Medicaid and in the most vulnerable populations highest in concentrations of Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual plans. Studies are done more to justify what CMS is doing rather than to protect most Americans most behind from consequences such as their providers rated poorly or penalized just for caring for these populations inherently lower in outcomes and drivers of outcomes (Readmissions, ACO shared savings, Star Ratings, others) Strike 3 - CMS fails for beneficent intent. The intent is cost cutting. CMS harms tens of millions with designs that have killed hundreds of hospitals and countless practices, delivery team members, and local leaders in health and other community areas. We know about some economic and access impacts from these losses, but the full impact and cascades of impacts are never studied. See comments for losses of jobs, income, leadership, and better health insurance

Behavior Analytic Colleagues!  ABA Progress Report for Health Professionals. An important collaboration orchestrated by the NYS Association for Behavior Analysis with the Developmental/Behavioral Pediatric community (as appropriately represented by Dennis Kuo, M.D., M.H.S, Chief of Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at The University of Rochester Medical Center/Golisano Children’s Hospital) has resulted in a wonderful and simple form for Behavior Analysts to report to health professionals on therapeutic goals and progress for those with whom we share the care. NYS requires Behavior Analysts to report to “ABA prescribers” on an annual basis; while this form was developed to help NYS LBAs meet this licensure requirement, the basic structure and design of the form can serve the needs of Behavior Analysts everywhere. As a pediatrician -- and NYSABA member -- who works with both autistics and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this form provides an optimal framework to share summaries of goals, progress, and ambitions for therapy. This form can also serve as an important vehicle for education about behavior analysis; it is less about the details and more about the trends and aspirations – and could also help build better bridges between the child health and behavior analytic communities. New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Care Design New York Partners Health Plan UNIFI Association of Professional Behavior Analysts The Council of Autism Service Providers CLICK ON “ANNUAL PRESCRIBER FORM” at the link below – and consider joining NYSABA to support their efforts! https://lnkd.in/gbWEfJrz

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MHQP leaders have helped spearhead an effort to urge the Massachusetts legislature to pass pending legislation which includes the establishment of a #PrimaryCare Task Force in Massachusetts. This Task Force would help lead the Commonwealth out of its current primary care crisis by studying primary care access, delivery and payment, and issuing recommendations over the next year to stabilize and strengthen the primary care system and the primary care workforce in the state. 133 Massachusetts health care stakeholders and leaders sent a letter to leaders of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives serving on the conference committee focused on the legislation, pressing for immediate action on the proposal. “We urge you to support Section 116 of the Senate Healthcare bill (S. 2881) as a critical first step in addressing the Primary Care crisis in Massachusetts,” state the authors of the letter. “If we ignore this crisis, Primary Care will continue to erode, and the cost of healthcare will continue to rise in the face of worsening health equity and access to care.” The legislature has until the end of July to complete work for the current session. A joint conference committee is working to come to an agreement on the health care bill before then. MHQP would like to thank State Senator Cindy FRIEDMAN for her proactive leadership on this bill. Click below for a link to the full letter with the names of the leaders supporting this legislation. https://lnkd.in/es8SabTW

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💙 November is American Diabetes Month, and at Montefiore Health System Albert Einstein College of Medicine, we’re committed to empowering the Bronx community with knowledge and resources to fight diabetes. This month, our free workshops, led by experts like Jovan Milosavljevic, MD, Brenda Boatswain, PhD, CGP, SHRM-CP, and Monica Kelly MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, are tackling one of the biggest challenges in diabetes care: Misinformation. ❌💡 From debunking myths like “only sugary drinks cause diabetes” to teaching participants how to find reliable health information, we’re equipping attendees with the tools they need to make informed decisions. 📉 The Bronx’s diabetes rate has decreased from 16% in 2016 to 13.6% in 2021. While this is encouraging, we know there’s more work to do. That’s why programs like our PROMISE Program are vital—they provide comprehensive support, including mental health care and help addressing social barriers to diabetes management. Join us in raising awareness and supporting our community. 📅 Explore our calendar for more events and workshops. Together, we can fight diabetes and promote healthier futures. Learn more about how we’re making a difference in the community in this Bronx Times article: https://lnkd.in/eXhPDdv9

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Creating a comprehensive population health strategy doesn’t have to be complicated. In today's blog post we’re sharing our guide 7 Quick Wins in Population Health Analytics. Download it for real-world examples of how other organizations have used #HopkinsACG to address costly, complex problems. #populationhealth https://lnkd.in/edFwf4Kq

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Recently, I had the privilege to talk with Delaware Public Media's Macayla Cook about the innovation at Community Health Centers (CHCs) that go "beyond the exam room" at the children's book launch of "Captain Westside and the Health Heroes: Caring for Delaware's Families!" Please see excerpts from the article below: It tells the story of a girl named Carmen going to the doctor’s office and learning about the forms of care doctors provide, from routine check-ups to dental care to mental health maintenance. Westside Family Healthcare's CEO Chris Fraser, MBA, FACHE says improving childhood literacy through children’s books is another way Westside promotes the health of its clients. ... Westside plans to initially distribute 6,000 books through the National Reach Out and Read, which provides books to children as a part of their routine check-ups. ... Many characters in the book are based on real people associated with the clinic, including "Captain Westside" herself, who was inspired by retired Westside CEO Lolita Lopez. “I’ve had many accolades being retired, from my retirement, but this gift is just amazing,” Lopez said. “I never could have dreamed of such an opportunity for my legacy to carry on, plus to be able to teach children about good health, it’s just amazing. Today is what I call a glory day.” Lopez served as the CEO of Westside for 33 years before retiring in 2023. ... Kyu Rhee, President of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), also voiced his support for the book and the difference it will make, especially in low-income communities. “Many of these communities we’re talking about are underserved,” Rhee said. “They have children that are on Medicaid, or are uninsured, or have low socioeconomic status. To me, the importance of this is about emphasizing literacy in communities that need it the most.” Rhee also said that he thinks the book correctly emphasizes “the importance of healthcare heroes,” along with highlighting the impact of primary care and telling a story of “hope and community.” “It’s about not only what happens in an exam room between a provider or clinician, a pediatrician and a patient and a family, but what goes beyond the exam room,” Rhee said. “It’s almost like a literacy shot. So the investment we’re making, these literary vaccinations, to promote literacy and prevent illiteracy, the impact is so important.” NACHC believes that CHCs like Westside and our primary care heroes like "Captain Westside's" Lolita Lopez are the best, most innovative, most resilient, and most diverse part of our health system. We stand united with CHCs and our primary care heroes for and with the people we have served and will serve as “the best is yet to come.” Please learn more and support the CHC movement at: https://www.nachc.org. #HealthCenters #ValueCHCs #FundCHCs #WeAreNACHC https://lnkd.in/eruZW2V9

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#AnchoringEquity: "You are more than enough!" Read about Michael L. James, MBA, Cambridge Health Alliance's Chief DEI Officer, and the work his team is doing to anchor equity through every part of the organization. Read more here ⤵️

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The cost and effectiveness of care should be easier to interpret by patients and stakeholders, said #USCSchaeffer Center expert Bill Padula in an interview with AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care. Padula explained that cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) helps #policymakers allocate limited #healthcare resources more efficiently. Decision analytic models that follow the patient journey and consider clinical guidelines play a key role in CEA. “If we’re spending too much on healthcare, we may not be able to spend on education, unemployment, or on infrastructure,” noted Padula. CEA provides an "elegant, simple-to-use" method for more efficient resource allocation. https://lnkd.in/eNmQgK82 USC Sol Price School of Public Policy         USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences     

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Technology plays a crucial role in senior care by enhancing health monitoring, improving communication, and ensuring better access to healthcare services through innovations like telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. Summery: As the U.S population continues to trend older – including the massive generation of 73 million Baby Boomers – the ability to offer high-quality senior care is becoming more important than ever for health care organizations. Technology such as remote patient monitoring is transforming the way in which health care is delivered, offering patients and providers a convenient way to stay connected outside of regular doctors’ appointments. Using information collected from wearable devices or smart home systems, RPM brings a proactive and efficient method of health management. Through continuous tracking of biometric data, providers can identify issues earlier, enabling immediate interventions and treatment alterations. #unitedseniorassociation #USA #eldercare #FDA #seniorliving #ADA #community #patientcare #compliance #hospitals #OIG #healthcare #digitalhealth #assistedliving #HSS #CMS #nursinghomes #seniorcare #medicare #seniorcitizen #homehealthcare #caregiver #nurse #dementia #inhomecare #seniorhealth #HHSOIG #kloekorby #healthcarefraud #healthcarepolicy #HIPPA #alzheimers #mentalhealth

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