Home Health Care

APRIL 23, 2024

Amid Medicaid changes, the most relevant news to home care providers is the aforementioned 80-20 provision, which will force HCBS providers to direct 80% of reimbursement to direct care workers. “We We heard many, many comments on this provision. That raises the question: What does the industry do now?

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Home Care Medicaid Law Firms Quality of Care 102

Briggs Healthcare

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Government Accountability Office has posted this January 2022 Health Care Capsule to “summarize past GAO reports on concerns about nursing home quality of care, consumer information, and COVID-19. Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. population.

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Nursing Quality of Care Prevention Accountability 52

p3care

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

From the next performance year (2021), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) expect different reporting requirements under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The purpose of the new proposed rules is to lower down the administrative burden of ACOs and to improve the quality of patients’ outcomes. Quality of Care by ACOs.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By one estimate, healthcare improvements accounted for one-third of the economic growth of developed nations over the last century. However, actual medical care accounts for 20% or less of what affects population health. Rural communities may lack easy access to preventive care and screenings.

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Health Data Telemedicine Accountability Population Health 115

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Physicians should emphasize their value in terms of patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Value-Based Care Initiatives: Participating in value-based care models and accountable care organizations can lead to increased reimbursement based on improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

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Regulations Accountable Care Prevention Medicare 105

Lexis Nexis

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For payers, the opportunity is significant: well-designed online tools translate into better member engagement, higher retention rates, improved health outcomes and quality of care scores, and reduced administrative costs. Make the portal easy to use, and you’ll see members create accounts, login, and return again and again.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2022

To reverse this trend will require not only resources, but also new business models for LMICs that can overcome the barriers patients face to receiving care, such as unaffordable, unavailable, or inaccessible healthcare services and treatments, and limited awareness of disease and preventative care.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Primary Care Prevention Accountability 52

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

They were expected to provide a digital hub that would enable seamless communication and information sharing between providers, boost efficiency, improve the quality of care, and foster optimal patient and clinician experiences. Ultimately, the patient-provider relationship suffers, as does the quality of care.

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Quality of Care Accountability Patient Experience Hospitals 98

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 7, 2023

By renegotiating contracts every 18 months, practices can better account for rising costs and maintain a more stable financial footing. By renegotiating contracts every 18 months, physician offices can ensure they are receiving fair and accurate compensation for their services, preventing the erosion of their revenue streams.

Medical Services 95

Medical Services Quality of Care Accountability Prevention 95

Healthcare Success

MAY 31, 2022

It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care. With recent advancements in technology and an explosion of non-urgent care options (e.g., Patient reviews have a greater reach than ever before.

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Private Practices Patient Experience Urgent Care Telemedicine 246

Home Health Care

AUGUST 25, 2021

Specifically, the study found that although nursing home residents only represent 2% of the Medicare population, they accounted for 22% of all COVID-19 cases among Medicare members. 31, 2020, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. The study period was between March 1, 2020, and Dec.

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Nursing Home Care Medicare Accountability 102

Sheppard Health Law

MARCH 6, 2024

1] Health care market participants (i.e. doctors and nurses) provided first-hand testimony of alleged decreased staffing and lower quality of care after PE acquisitions. PE firms, sellers, and portfolio companies should be aware of, and account for, these potential obstacles when considering health care transactions.

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Nursing Quality of Care Accountability Doctors 59

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

population live in long-term care facilities (e.g., cases, older adult residents in NHs accounted for 37% of COVID-19 deaths overall until the vaccines became available in December 2020 ( CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Data website ). This pandemic revealed weaknesses in the infection control and prevention programs in many U.S.

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Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care Regulations 98

HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2023

Andy Auerbach, Chief Revenue Officer of SafeRide Health As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that not only improve the quality of care but also make care more accessible.

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Medicaid Regulations Medicare Integration 96

Accountable Care Doctors

JUNE 14, 2021

These insights were shared at the keynote discussion, “Leveraging Employer-Provider Partnerships to Curb Rising Health Care Costs and Improve Outcomes” at the World Health Care Congress (WHCC), held June 8?–?10. We are ready to move beyond ACOs and bundled payments in the journey to value-based care.”. Dr. Stephen Parodi.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Integration Quality of Care Accountability 52

Twistle

JULY 9, 2021

Adding remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology to a telehealth program increases access to care and enhances the quality of care delivery. Improved Quality of Care. Your team can then focus their time and outreach efforts on patients that require intervention to keep their care on track.

Quality of Care 52

Quality of Care Integration Accountability Telemedicine 52

NASHP

JANUARY 31, 2022

One official noted that while telehealth visits had grown by 25 percent for specialty care, they had seen a 65 percent increase in remote behavioral health services. What impact does telehealth utilization have on cost and quality of care?

Ambulatory Care 76

Ambulatory Care Quality of Care Regulations Prevention 76

p3care

OCTOBER 30, 2020

For instance, CMS asks physicians to focus on the quality of care rather than the volume of patients. However, with the pandemic, there was no choice left other than catering to the volume of patients while being careful and value-driven to every extent possible. ACO (Accountable Care Organization) Reporting.

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Medicare Measurable Quality Medicaid Accountable Care 243

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 20, 2023

What’s worse, a considerable portion of this is preventable. And we hold facilities accountable when they fail to meet those standards. CMS deploys a range of quality measures to encourage transparency in public reporting of the quality of care in facilities and to increase accountability.

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Patient Safety Medicaid Medicare Quality of Care 40

Readiness Rounds

AUGUST 14, 2023

In hospitals, where patient experience is important and quality of care is non-negotiable, a subtle yet profound practice has emerged as a catalyst for positive change: Executive Leadership Rounds. It's imperative that the practice encompasses all departments, from housekeepers to security officers, accountants and beyond.

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Performance improvement Patient Experience Accountability Hospitals 52

Accountable Care Doctors

JUNE 14, 2021

These insights were shared at the keynote discussion, “Leveraging Employer-Provider Partnerships to Curb Rising Health Care Costs and Improve Outcomes” at the World Health Care Congress (WHCC), held June 8?–?10. We are ready to move beyond ACOs and bundled payments in the journey to value-based care.”. Dr. Stephen Parodi.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Integration Quality of Care Accountability 52

Home Health Care

JUNE 9, 2022

In general, many organizations are not yet realizing value-based contracts and partnerships, but many also believe value-based care will drive business significantly in the near future. That will ultimately benefit the quality of care.”. This article is sponsored by CareAcademy.

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Care Transition Quality of Care Accountability Medicaid 105

Bill Of Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Despite efforts to increase access to health care and to better incentivize high-quality, value-based care, the United States’ health care system remains fragmented, largely profit-based, and predominantly disease-focused rather than prevention-focused. The dire state of the U.S. First, while the U.S.

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Medicaid Pharmaceuticals Prevention Quality of Care 62

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The resulting improved transparency on quality of care then allows for identifying best practices for others to learn from and is likely to attract the interest of public funding bodies who are increasingly interested in reimbursing for value.

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Life Sciences Quality Improvement Population Health Healthcare Providers 64

Health Populi

JULY 13, 2020

The EIU VBHC framework addresses four aspects of how technology can underpin value-based care: Ensuring standardization. Driving efficiency and accountability. Capturing and sharing interoperable and transparent data. Informing integrated communication, decisions, and processes.

Primary Care 106

Primary Care Medicare Accountability Hospitals 106

Sheppard Health Law

JULY 7, 2022

prevent HCSPs or insurers from providing provider-specific cost or quality of care information to referring providers, the HCSPs or insurer sponsors, enrollees, insureds or eligible enrollees or insureds of the HCSPs or insurers.

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Healthcare Quality of Care Doctors Healthcare Providers 52

GoMoHealth

JULY 7, 2021

Simply put, value-based care seeks to reduce spending while improving treatment outcomes. It ties reimbursement for treatment to the quality of care provided and rewards providers for both efficiency and effectiveness.

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Healthcare Providers Integration Quality of Care Accountability 74

Patient Safety Movement

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

NEW FEDERAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE NURSING HOME SAFETY The White House has just announced a plan to improve the safety and quality of care in the nation’s nursing homes, aimed to protect seniors from an industry known for its lack of accountability. The AEBP is available without charge to hospitals online.

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Patient Safety Nursing Hospitals Accountability 52

Etactics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Preventing denial codes is essential if you want to keep a steady revenue flow. This is an easily preventable billing error, which we are going to go over in this blog. These codes provide data about the quality of care given. 99397 - Preventive exam (over the age 65). Anesthesia. Laboratory. 71020 - Chest X-ray.

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Medicare Medicaid Medical Services Prevention 52

Briggs Healthcare

JULY 1, 2022

The overall policy goal of this proposed rule is to establish Conditions of Participation (CoPs) to ensure the health and safety of patients who will receive REH services in the most efficient manner possible, while taking into consideration the access and quality of care needs of an REH’s patient population.

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Performance improvement Hospitals Nursing Prevention 52

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In fact, patients have generally become more amenable to being treated remotely , further supporting the move to add telehealth tools to the patient care arsenal. Increasing The Quality of Care at Home Without Adding to The Burden. About Arik Ben Ishay.

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Hospitals Telemedicine Nursing Health Data 98

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

They needed new methods and processes to prevent interruptions in care while maintaining safety for patients and providers. Virtual appointments and online messaging provide new avenues to access care in a timely manner. Primary care doctors and specialists are now able to collaborate online to improve quality of care.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Healthcare Providers Quality of Care Accountability 52

Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The five strategic objectives for advancing this systemwide transformation include (1) Drive Accountable Care, (2) Advance Health Equity, (3) Support Innovation, (4) Address Affordability, and (5) Partner to Achieve System Transformation. Strategic Objective 1: Drive Accountable Care.

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Medicaid Medicare Accountable Care Accountability 52

Patient Safety Movement

APRIL 1, 2023

Save the Date: June 1-2, 2023 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit The 10-year anniversary marks professionals like you making a significant difference in eliminating preventable medical errors. 2 Surgi-Sign is a temporary tattoo that serves as a visible checklist to help prevent wrong-site surgeries.

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Patient Safety Movement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We don’t have any kind of accountability like that, and I think that that’s a real shame.” To get patients to promote their own healthcare and indeed quality of care, you’ve got to give them the basic building blocks,” she says. It’s something I think health systems need to understand better and invest in.

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Patient Safety Doctors Hospitals Healthcare 86

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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Integration Population Health Patient Experience Nursing 52

Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2018

The researchers recommend three strategies: first, address key modifiable risks like diet, tobacco, alcohol and drug use, activity, and obesity; then improve access to quality of care in specific areas to address chronic kidney disease and substance use disorders; and, address social determinants of health.

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