CDC

AUGUST 15, 2023

CDC’s evidence-based guidelines for health care are designed to protect healthcare workers and patients, encourage safe practices, improve health outcomes, and save lives. We have learned a lot about how to improve CDC guidance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 25, 2023

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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Etactics

MARCH 15, 2024

Over the last four years, there has been a 239% increase in large breaches due to hacking in the healthcare industry. Your plan should go beyond risk assessment and prevention recommendations. Employees must understand the policies and procedures to cultivate safe practices against various threats.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Given the prevalence of burns among children, Krissie focuses on parents, carers and grandparents to young children, as well as people involved in healthcare, education, social support and care of children. To act on our burns awareness for prevention, Krissie recommends that we, “Be the change you want to see.

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Etactics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

There is a slew of medical codes dedicated to this side of healthcare. Whether you want to learn about the hidden side of healthcare or need to better understand physical therapy medical billing, a good place to start is with common CPT codes. The average joe doesn’t even know these codes exist. Think of it this way. Not so much.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Joe Gagnon, CEO, 1upHealth Data is a crucial pillar of healthcare. Yet, the healthcare industry has historically struggled with data exchange due to the lack of aligned interests caused by a third-party payer system and the predominance of proprietary technology.

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