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WellSky Taps Google Cloud to Build Gen AI Tools for Providers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – WellSky , a health and community care technology company, and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare delivery across the continuum.

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Review of 16 Proven Strategies to Improve Patient Satisfaction & Experience eBook

Readiness Rounds

The Negatives Where there is much room for improvement is in the responsiveness of hospital staff (65% average HCAHPS score), communication about medications (61%), the quietness of the hospital environment (62%), and the patient’s care transitions (51%). Why Trust Us? The number one reason we do what we do is the patient.

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Healthcare at the Crossroads: Value-Based Care and Interoperability

HIT Consultant

Michael Pattwell, Principal Consultant, Value-Based Care at Edifecs. Amid the difficulties of the last year, a bright spot has emerged that may provide a strong indication of renewed movement toward the transformation of the healthcare industry that we know today. Building a Foundation for Value-Based Care.

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Prior Authorizations: 3 Ways to Reduce Administrative Burden & Burnout

HIT Consultant

The private health plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, account for 42% of the total Medicare population. The growth of Medicare Advantage, though, has increased the administrative burden on the healthcare system. Elevate communications: The lack of follow-up on prior authorizations is a significant problem.

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Patient Flow Challenges Contributing to Provider Burnout

HIT Consultant

Ben Sawyer, VP of Market Development at ABOUT Healthcare, Inc. Beyond this immediate challenge, however, increased burnout threatens healthcare organizations in several other long-term ways. There are patient flow barriers that come up frequently in the acute care management of patients. Inefficient Transfers. About Ben Sawyer.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

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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How Electronic Health Records Help to Engage Patients and Reduce Errors

Medical GPS

The receptionist who answered the phone informed me I could set up an account through their online patient portal and retrieve all of the notes taken during his appointment, as well as contact his doctor, and review his medical records. We have had a first-hand experience of how coordinated healthcare can tremendously benefit the patient.

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