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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care

NASHP

In addition to a range of metrics related to promoting prevention and reducing utilization related to ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, ICSP measures have included advanced care planning, evidence of physician order for life-sustaining treatment (POLST), effective care transitions, and assessment and management of chronic pain.

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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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4 Patient Flow Challenges Contributing to Provider Burnout

HIT Consultant

Beyond this immediate challenge, however, increased burnout threatens healthcare organizations in several other long-term ways. Among the high-pressure occupations that many providers have, healthcare costs are 50% greater , according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Additionally, burned-out employees are also 2.6