Healthcare Leadership

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There is absolutely no doubt that we are tired of COVID-19. After three long years of lockdowns, political wrangling, physical distancing, and nightly virus statistics, all of us would like nothing more than to put the pandemic in the rear-view mirror. But COVID-related hospitalizations are climbing and deaths have started to inch up as well. How can healthcare organizations, public health authorities, governments, and concerned citizens cut through the wall of COVID fatigue?

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Medical GPS

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fostering Five-Star Customer Service – Attitude Makes the Difference. Whether you’re maintaining open/positive body language, addressing the patient by name, or taking an interest in the details of the patients’ personal life, all of that adds up to treating the patient with courtesy and respect. Letting the patient know that you respect and value them makes all the difference.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Many are struggling to afford their private health insurance and are unprepared for a medical emergency, a poll conducted for telehealth provider Babylon showed.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The initial phase of a new research program at Mayo Clinic is seeing the Minnesota health system working with Memora Health to explore new ways to extend care to postpartum patients at home. WHY IT MATTERS. Memora Health, which specializes in virtual care delivery and complex care management, is researching how maternal care teams at Mayo can extend engagement for postpartum patients between visits and enable more connected care experience, the company says.

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Bill Of Health

OCTOBER 25, 2022

By Teneille Brown. We opened up. On the backs of our workers. The country’s gravel, its highways. Paved with dead bodies. That kept the cars and trucks moving. products. Don’t cry for the risks we were asked to take. swaddled in lies. they hushed us like babies. ignoring people of science. when the bough was breaking—broke. Instead, cry, the beloved companies, the nervous CEOs who demanded immunity. not just protection to make reasonable mistakes. in the face of uncertainty, but a Monopoly pass

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The vendor lowered its fourth-quarter and full-year outlooks on Wednesday. But industry watchers cheered Teladoc for setting up obtainable Q4 growth coming out of pandemic highs.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

HIMSS is calling on healthcare stakeholders to get involved in two initiatives to help expand access to quality care for underserved and at-risk populations. As part of its Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS (parent organization of Healthcare IT News), is promoting two policy campaigns, at the federal and state level, respectively. The first is focused on protecting access to care via the telehealth flexibilities that have enabled broad expansion and uptake of virtual care since the start of the C

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A next frontier for home health providers looking to expand their business mix: behavioral health care. Earlier this month, Bayada Home Health Care opened up the Bayada Pennsauken Center for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services. The Pennsauken, New Jersey-based center will offer home-based as well as center-based behavioral support and treatment for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual disabilities.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

There is clear and consistent evidence that minoritized patients are at high risk for safety issues. But the way the U.S. health care system tracks patient safety too often makes their experiences invisible. Better reporting would allow hospitals and other providers to identify disparities in care, and to address them.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Internal medicine, family practice, clinical psychology, chiropractic and psychology were among the specialties facing the highest turnover in 2021, according to a report from Definitive Healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Australian government is investing A$312.6 million (around $200 million) over four years to improve the ICT systems in the aged care sector. It is part of the A$3.9 billion ($2.5 billion) 2022-2023 October budget for implementing aged care reforms to "improve safety, dignity, quality and humanity." WHY IT MATTERS. According to Health Minister Mark Butler, the ICT modernisation budget will help reduce the administrative burden for over 2,000 providers and sustain the existing operat

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Briggs Healthcare

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the nursing home data for the week ending October 16, 2022. Comparing the October 16 th data to the October 9 th data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate remained the same as the previous week. Residents up to date with vaccines remained the same as the previous week.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The United States should consider keeping open lines of communication with Russia. While it may not lead to peace in Ukraine any time soon, it could help mitigate the risks of dramatic escalation and indefinite war.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The cybersecurity incident comes three years after the health system’s megamerger, which potentially made it vulnerable to an attack, security experts say.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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Meditech

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Promoting health literacy across communities and populations is a goal shared by all of us in healthcare. Health literacy protects against disease, prevents avoidable health complications, and promotes a higher quality of personal healthcare. Proactive steps to increase a patient’s understanding of medication and recovery needs can be the defining factor in reaching a successful outcome.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The overturning of Roe v. Wade will disproportionately affect vulnerable populations like service women and pregnant women with substance use disorders. And abortion misinformation will likely increase. RAND researchers discuss these issues and potential policy responses.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The payer has been steadily ratcheting up its presence on the Affordable Care Act exchanges after dramatically reducing its footprint in 2017.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

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CDC

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This blog is a part of a series that CDC launched to highlight the importance of patient safety by providing educational information and simple ways to help people stay informed on public safety topics. Read the blog below, authored by Nile’s Project founders Carole and Ty Moss, to learn more about the importance of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

They may not mean to, but Los Angeles politicians continue to imply that there is a primary “fix” for homelessness, be it temporary shelters or permanent supportive housing. But those are just pieces of a very complex puzzle. The region needs a robust continuum of care. Although some efforts exist, they have not been scaled up to meet the need.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The healthcare facilities will lead regional responses against pathogens such as COVID-19, Ebola and monkeypox.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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Healthcare Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2022

5 ways to prevent nosebleeds from stress. Plenty of us get squeamish at the site of blood, especially if it’s our own. And it can be alarming if we start bleeding for no clear reason. Nosebleeds — more specifically stress nosebleeds — are often the culprit. You could be standing in line at the grocery store, sitting at your desk or driving in your car when you suddenly feel a trickle — or maybe a small gush — of blood ooze out of your nostrils.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Biotechnology has a broad and often misunderstood scope, one with significant implications for today's warfighter, and it may be reaching a critical junction. As it continues to mature, proactive policy becomes necessary for the federal government to leverage emerging capabilities effectively and remain competitive.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“We’re not just competing among healthcare organizations anymore,” Geisinger Chief Nursing Officer Janet Tomcavage said. “Now we’re really competing with the broader labor market.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 27, 2022

DispatchHealth and Home Instead have teamed up to offer clients of the latter access to in-home acute care. Originally launched as an in-home urgent care startup, Denver-based DispatchHealth delivers higher-acuity care – including offering hospital-level care – in the home. Meanwhile, Home Instead is a Omaha, Nebraska-based personal care franchise company that has 1,200 locations in over a dozen countries.

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