Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Hospital readmissions can be costly and challenging for both healthcare providers and patients. By providing timely follow-ups, addressing patient concerns, and offering support post-discharge, medical call centers play a vital role in bridging the gap between hospital care and recovery.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Care Transition Primary Care Prevention 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lane Wise, Director of Customer Success at ABOUT Healthcare For patients, every transition of care to a different facility brings the risk of complications. Like many things in life, successful transitions of care often start with strong communication.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Care Transition Nursing Accountability 97

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

As technology continues to advance and transform healthcare, the role of nurses is also evolving to include new responsibilities beyond patient care. With the increasing reliance on EHRs, telemedicine, and digital technology, hospitals face a growing risk of cyber threats.

Nursing 111

Nursing Hospitals Care Transition Telemedicine 111

Sheppard Health Law

DECEMBER 12, 2022

CMS’s strategic refresh initiative aims to meet five objectives: drive accountable care, advance health equity, support care innovations, improve access and affordability, and establish partnerships to achieve these objectives. Why align specialty care with value-based models?

Accountable Care 52

Accountable Care Accountability Medicare Primary Care 52

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The private health plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, account for 42% of the total Medicare population. A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that four in five Medicare Advantage enrollees are in plans that require them to obtain authorization from insurers prior to receiving care. About Russell Graney.

Medicare 52

Medicare Accountability Nursing Care Transition 52

Readiness Rounds

OCTOBER 16, 2023

2023 HCAHPS Scores Leave Much to be Desired The stark reality of patient satisfaction among US hospitals is simply that it’s not where it should be. From HCAHPS’s 2023 national results , the average overall hospital rating in terms of patient satisfaction was 70%. That is a C- in school terms. Plus many more strategies.

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Patient Safety Patient Experience Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Birth of Telemedicine The genesis of telemedicine can be traced back to Boston during the late 1960’s with the birth of a fully functioning telemedicine system operating between Mass General Hospital (MGH) and the Logan Airport Medical Station.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Urgent Care Primary Care Prevention 98

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 25, 2021

No matter the practice’s type or patient volume, there are so many ways things can go wrong with a fax-dependent process that is nearly impossible to standardize, has no real built-in accountability and is dependent on significant levels of coordinated communication. Increase visibility into the patient’s care coordination.

Accountability 52

Accountability Care Transition Regulations Doctors 52

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

States are hoping to achieve a number of goals with their MLTSS programs, including increasing access to home and community-based services, promoting care coordination, enhancing quality and beneficiary satisfaction, and mitigating cost growth.

Medicaid 75

Medicaid Nursing Medicare Integration 75

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

CAQH CORE (Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange) conducted years of research and identified key opportunity areas in the industry that could smooth the implementation of value-based care payments, making communication between payers and providers more effective and sustainable.

Healthcare 75

Healthcare Nursing Care Transition Accountability 75

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.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Accountable Care Accountability 52

Medical GPS

JUNE 23, 2021

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.

Doctors 52

Doctors Care Transition Healthcare Hospitals 52

NASHP

MAY 17, 2022

13] , [14] Moreover, few CYFC with behavioral health needs receive treatment in home or community-based settings, with many accessing care in more restrictive, residential settings (e.g., residential congregate settings or inpatient psychiatric hospitals). [15] personal care items or electronics). One-time financial stipends.

Medicaid 64

Medicaid Integration Medicare Primary Care 64

HIT Consultant

JUNE 22, 2022

Hospitals are increasingly turning to value-based care initiatives to transform care delivery, lower the total cost of care, and improve patient outcomes. the number of patient visits), providers are reimbursed based on the quality of care delivered in value-based care. Reduce hospital admissions.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Medicare Primary Care Care Transition 98

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2022

In the wake of the pandemic and growing consumer preferences, the hospital-to-home movement is gaining traction among health systems. Amidst bullish forecasts for the promise of hospital-to-home discharges, the ability for many patients to make this migration would be a difficult bridge to cross.

Hospitals 93

Hospitals Care Transition Accountability Health Technology 93

HIT Consultant

MAY 17, 2022

There has been frequent reporting about the problem of provider workforce shortages within hospitals and health systems and the related burnout experienced when working in high-stress situations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Conversely, a hospital with a burnout-reduction program would spend only $11,592 per nurse per year employed.

Tertiary Care 98

Tertiary Care Nursing Patient Experience Patient Safety 98

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems. Accountable Person. hospital admission).

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Medicaid Doctors Regulations 52

HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2022

There has been frequent reporting about the problem of provider workforce shortages within hospitals and health systems and the related burnout experienced when working in high-stress situations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, a hospital with a burnout-reduction program would spend only $11,592 per nurse per year employed.

Tertiary Care 52

Tertiary Care Nursing Patient Experience Patient Safety 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 22, 2021

People with serious and life-threatening health conditions experience care needs that drive costs, including hospital admissions , emergency department utilization , and nursing home care. Promote choice and control for people with serious illness, while taking into account their unique life circumstances; 2.

Medicaid 102

Medicaid Hospice Care Regulations Integration 102

NASHP

DECEMBER 10, 2021

ACO Accountable Care Organizations. CBCM Community Based Care Management Program. PCCM Primary Care Case Management. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization. RAE Regional Accountable Entity. Acronym Guide. APM Alternative Payment Model. CBO Community Based Organization.

Medicaid 122

Medicaid Primary Care Prevention Nursing 122

NASHP

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Medicaid program administrator) does not specifically require the Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs), care coordinating entities contracted with Colorado’s Medicaid program, or other managed care entities to cover CHW services, nor does the Department pay for CHW services under FFS.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Primary Care Prevention Nursing 52