Healthcare It News

JUNE 24, 2024

"The existing systems were fragmented, with each care setting operating in a silo ," he explained. "This lack of integration led to incomplete information being passed along at each stage of patient transfer, resulting in suboptimal post-discharge care. Enhanced patient follow-up and engagement.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Integrating diverse systems through standardized protocols, such as FHIR APIs mandated by the Cures Act Final Rule, is essential for ensuring that data is accessible and actionable for all. Miscommunication during care transitions is a leading cause of medical errors, with 80% of serious medical errors attributable to such breakdowns.

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NASHP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

State health policies help to shape these services through legislation, funding, and regulation. With person-centered care as a key focus of HCBS, Hawaii is working on a community-based palliative care benefit for beneficiaries with serious illnesses through Hawaii ’s QUEST Integration Medicaid 1115 waiver.

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Medicaid Nursing Regulations Care Transition 93

NASHP

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Since 2014 (first under its “Dual Demo” demonstration and then later via D-SNP contracts), the state has enabled Medicaid MCOs to participate in value-based purchasing through its Integrated Care System Partnerships (ICSP) model. In Rhode Island, MCO plans of care must include “interventions to address special needs (e.g.,

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NCQA

JUNE 28, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two major updates to Medicaid regulations. This blog will delve into their significance and key policy implications for states and managed care organizations (MCO). Consider Using In Lieu of Services (ILOS).

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For example, both the pandemic and documentation workflows—which are often made challenging due to new regulations or changes to reimbursements—exacerbate burnout and can prompt staff to leave. OnShift is mentioned because their scheduling, HR, and payroll offerings are integrated, thus simplifying back-office processes.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 10, 2021

integrating?CHWs CHWs into evolving health care systems in key areas such as financing, education and training, certification , and state definitions, roles and scope of practice. CHWs are integrated into many of the strategies that this project pursues. The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 10.68.01

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