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Healthcare ranked lowest for employee satisfaction, Qualtrics survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare ranked lowest for employee satisfaction, Qualtrics survey finds aburky Wed, 01/18/2023 - 16:40

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Healthcare company bankruptcies up 84% in 2022

Health Care Dive

Filings rose significantly throughout last year, with about three times more in the fourth quarter than in the first quarter, according to a report from Gibbins Advisors.

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Digital Maturity Is Six Steps Away. How Close Is Your Healthcare Organization?

HIT Consultant

Chris Byers, CEO of Formstack. The healthcare industry dragged sorely behind other industries in digital maturity just three years ago , according to McKinsey. Then, the pandemic shifted priorities and accelerated the progress of digital transformation by several years. No industry felt this shift as strongly as healthcare. With the rapid increase in telehealth appointments and remote care necessities, medical institutions faced the challenge of making several years’ worth of virtual enhancement

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Ransomware stakes are life-or-death, says Ponemon report

Healthcare It News

Nearly half of healthcare provider respondents (45%) said ransomware attacks increased complications from medical procedures, according to a new study from the Ponemon Institute. That's up from 36% in 2021. WHY IT MATTERS For the report, " The impact of ransomware on patient safety and the value of cybersecurity benchmarking ," which was sponsored by Censinet, Ponemon researchers surveyed 579 healthcare IT professionals at healthcare-delivery organizations in the fourth quarter of

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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New Jefferson Health program enables clinical, academic nurses to partner on research

Fierce Healthcare

New Jefferson Health program enables clinical, academic nurses to partner on research agliadkovskaya Wed, 01/18/2023 - 14:16

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Healthcare worker pay satisfaction lowest across all industries, survey finds

Health Care Dive

Just half of healthcare employees surveyed by management firm Qualtrics said they believe they’re paid fairly for the work they do, the lowest score across 27 industries analyzed.

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Hospitals rank low across industries for patient and employee satisfaction

Healthcare It News

The 2023 Healthcare Experience Trends report aims to provide healthcare leaders with a global snapshot of insights and recommendations on what patients expect and what employees need. WHY IT MATTERS. For the analysis, Qualtrics, which offers a HITRUST-certified and FEDRAMP-compliant experience management platform, surveyed nearly 9,000 consumers across 29 countries and 3,000 healthcare employees across 27 countries.

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Black patients get better care when nurse practitioners have full practice authority: study

Fierce Healthcare

Black patients get better care when nurse practitioners have full practice authority: study. fdiamond. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 15:46.

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Women making up more of physician workforce

Health Care Dive

Across all genders, primary care specialties like internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics had the largest number of active physicians and residents in 2021, according to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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What are the Reporting Options for Eligible Clinicians for MIPS 2023?

p3care

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) has shared an authorized program for providers in the US. This program is not other than the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. Each year the Centre for Medicare and Medicaid Services gives a final rule with little modifications for implementation. The same goes for MIPS 2023 reporting requirements.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Why integration of medical devices is critical to patient care

Healthcare It News

Connecting medical devices, such as infusion pumps, patient monitoring systems and dialysis machines, to the electronic medical record (EMR) can help maximize resources while providing a pathway to critical clinical information. “Medical devices were seen as only able to deliver a therapy or service. That is changing,” said Donny Patel, vice president, Enterprise Technology at Baxter.

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Dollar General pilots mobile clinics as it targets a bigger presence in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Dollar General pilots mobile clinics as it targets a bigger presence in healthcare hlandi Fri, 01/20/2023 - 18:25

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Nonprofit hospitals may evade noncompete ban enforcement, experts say

Health Care Dive

There is still ambiguity over whether the noncompete clause ban would apply to nonprofit systems, which make up about half of all the hospitals in the U.S.

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How the War in Ukraine Could End Sooner Than Expected

The Rand Blog

There are predictions aplenty that Russia's war on Ukraine will persist. But it could also end soon. Kremlin regime change, a Russian army collapse, or a Ukrainian win are possible. None of these contingencies should be ruled out.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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After a big telehealth buy, Horizon Health Alliance now serves 70% of patients virtually

Healthcare It News

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry was slowly embracing telehealth as a new modality to deliver patient care. At the same time, technologies like Apple FaceTime and WhatsApp were becoming mainstream for personal video calls. THE PROBLEM. Horizon Health Alliance, based in Buffalo, New York, was watching the telehealth industry expand to meet the demand for patients.

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UnitedHealthcare launches behavioral health coaching program for commercial plans

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare launches behavioral health coaching program for commercial plans pminemyer Thu, 01/19/2023 - 15:05

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Cigna-owned Express Scripts taps new president

Health Care Dive

Previously, Adam Kautzner led pharmaceutical and retail network contracting and drug sourcing as vice president of supply chain for the PBM and Accredo Pharmacy.

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Engaging your patient population through care programs

Meditech

All patients deserve to feel empowered when making their healthcare decisions. By offering tools and programs that promote patient engagement , organizations can lay the foundation for long-lasting partnerships and a healthier patient population. At Carteret Health Care , we aim to deliver a personalized healthcare experience for our patients, no matter where their care journey takes them.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Whole person care gets a boost from value-based contracts

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Employers should carefully weigh benefits of high-deductible health plans: study

Fierce Healthcare

Employers should carefully weigh benefits of high-deductible health plans: study fdiamond Fri, 01/20/2023 - 07:19

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How technology will shape healthcare in 2023

Health Care Dive

Experts gave predictions for virtual care, AI, the digital health market and data privacy this year.

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Driver Diagram: Advantages and disadvantages

Life Qi

In its ‘Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit’ the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) describes driver diagrams as ‘a roadmap for achieving the overall project aim.’ Driver diagrams can be used to plan improvement project activities and represent a key element of QI projects. While there are many advantages to using driver diagrams, there are some limitations that you should be aware of.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Telehealth utilization has declined almost 4%

Healthcare It News

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Iterative Health, Gastro Health partner over AI-enabled GI care and precision medicine R&D

Fierce Healthcare

Iterative Health, Gastro Health partner over AI-enabled GI care and precision medicine R&D aburky Fri, 01/20/2023 - 13:55

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More than quarter of ground ambulance transports could result in surprise bill

Health Care Dive

Ground ambulances were left out of federal legislation banning surprise billing, but the sector may be ripe for similar regulation given the prevalence of out-of-network rides, according to research in Health Affairs.

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When to See a Doctor for a Cough

Healthcare Associates

When to See a Doctor for a Cough. A cough is a common symptom of acute illnesses such as the common cold and flu. Chronic conditions like asthma and sleep apnea can also cause it. However, there may be instances where a cough is associated with more severe conditions that require immediate medical attention, such as pulmonary embolism. Knowing when to see a doctor for a cough is key to catching certain illnesses and diseases early on so you can receive treatment.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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Avedis Donabedian: The creator of the Donabedian Model of Care

Life Qi

Avedis Donabedian is our penultimate Quality Improvement (QI) hero in our series of blogs. Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1919, he studied as a doctor and made his way into quality improvement, becoming a key influence and innovator in improvement in healthcare. His early systems-based approach to medical quality led to him creating the classic structure-process-outcome model - or Donabedian model that is still used across QI to this day.

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New Blues network spinout Lucet aims to simplify mental health benefits for payers

Fierce Healthcare

New Blues network spinout Lucet aims to simplify mental health benefits for payers pminemyer Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:28

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Protect revenues, enhance patient satisfaction and improve access to care with revenue cycle management

Health Care Dive

Amidst rising inflation, workforce shortages and sharp fluctuations in the demand for high-margin elective procedures, today’s healthcare organizations are facing financial pressures that are nearly unprecedented in scope.

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Soda Busters: 7 Tips to Sip Healthier

Healthcare Associates

Soda Busters: 7 Tips to Sip Healthier. The average American adult downs 39.6 gallons of soft drinks every year—that’s about. 20 pounds of sugar in one year—from soda alone! Many of these drinks contain the entire recommended daily sugar intake in just one 12-ounce can. So, if you drink three a day, you’re consuming three times the recommended daily amount of sugar.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.