HIT Consultant

JANUARY 18, 2023

Community pharmacists trusted to deliver care: In 2023, pharmacists will play an integral role as part of the team managing patient care for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or multiple comorbidities. But this decentralization of care poses consistency and quality challenges that are quickly coming to the fore.

Life Sciences 98

Life Sciences Patient Safety Primary Care Medicaid 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 8, 2023

What’s more, patients are begging for better digital experiences – and are frustrated with healthcare’s lack of functionality. Late last year, Redpoint Global found that 80% of patients prefer digital channels to communicate with their healthcare providers. Multi-channel.

Urgent Care 98

Urgent Care Patient Safety Primary Care Patient Experience 98

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The purpose of this directive was to improve the transfer of laboratory data to point-of-care clinicians to help us make better, more informed decisions for our patients. Despite the valuable promise of synchronizing patient records across the continuum, the day-to-day experience of EMR users does not match their lofty goals.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Primary Care Healthcare Integration 98

Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

Health care access is a challenge in rural and urban areas, cities and suburbs, and across more demographic groups than you might realize, as we see wait times grow for appointments, primary care shortages, and delays in screening plaguing health systems around the world.

Patient Safety 71

Patient Safety Nursing Hospitals Primary Care 71

Home Health Care

AUGUST 31, 2022

The organization’s network includes hospice, home health, palliative care, grief services, all-inclusive elder care, primary care, physician services and more. Empath Health is the country’s largest not-for-profit health system. Finally, Fahrney has worked in cybersecurity for more than 18 years.

Home Care 98

Home Care Medicaid Patient Safety Primary Care 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 14, 2023

Today, many hospitals are already part of healthcare networks combined with primary care clinics, allied care providers, insurers, and other agencies working together to coordinate and deliver a range of care services within their communities.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Patient Safety Population Health Integration 52

HIT Consultant

JUNE 29, 2023

strategic partnership with Medline to establish agility and scale, supply chain resiliency and enhanced clinical integration with the nurses and physicians who use Medline’s product. Ballad Health partners with MedAware to leverage an artificial intelligence platform to improve patient safety and optimize pharmacy workflows.

Integration 52

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

with 15 clinics throughout Florida, was awarded $956,655 for the purchase of laptops and telemedicine software, to expand telehealth capacities and improve access for clients who face transportation challenges and other barriers to care. – Community Health Centers, Inc., – Compass Health in St. . – Southeast, Inc.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Remote Care Hospitals Urgent Care 98

Healthcare Leadership

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For more information, we discussed this model with a #hcldr blog post by Steven Daviss, MD, DFAPA ( @HITshrink ): Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health Integration. Another example comes from the very institution that William Osler, M.D. helped found, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Primary Care Accountability Integration 52

HIT Consultant

JUNE 16, 2023

care.ai, an advanced Smart Care Facility Platform partners with Samsung to bring the highest quality graphics and display to care settings, elevating the patient experience by transforming hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities with smarter, more responsive care environments.

Physical Therapy 52

Physical Therapy Primary Care Rehabilitation Medicare 52

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

It includes examples from various states organized by the framework buckets: integrated primary and behavioral health care, crisis continuum of care, in-home and in-community based, and out-of-home and community.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Sequence Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

By the end, you’ll understand how to use EMR systems to boost patient care and streamline your practice. Key Takeaways Effective implementation of EMR systems enhances patient care quality and operational efficiency by integrating customized workflows and clinical protocols.

Integration 52

Integration Healthcare Providers Healthcare Regulations 52

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Step back to consider the patient journey and continuum of care, from lab tests and radiology imaging to the nurse conversation, the physician exam, and follow-up with a specialist or nutritionist for food-as-medicine counsel. Further value could be realized by integrating Copilot into the EHR.

Nursing 71

Nursing Healthcare Life Sciences Hospitals 71

NASHP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

States are seeking to better understand the extent, location, and cause of health care workforce shortages and strategies that address immediate concerns in addition to longer-term solutions to recruit and retain a workforce that can meet the diverse and evolving needs of the U.S. Oral Health. Strengthening Oral Health in the U.S.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Nursing Patient Safety Hospitals 52

Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2024

Most Americans follow some kind of eating regime, seeking energy, more protein, and healthy aging, according to the annual 2024 Food & Health Survey published this week by the International Food Information Council (IFIC).

Accountability 71

Accountability Doctors Medicaid Nursing 71

Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Real-Time Appointment Management Effective management of appointment schedules in real-time is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of patient scheduling and minimizing instances where patients fail to show up. Ensuring there are established methods for managing urgent calls is critical in preserving both patient safety and confidence.

Healthcare Providers 52

Healthcare Providers Healthcare Medical Practitioners Patient Safety 52

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 14, 2022

Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. Patient Safety Awareness Week serves as a dedicated time and platform for growing awareness about patient safety and recognizing the work already being done.

Patient Safety 81

Patient Safety Prevention Primary Care Patient Experience 81

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Joint Commission demarcates boarding over four hours as a patient safety risk. When hospital capacity reaches 85%, boarding time nearly doubles to eight hours, further complicating safety and quality concerns. Consider that in 2023, MGMA found 37% of practices reported an increase in patient no-show rates.

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Telemedicine Healthcare Hospitals Nursing 343

Vie Healthcare

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I honor all healthcare professions and the roles we play, but I do know that nurse practitioners bring very real value in terms of quality focus on patient care, efficiency, and really making that human connection to ensure that our patients are healing and able to live their best possible life.’’ Again, I had no ER experience.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nursing Doctors Performance improvement 52

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2023

In order to achieve the desired levels of quality improvement and labor cost savings, healthcare systems must use new care models that leverage technology and virtual care in all acute care settings. Virtual care elevates bedside care, allowing our valued clinicians to function at the top of their licenses.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Life Sciences Patient Safety Primary Care 98

Patient Safety Movement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The patient is the most important member of their own healthcare team, as diabetes treatment involves a lot of self-care and preventative lifestyle choices. The report concluded, “As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly dangerous threat, so does the potential for harm to patient safety.

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Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Pharmaceuticals 52

Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These centers are competing for market share with the traditional doctor’s offices for primary care, urgent care, vaccinations, chronic condition management and some types of specialty care like dermatology, orthopedics and mental health.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Urgent Care Life Sciences Medicare 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

. – By transitioning from paper-based records to a digital platform, Alfred Health has empowered clinicians with a unified view of patient medical history, encompassing both primary care and specialty services. This comprehensive record enables faster and more accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and decision-making.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Primary Care Integration Healthcare 52

NASHP

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends screening pregnant women for SUD in multiple settings, including the emergency department, OB/GYN visits, primary care visits, and well-child visits. [15] SBIRT) [22] in multiple health settings, including emergency rooms and pediatric primary care.

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