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Why PCPs need to captain, not just quarterback, the preventive care team | ViewpointThe health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Membership Medicine: Why Health Systems Must Take Heed of this Model to Evolve Primary Care StrategyMembership medicine offers a way to meet consumer expectations, and the model offers substantial financial and competitive advantages.
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Three trends driving healthcare supply chain ‘reinvention’ | John WrightFor healthcare leaders, making a deep impact on supply chain costs will demand more than choices around what to cut. It will necessitate an agile response in an inflationary environment.
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An Essential Worker During COVID-19 Wasn’t Even HumanHere are six ways that AI has played a critical role in conquering the pandemic.
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High Volume Testing Solutions Offer Timely, Accurate and Consistent Results Hospitals NeedAfter months of tribulation, Methodist Health System found a solution to our COVID-19 testing challenge in high-throughput (HTP) antigen tests, which could be run on analyzers already installed in our hospital labs.
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Revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management: The latest automation and remote work trends | Merideth WilsonAutomation is becoming a major player in healthcare revenue cycle management, with the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
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We need more meaningful metrics for patient experience | ViewpointWhile companies value customer loyalty, what people want from the healthcare industry is value for their time.
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Analysis of EHR record use identified physicians at high risk of departureExacerbated most recently by the pandemic, physician burnout has been particularly pervasive. Prospectively tracking metrics in the electronic health record (EHR) may identify physicians at high risk of departure.
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Why discrete data is critical for the future of healthcare | ViewpointMany hospital systems rely on outdated data archives. Discrete data sets are preferable because they’re detailed, measurable, and reportable.
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When outcomes matter: Outsourced providers versus outsourced partnerships | Lenny CastiglioneOutsourced partnerships can stabilize and improve operations, leading to a greater likelihood of achieving objectives due to their focus on driving better outcomes.
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Nonprofit hospitals face ‘another tough year’ in 2024, Fitch Ratings saysMany health systems will continue to wrestle with staffing challenges, volumes, and debt concerns. Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings tells us why he expects another difficult year.
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In-office infusion requires careful analysis, planning and execution for success | Luke RubiePractices and patients can reap the benefits of in-office infusion. But it must be carefully managed, as infusion comes with substantial financial risk.
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The key to a brighter healthcare future is the responsible use of AI | ViewpointLeaders, innovators, and clinicians must work together to develop key principles guiding the adoption of AI in a way that strengthens the healthcare system and supports patients.
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How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortagesAI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
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Online shopping for healthcare? Why health systems should merchandise care | Derek StreatJust as Americans are shopping online for the holidays, patients should be able to have the same convenience in finding the care that they need.
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Prepayment itemized bill audits: What’s the catch? | ViewpointThese audits hurt hospitals’ revenue cycles by increasing administrative costs and ultimately reducing reimbursement.
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The future of telehealth: Maintaining momentum post-pandemicTelehealth has emerged as a significant component of the healthcare landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulators will need to take action to ensure access to telemedicine beyond the pandemic.
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How clinical research adds value to physician-owned practices | Dale OwenBy partnering with an integrated research organization, practices can maintain quality care while providing access to groundbreaking therapies.
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CarePayment’s Digital Strategy Aims to Improve Patient ExperienceThe company hit the restart button in 2012 when it saw an opportunity to address the affordability gap in healthcare, as costs began started to shift from the payer to the consumer.
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The new frontier: AgeTech and hospital-at-home | Carina EdwardsAging-in-place technology benefits seniors, giving them more independence, improved emotional well-being and overall cost savings. It also helps the healthcare system as a whole.
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How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortagesAI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
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Implementing remote patient monitoring programs: The top 3 misconceptions | Lucienne IdeWithin two years, it is expected that more than 70 million U.S. patients will benefit from remote patient monitoring. Yet some misunderstandings persist.
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Frontline care workers bridge racial divide, close widening trust gap | Cheryl Rucker-WhitakerFrontline community engagement brings provider organizations and members together to better manage chronic conditions.
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Digital transformation is essential to support younger patients’ mental health | ViewpointManaging the mental health and well-being of Gen Z should likely begin with a digital tool that offers age-appropriate content and activities that meet them where they are.
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Medicare policy proposal jeopardizes care for those on dialysis | ViewpointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ latest proposed rule regarding Medicare reimbursement for dialysis has missed an opportunity to support the kidney community.
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Virtual care could be the great equalizer: Three case examples | Carrie NelsonThere are practical ways to apply digital care solutions to improve health for all.
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From the Battlefield to the Pandemic: Leadership in Crisis SituationsLeadership that passes the stress test successfully deals with what is commonly known as the pain-in-the-ass factor.
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How continuous temperature monitoring can lead to early sepsis detection, and help nurses | Ruth PhillipsThe benefits stretch beyond sepsis management, but its use in this setting could make a meaningful difference for patients and healthcare providers.
