Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2020

” Further, the healthcare organization adapted its hospital space and added the technology and processes to safely replace in-person care with home-based care, both for patients and by providers, she added. Integration of an improved model for language interpretation services for our diverse patient population.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Hospitals 217

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

On-demand nursing. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Often licensing is state-specific, and the lack of multistate licenses makes it impossible for nurses to provide care for patients from different states. Patient satisfaction.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 10, 2024

Additionally, AI-powered care navigation is transforming patient engagement by guiding them to the right care at the right time, making them active participants in their health journey. Additionally, they enable personalized treatment approaches by analyzing individual patient data and tailoring interventions to meet specific needs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2019, MCHS completed 15,000 patient encounters via telehealth and an additional 60,000 tele-pharmacy consults. "Only with the expansion of waivers by CMS did we expand to offering care via video and phone with a patient not in a clinical location. Provider and patient satisfaction has been strong.

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COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Telemedicine 161

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, workers on both the providing and receiving ends of patient transfers are often overburdened with administrative processes and technological inefficiencies that bog them down and prevent them from doing higher-value clinical work. vs. 79.0%), and higher patient satisfaction (60.9% vs. 49.5%).

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Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Nurses Licensing 98

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2024

However, workers on both the providing and receiving ends of patient transfers are often overburdened with administrative processes and technological inefficiencies that bog them down and prevent them from doing higher-value clinical work. vs. 79.0%), and higher patient satisfaction (60.9% vs. 49.5%).

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Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Nurses Licensing 97

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Licensed assistants in all 50 states can see patients—with varying degrees of supervision determined by state. If overbilling happens with a commercial biller, the clinic could get a letter sent to the licensing board and be put on probation. Another surefire way to trigger an audit is the improper use of assistants.

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Overpayments Overpayment Medicare Medicare 111

HIT Consultant

MARCH 16, 2022

RevSpring expands patient engagement and payment solution integrations with Cerner, broadening RevSpring’s platform of omnichannel and payment solutions to boost payment performance and patient satisfaction. This unique approach is changing how care teams support patients and improve health outcomes.

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Nurses Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 Health Insurance 98

Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. New Laws Mandating Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers On August 8, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Proposed S.B.

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Jane Sarashon

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Millions of people received COVID-19 vaccinations from pharmacies in their communities, close to home, experiencing high levels of patient satisfaction. point to nurses, doctors, and pharmacists as the most honest and ethical professionals in America, shown here in Gallup’s latest poll on the topic.

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COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Doctors 59

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

The result is a more efficient healthcare system with optimized resources and heightened patient satisfaction. Ambient voice can be used to streamline short-form documentation, giving nurses time to provide direct patient care and minimizing administrative burden.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Hospitals Nurses Patient Satisfaction 133

Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

Defining Provider Credentialing Provider credentialing in healthcare refers to the process of verifying and evaluating the qualifications, credentials, and background of healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, before allowing them to provide care to patients.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 7, 2022

Currently, many hospitals are working to meet the needs of their behavioral health patients through innovation, leveraging telehealth and extended provider networks to create proactive behavioral health care models. Hospitals need to think of patients first and consider how value-based care will benefit them.

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Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Nurses Licensing 350

HIT Consultant

MAY 17, 2022

In February 2022, for example, results from a nurse survey commissioned by a prominent staffing firm showed 56% of nurses reported that their mental health and well-being has suffered due to the pandemic, and 41% are considering leaving the profession for good.

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Patient Satisfaction Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 98

HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2022

In February 2022, for example, results from a nurse survey commissioned by a prominent staffing firm showed 56% of nurses reported that their mental health and well-being has suffered due to the pandemic, and 41% are considering leaving the profession for good.

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Patient Satisfaction Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 52

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Federal Grant to Study Eye Disease UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4M Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. In Bethel, a homegrown solution to the state’s nursing shortage. Nurse accused of sexual assault while working at Colorado hospital. These 5 ideas could turn around Delaware’s nursing shortage. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 31, 2024

Vincent Named President of the Association of Black Cardiologists Arkansas Children’s Hires Morse as Chief Administrator for ACNW Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partners raise $5.4 area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C. public relations firm strikes second acquisition after landing PE investment D.C.’s

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Inpatient care programs like virtual nursing, virtual sitting and virtual rounding are already helping health systems offset challenges while delivering significant benefits for patients and staff. Virtual nursing offloads a significant portion of the administrative burden that falls on bedside nurses.

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Nurses Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Licensing 166

Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

10 states with the largest decreases to travel nurse pay. How tight nursing home capacity is bottlenecking hospital operations. Investigators found high rates of bed sores and extended isolation among Providence nursing home patients, leading to $310K fine. The Ensign Group Acquires Skilled Nursing Facility in Arizona.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2025

EHR optimization will improve clinical workflows, allowing providers to focus more on patient care, thus enhancing job satisfaction. Furthermore, reducing reliance on contract nursing positions will ensure higher quality and consistency of care. This must be addressed to preserve high-quality patient care.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Luke’s psychiatric hospital in Phoenix remains closed and its future is unclear What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona Zoning change will allow Tucson mental health facility to expand Arizona’s nursing shortage hits another roadblock ARKANSAS CHRISTUS Health Announces $4.5M

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40