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Will New Medicaid Policies Put Hospital Margins at Risk?

EvidenceCare

Hospital Margins: A Positive Trend with Ongoing Challenges Hospital financial performance rebounded in 2023, with total margins rising to 6.4% Prepare for Patient Communication and Outreach: Start to think about a communication plan to inform Medicaid patients about potential changes in eligibility, coverage, or provider networks.

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National Patient Safety Goals Depend on Good Communication

Relias

For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly. Improve staff communication. Perhaps not surprisingly, they share a common element — they all depend on good communication practices at the organizational, team, and individual levels. Use medicines safely.

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EHR Interoperability: In-Depth Guide (2025 updated)

Arkenea

It’s about enabling different EHR systems to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged. Healthcare providers utilize C-CDAs to send consultation notes, continuity of care documents, discharge summaries, diagnostic imaging reports, and other documents for clinical decision-making.

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Home Health Agencies Face Growing Competition as Value-Based Purchasing Expands Nationally

Relias

As nationwide expansion begins in 2023, the program is expected to save $3.376 billion in the next five years (2023-2027). Waiting until 2023 may put your agency at a disadvantage compared to your peers. CMS indicated it will provide agencies with their benchmarks and achievement thresholds prior to 2023. Communication.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

Relias

According to a 2023 LinkedIn Learning survey , 93% of organizations are concerned about employee retention, and the number 1 way they are working to improve it is by providing learning opportunities. Improve communication. Boost efficiency. Create problem-solvers. Clarify role and responsibility expectations Empower staff.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Patient perception of communication and team discussion are two of those five elements. Assessing communication and collaboration.

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How to Use Net Promoter Score (NPS) in Healthcare

Relias

Healthcare workers communicate and connect deeply with their consumers not just patients but their families as well. Whether its addressing long wait times, improving communication with providers, or enhancing the facility environment, directing your efforts based on real patient input can significantly improve your NPS.