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Navigating Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine [Episode 601]

Accepted Blog

Show Summary In the 601st episode of Admission Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham speaks with Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). Show Notes Welcome to the 601st episode of Admission Straight Talk. Dr. Muzquiz, welcome to Admission Straight Talk.

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Health Insurers Take Major Accountability Step On Prior Authorization

Forbes Healthcare

Health insurers including Cigna, Aetna, Humana and Elevance Health are easing prior authorization, the process of insurers reviewing hospital admissions and medications.

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Reducing Clinical Variation: A Practical Guide for Health System Leaders

EvidenceCare

Behind every excess test, unnecessary admission, or prolonged length of stay lies a variation in practice—often unintentional, sometimes unavoidable, but frequently addressable. It can lead to unnecessary tests, treatments, admissions, and extended hospital stays , all of which inflate costs and introduce potential harm to patients.

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Prior Authorization Is Changing

EvidenceCare

Service Categories Affected by PA Advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET) Elective surgeries (orthopedic and bariatric) Behavioral health (IOP, residential) Specialty biologics and infusions Cardiac diagnostics/tests DME (wheelchairs, CPAP machines) Inpatient admission from ED or observation What’s changing? Kennedy, Jr.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

Physicians must learn to be specific and capture the “why” for patient admissions and the risk of discharge. Prioritize physician education on proper documentation and payer requirements to minimize administrative burdens and ensure appropriate reimbursements. Think in ink.”

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The Role of Social Service Designees in Long-Term Care: Supporting Residents and Families

We Care Online

They provide support during the admission process and help residents and families adjust to the new environment. Assistance with Transitions: Moving into a long-term care facility is a significant transition, and Social Service Designees help ease this process.

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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

Contact us to learn more about our admissions process, or take our medical career readiness quiz to find out whether phlebotomy is right for you. The post Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business? appeared first on Prism Career Institute.