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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. “Many of our health systems that have at-risk contracts are expecting headwinds in revenue of up to 20%.”

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Engaging Physicians in Quality Improvement: Strategies for Driving Practice Change

EvidenceCare

When clinical teams embed learning into daily routines, reducing clinical variation becomes achievable and practice improvement in hospitals shifts from an initiative to a habit. Real-time dashboards can also flag length of stay variance, prompting collaboration to streamline processes and free up capacity for higher-acuity admissions.

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Primary care news round-up (10th July – 16th July 2025)

Practice Index

Associates become assistants after major review Physician associates are to be called "assistants" following a detailed inquiry into the controversial issue. New evidence for care continuity Continuity of care with GPs is linked to reduced mortality and admissions to hospital, according to a new study.

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AI is Transforming Healthcare Behind the Scenes

Mobius MD

Having AI check errors gives providers peace of mind while speeding up reimbursements and minimizing costly denials. By predicting admissions and discharge patterns, AI helps prevent overcrowding and reduces wait times. Post-visit, AI can guide patients through recovery by sending reminders to take medications or schedule follow-ups.

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Phlebotomy Degree Programs

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomists play ‌a vital role in medical laboratories and hospitals by collecting ⁣blood samples necessary for diagnostic tests, research,⁣ and patient care. Keep ⁢up-to-date with industry best practices and safety protocols. Contact our admissions team for ⁣more data or​ visit our website ​for program details.

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A ‘SEET’ at the Table: Managing the Four Drivers of Patient Experience

Walker Info - Patient Experience

Improving Access and Outcomes Using Success, Effort, Emotion, and Trust Metrics A nurse enters a hospital room for a routine blood draw. Hospitals with higher patient experience scores report a 161% better net margin than competitors with low scores. [1] She greets the patient, explains why she is there, and begins the task.

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How BPCI Enhances Patient Experience and Lowers Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

Guideway Care

Advancing these efforts, the BPCI Advanced model introduces a consolidated retrospective payment system that addresses services within a 90-day period following discharge or outpatient procedures. Collaborating with community-based resources allows hospitals participating in the BPCI to more adeptly aid those who are most at risk.