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

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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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Is A Health Unit Coordinator Job Hard?

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Common tasks include: Managing patient records. Managing admissions, transfers and discharges. Though HUCs do not provide direct patient care, their role is crucial to help maintain an orderly and efficient process. Patient care coordination. Arranging appointments for tests and procedures.

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Prior Authorization Is Changing

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Today, it is a leading driver of care delays, administrative waste, and provider burnout—with surveys indicating over 90% of physicians reporting delays in patient care due to PA requirements.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

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Build Multidisciplinary Teams for Discharge Planning Hospitals can streamline patient care by creating multidisciplinary teams focused on discharge efficiency. Physicians must learn to be specific and capture the “why” for patient admissions and the risk of discharge. Think in ink.”

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How Real-Time Data Analytics is Revolutionizing Patient Care 

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Patient care remains the top priority for healthcare providers. But in a swiftly evolving technological world, conventional methods for managing and enhancing care might fall short. Real-time data analytics is an innovative tool revolutionizing healthcare operations and reshaping perspectives on patient outcomes.

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Why Nursing Careers Are More Impactful Than Ever Before

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Nurses are taking on roles that require advanced expertise, from patient care to healthcare leadership. They assist in surgeries, provide hospice care, and serve as primary care providers. Nowadays, nurses also play key roles in leadership, patient care, and healthcare policy.

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The Nursing Shortage Means Job Opportunities

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While these shortages impact day-to-day operations and the quality of patient care, unemployed registered nurses (RNs), practical nurses (PNs), and vocational nurses (VNs) could be in luck. PNs typically require a year of training and provide patient care such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and assisting with daily activities.