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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. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast.

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Hospital Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Careers

Hospital Phlebotomist: Your Complete Guide to a Vital Healthcare Role If ⁢you’re​ considering ⁣a career in healthcare or seeking vital⁣ support roles within a hospital setting, becoming a hospital⁢ phlebotomist is an excellent choice. What Is a ⁣Hospital ⁣Phlebotomist?

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Phlebotomy Duties In Hospital

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy duties in Hospital: A Complete guide for Healthcare professionals Introduction Phlebotomy, the art and science of ⁤drawing blood for diagnostic testing, plays a crucial role in hospital healthcare settings. Accurate blood collection is vital for diagnosing diseases, monitoring patient health, and guiding treatment plans.

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The 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule — What physicians need to know now

Medical Economics

There are provisions that could affect doctors in the Calendar Year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this month published the draft rule affecting hospitals. Subscribe Now! 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr.,

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Exploring Career Pathways: From Nurse Aide to Advanced Healthcare Roles

We Care Online

The Foundation: Starting as a Nurse Aide Nurse aides play a vital role in patient care, often serving as the primary point of contact for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health settings. They assist with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and provide emotional support.

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More than 120M Americans lack adequate access to health care, study finds

Medical Economics

Hospital and trauma care access remains static, with 28 million people living over 30 minutes from a hospital. Primary care shortages persist, with some physicians responsible for over 7,500 patients, despite reclassification efforts. Roughly 20% of counties remain hospital deserts.

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

” If you’re waiting to be discharged from the hospital, what time you’ll be able to leave is anyone’s guess since one hand often doesn’t know what the other hand is doing. Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. Do we make patients feel welcome?