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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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Insights from Digital Health Leaders at ViVE 2025

EvidenceCare

By replacing traditional pre-op visits with a digital experience, Kaiser not only improved efficiency but also reduced unnecessary testing and saved millions of dollars. Initially, the idea of eliminating pre-op visits faced skepticism, but careful testing and feedback led to a solution that worked for both clinicians and patients.

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Doctors, patients, insurers all frustrated with prior authorization, RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say

Medical Economics

joined Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, to announce health insurers are taking action to change the process for physicians and other clinicians to ask for approval for medical tests and procedures before they can do those with patients. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr. Why are you doing this.

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The Complete Epic Implementation Guide For 2025

Arkenea

Qualitative benefits encompass improved clinician satisfaction, enhanced patient experience, and stronger competitive positioning in the healthcare marketplace. Clear communication about implementation timelines, training schedules, and support resources helps reduce anxiety and resistance to change.

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Phlebotomy Training In Fresno CA

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy involves⁣ the‍ collection of⁤ blood samples from‍ patients for testing, donation, or research ​purposes. As⁤ a phlebotomist, ​you’ll play a vital role in diagnostics, patient care, and ‌medical ⁣research by accurately and safely drawing ⁢blood. What is Phlebotomy?

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Phlebotomy Clinics

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy ‍Clinics: Your Guide to Safe and Professional Blood Draw Services Introduction In today’s healthcare ⁤landscape,the importance of routine blood tests cannot be overstated. Comfortable Environment: ⁤Designed with patient comfort in mind, reducing anxiety associated with blood draws.

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5 SMART Goals for Medical Assistants

Northwest Career College

Enhance Patient Communication Good communication skills will help the Medical Assistant build trust and ensure patients understand their treatment plans. Improved listening and explaining increase patient comfort and support. Here, the focus is to enhance these much-needed communication skills for a better patient experience.