EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CMS Policy Changes to Reduce Costs Financial pressures are rising as CMS implements the updated Version 28 Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) model , which introduces changes aimed at limiting types of codes that are most used for up-coding or over-coding to help rein in spending. For Star Ratings specifically, CMS spent $12.8

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

She grew up in a small town in Nigeria, where career options were limited for women, and her desire to become a nurse was considered too ambitious. Awe is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023. What inspired you to become a nurse?

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Practice Index

MARCH 31, 2024

With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th April) afternoon, we've taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you're up and running quickly. CHOL002 is replaced by CHOL004 with wording as follows: CHOL004. mmol/L or lower.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A model’s accuracy is ideally assessed by comparing what the model predicted would happen with what actually happened, for example, predicted deaths following admission to hospital compared with actual deaths. The costs and consequences of false negatives and positives need to be carefully weighed up [7]. Resuscitation.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some programs are very clear about not wanting anything but the primary and secondary applications, and you should always follow their instructions. what’s on their admissions website) and show that you’ve done your research. Trust that the admissions office is working through the applications as fast as they can.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The PREview exam is a type of situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Thus, used in conjunction with other quantitative measures, the PREview can help flesh out an applicant’s profile and gives admissions committees a more holistic picture of them.

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Health Populi

JULY 4, 2022

Spending on mental health apps, in particular, spiked up in the COVID-19 pandemic reaching at least $500 million according to Deloitte’s analysis. Avoiding recommended follow-up care such as diagnostic tests and labs, or visits to specialists. is seen as likely among a growing consensus of economists).

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Spend a lot of time in the clinic, and soak up as much as you can. years I spent with pediatric oncology at Vanderbilt, I’ve been able to successfully identify the type of spinal cancer our patient has and the metastatic path it has followed. Have hobbies and KEEP UP WITH THEM. Because of the 2.5 Because of the 2.5

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so the least you can do is make their job easier by following proper LOR etiquette. If you ask for their recommendation too close to the deadline, you might end up without one.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Show Notes Welcome to the 567th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Are you considering using an admissions consultant at any point during your medical school application journey? Well, if you are, you are eligible for a free 30-minute consultation with a top-notch, experienced Accepted admissions consultant.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s the subject of this week’s podcast of Admissions Straight Talk , as Linda Abraham and Dr. Valerie Wherley, an Accepted consultant, dive into pre-med competencies. Today we’re going to focus on med school admissions, and specifically the AAMC’s recently updated pre-med competencies for entering medical students.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Show Summary Would you like to hear insight based on decades of experience, both advising applicants to a variety of healthcare programs and working in admissions offices for, again, many different healthcare programs? He discusses the admissions process for healthcare programs. Chuck, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:29]

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Key Takeaways A need to control substance usage and reduce medication errors is driving the e-prescribing market growth during the 2023-2030 timeframe. The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. percent during the 2023-2030 timeframe.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This free resource is accessible online and can play an essential part in your internal compliance program in 2023, a year of increased oversight by CMS. The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities. Admission source. Why should you read the PEPPER? Home health agencies. Average case mix.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Show Summary In this episode, Dr. Valerie Ratts, the Associate Dean for Admissions at The Washington University School of Medicine, offers an overview of the unique program. Ratts overviews Wash U’s holistic approach to admissions and the multi-step interview process. Show Notes Welcome to the 595th episode of Admissions Straight Talk.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Scholarships are one way to access programs without racking up massive debt. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering (e.g., Must reside in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s service territory or be a dependent of a resident in PG&E service territory.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Michael Ellison, Associate Dean for Admissions at Chicago Medical School at the Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. Ellison shares his insights on what makes Chicago Medical School unique, how to impress its admissions committee, and what all this information means for you as an applicant. Download your complimentary copy today!

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Since COVID-19, there has been a notable decline in medical school admissions among applicants of color. This is followed by Hispanic, which has gradually increased, growing from 22.7% The proportion of NPs in the “Others” category remained relatively consistent, making up approximately 12% to 13% throughout the period.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

This guide will set your practice up for success in the fast-evolving healthcare landscape. According to a 2022 study , more active patient engagement results in “fewer complications, minimizing unnecessary visits, and emergency admissions in the hospital.” They also increase the likelihood of patient follow-through.

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Setting Sights

DECEMBER 31, 2022

But, we will never experience those great life lessons, if we never show up to stuff. I had dawdled, in somewhat a deep, drifting thought, up to the muddy cornfields behind the house, crops not yet budded, streaks of morning grey and damp brown for miles up ahead. Only I could roll the blinds up if I wanted to see the sunlight.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

It happened to United, Humana and more, but I’ll focus on Agilon because of this lovely quote : “During 2023, agilon health experienced an increase in medical expenses attributable to higher-than-expected specialist visits, Part B drugs, outpatient surgeries, and supplemental benefits, partially offset by lower hospital medical admissions.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re not sure which category your waitlisting school falls into, contact the admissions office and ask. As of October 2023, the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins are examples of schools that fall into this category. Louis, and Loyola Stritch also belong to this group as of October 2023.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 2, 2023

via “food farmacies” ) are quantified here in the Tufts model, amounting to billions of dollars of savings and over a million hospital admissions averted in Year 1 of such a program. ” And that prompts the question, “What if…food and pharma companies teamed up to make nutritious food more accessible?”

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After considering the comments and feedback, the HHS then releases a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which is followed by a comment period. The proposed new HIPAA regulations announced by OCR in December 2020 are as follows: Allowing patients to inspect their PHI in person and take notes or photographs of their PHI.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2024

In their place, there are corner liquor stores and boarded-up businesses. That month, I followed Mr. A for several weeks. Data from Guinea-Bissau in 1981 demonstrated increased all-cause mortality in babies following DTP vaccination. Here, there is also a deficiency of parks, trees, and grocery stores.

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