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Primary care news round-up (20th to 26th March 2025)

Practice Index

In-person GP appointments linked to high patient satisfaction Practices that offer the most face-to-face GP appointments have the greatest patient satisfaction, according to researchers from the University of Manchester. New data shows 107 incidents recorded by police at practices in the region in 2023.

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5 strategies for mental health providers to enhance reimbursements 

Health Prime

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 21% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which equates to over 50 million Americans. Incorrect coding can result in claim denials or payment delays, negatively impacting cash flow and patient satisfaction.

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Staff shortages and high turnover rates in healthcare: A growing crisis 

Health Prime

According to the 2023 ACHE’s Top Issues Confronting Hospitals survey , workforce challenges emerged as the foremost concern for hospital CEOs, ranking number one on their list of priorities. In extreme cases, this can result in delayed diagnoses and treatment, negatively impacting patient outcomes.

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Amber Specialty Pharmacy Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with the Launch of New Transplant Patient Recovery Program

Amber Pharmacy

14, 2023) – In honor of Amber Specialty Pharmacy’s 25th anniversary, the specialty pharmacy provider has launched Vitality, a new six-month transplant recovery program to help support patients and caregivers during the post-transplant period, which is considered the most critical time for those patients.

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Patient Feedback: The Key to Quality Care | PHP

Performance Health

A startling revelation from a 2023 patient experience survey by Tebra shows that 73% of respondents would leave a practice following a poor experience with their healthcare provider. This statistic highlights the critical importance of patient feedback.

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A Brief Outlook on the Medical Insurance Verification Software

Arkenea

Key Statistics: As per the 2023 survey published by the CDC , the number of people younger than age 65 uninsured was 24.7 percent of the adults between the age group 18–64 were uninsured, as per the 2023 survey. percent of children younger than age 18 were uninsured, as per the 2023 survey. CDC reveals that 10.9

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

Stacey Garnett is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful connections with patients, their families, and their communities.