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Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital Vote to Strike Amid Contract Dispute

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However, the hospital’s persistent undervaluation of their dedication and skill has left us no choice” Impact on Patient Care The strike is expected to have significant implications for patient care at San Diego County’s only pediatric hospital.

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Enhancing Patient Care With Virtual Care Services

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The article Enhancing Patient Care With Virtual Care Services appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Research shows that six out of 10 adults have a chronic disease being treated, and 60 percent of those adults have more than one healthcare institution treating them. This number may grow, as […].

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Maximizing Appointment Attendance: How To Get Your Patients To Keep Their Appointments

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Understanding the Reasons: Often when a patient misses an appointment the question is never asked as to why? If we do not know why they missed their appointment, we do not know how we can schedule them to successfully keep their appointment. Discuss some common reasons patients miss appointments.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

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They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

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Time Management in Nursing: Tips & Skills for Nurses

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Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new grad joining the fray, you’ll find golden insights and proven tips to increase your productivity, reduce stress, and, most importantly, still deliver outstanding patient care. Although these tasks are essential, they can detract from the time available for direct patient care.

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Maine Hospital Using AI to Record Patient Conversations

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Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. It feels more like my needs are being met. “You

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5 strategies to increase visits in your mental health practice 

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Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. When done correctly, medical practices can improve their effectiveness while improving cash flow, staff well-being, and patient care.

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