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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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Can Virtual Nursing Can Solve the Staffing Crisis?

Scrubs

The technology aims to help nurses deliver direct bedside patient care with fewer distractions. The engineers started out by identifying which tasks pull nurses away from the bedside, such as getting equipment or making notes, to eliminate these potential distractions when they are interfacing with a patient.

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Magnet Status Matters: What Magnet Recognition Means for Hospitals and the Nurses Working There

Minority Nurse

Hospital administrators across the nation advocate the merits of Magnet designation. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, awards Magnet status to hospitals that satisfy designated criteria that measure the strength and quality of the institution’s nursing care.

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The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare: Emphasizing Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician Roles

Northwest Suburban College

Interprofessional collaboration has become increasingly important in today’s complex healthcare landscape, as teams of healthcare professionals working together can achieve greater efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced satisfaction for both staff and patients.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful connections with patients, their families, and their communities.

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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. These can range from the need for custodial care to a desire to avoid personal challenges.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Cook

Minority Nurse

During wartime, Cook showed her dedication and commitment to patient care, which instilled in her a profound sense of duty, resilience, and an unwavering ability to thrive under pressure. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and professional development.