Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, director of strategic planning, NurseThink, Wolters Kluwer Health. The ever-worsening nursing shortage is taking the United States by storm, with nearly 800,000 nurses planning to leave their roles […] The article Teaching Nursing Students to Think Clinically with Realistic Instructional Tools appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 30, 2024

One-half of U.S. physicians report feeling burned out, and 3 in 5 of those doctors say they have felt burned out for over two years, according to the Physician Burnout & Depression Report for 2024 from Medscape. While the study’s press release asserts there may be “progress” given the percent of doctors citing burnout fell by 4 percentage points from 53% of doctors in 2022 to 49% in 2023, it is obvious the U.S. physicians need greater support and less taboo concerning their

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Josh Marsh, vice president and general manager Sonexus access and patient support, Cardinal Health. Every patient’s journey through the healthcare system is different, but patients on specialty medications need extra support with navigating both […] The article Year in Review: Five Trends that Impacted Patient Services in 2023 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

Change is a constant in the medical field, and one significant shift that’s been shaking up the world of health care employment is the reform of non-compete contracts. Understanding the implications of these changes is crucial to every doctor. I believe it’s important for you to grasp what the new non-compete contract reforms mean and Read more… Freedom to roam: Breaking down the boundaries of non-competes originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of internal vs. external audit processes may vary, but both can be time-consuming and complex.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. As a result, many organizations continuously look for new ways to improve their patient satisfaction as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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Will Peach MD

JANUARY 30, 2024

As our parents grow older, a decrease in mobility can greatly affect their quality of life. Basic tasks such as moving around the house, running errands, or socializing with friends can become difficult or even impossible. This loss of independence has a profound emotional impact and presents practical challenges on a daily basis. It is crucial to offer support and empathy to help aging parents adapt to and manage limited mobility successfully.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

HealthDay News — There was an increase in health care workforce turnover after the pandemic, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in JAMA Health Forum. Karen Shen, Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues quantified the number of workers exiting from and entering into the health care workforce before and after the COVID-19 pandemic using U.S.

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Practice Builders

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the ever-changing world of healthcare, keeping a strong relationship with patients is crucial. Social media’s rise has not only transformed communication, but it has also given healthcare practitioners new opportunities for audience engagement. We will explore the benefits of using social media to engage patients in this blog post, as well as offer insightful advice for developing an effective social media strategy for the healthcare industry.

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