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Exploring What Role Patient Advocacy Plays in Bundled Payment Outcomes

Guideway Care

In bundled payment models, patient advocacy plays a pivotal role in improving care coordination, patient satisfaction, and adherence to treatment plans. This blog explores how patient advocacy enhances care quality, addresses social determinants of health, and supports bundled payment success.

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6 Ways ER and Urgent Care Nurses Can Bridge the Gap for Uninsured Patients

Scrubs

By participating in hospital committees or local healthcare councils, nurses can influence broader policy initiatives to improve access and reduce costs for uninsured patients. Advocacy also involves educating patients about their rights and the healthcare resources available, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

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NP Designation Helps Nurses Shape Their Careers with More Choices

Minority Nurse

“The NP workforce is in a constant state of growth to keep up with the rising demands of the healthcare system,” says Paula Tucker, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP Clinical Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University. ” she says.

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In 2023, the U.S. Will Still Be the #1 Prescription Drug Spender in the World, IQVIA Forecasts

Health Populi

and emerging markets (coined “pharmerging” by IQVIA) will push up spending, while limiting factors on growth will be increasing generics and expiration of brand patents. will be followed by China, Japan, Germany, and Brazil in 2023. More philanthropic organizations targeting neglected tropical and public health diseases.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

Relias

By practicing empathy, nurses are more likely to treat their patients as individuals, focusing on a person-centered care approach rather than strictly following routines and guidelines. When patients are fortunate enough to encounter this characteristic in a good nurse, it makes for a far better care experience and healing journey.

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Ensuring Reimbursement Success: 6 Prior Authorization Tips for Oncology Providers

Myndshft Blog

The following tips can help you better navigate the labyrinth of prior authorizations, ensuring reimbursement success. Train the Team A well-trained team often stands as the dividing line between fast prior authorizations and exasperating hold-ups. and pharmacy benefits (oral medications, certain injectables, etc.).

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

This precision minimizes delays and denials in the authorization process, facilitating timely patient care and reducing administrative burdens. Prior Authorization Specialist: These specialists help with everything that goes into the prior authorization process, from submitting a claim to reviewing and following up.