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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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How Evolving Roles of Medical Assistants are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

MAs simplify patient flow, optimize appointment scheduling, and ensure efficient care coordination, leading to enhanced patient access and improved continuity of care. With the support of medical assistants, physicians can expand their reach and offer timely care to quite a larger number of patients.

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Radiologic and Imaging Nurses Day Is April 12

Minority Nurse

“You have patients scheduled all day and there’s always something new and exciting coming out in the field.” The ICU and ED experience that Martin recommends is important for the critical thinking and hands-on skills that come from working with an interdisciplinary team.