Scrubs

JANUARY 25, 2024

Beyond the advancements in medical technology and procedures, there is a growing recognition of the importance of mental and emotional well-being in patient recovery and overall health. Empathy and Communication: The Heart of Healing At the core of healthcare is the human connection between the practitioner and the patient.

Patient Care 147

Patient Care Medication Patient Advocacy Teamwork 147

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

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.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Scrubs

MAY 5, 2023

She is the only emergency medicine representative to the American Medical Association Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), which makes recommendations to Medicare about evaluation of physician work influencing national physician payments. She is Nigerian-American with a deep personal tie to the African continent.

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Unit Organization and Environment Patient Advocacy Acute Care Hospital 224

Scrubs

MAY 18, 2024

In today’s healthcare environment, emergency rooms and urgent care centers are often the first points of contact for the uninsured. These patients face unique challenges, from high medical costs to limited access to necessary treatments.

Insurance 130

Insurance Patient Advocacy Tests Extended Care 130

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, the research found that, compared with primary care doctors in other countries, a large proportion of U.S.

Long Term Care 144

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nurses who pursue an NP with a master’s of nursing degree find, in particular, that the additional credential offers a level of autonomy leading to career paths that could include direct patient care, nurse leadership roles, research, business, academia, or the diverse potential in entrepreneurship.

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Follow-Up Patient Advocacy Teamwork Patient Care 111

ACMA Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

As we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare sector, the importance of field reimbursement and patient access teams continues to grow. With an increased focus on healthcare reform and patient advocacy, these teams play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the treatments they need without undue financial burden.

Patient Advocacy 40

Patient Advocacy Insurance Collaboration Communication 40