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Six Tactics That Must Be Applied in Healthcare to the Opioid Abuse Epidemic

This blog post briefly describes six tactical options that need to be employed to go a good way towards supporting the opioid crisis and getting through it.

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The Role of Nurses and Continuum Care Support Staff in Chronic Care Management

Nurses in every setting, as well as CNAs and home care aides, are in an ideal position to manage patients with chronic illnesses, especially when there are multiple overlapping conditions.

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National Influenza Vaccination Week Puts Focus on Fast & Easy Prevention

National Influenza Vaccination Week is the time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to influenza, flu shots and how to stay healthy while also protecting those around us.

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Three Guidelines for Communication with a Patient’s Loved Ones

Delivering great care and achieving better outcomes requires the ability of healthcare professionals to communicate successfully and meaningfully with a patient’s family and other loved ones. Here are some guidelines for improved family communication.

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Promote Awareness & Prevention During American Diabetes Month

Millions of Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk—that’s why education and awareness re the cornerstones of American Diabetes Month.

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What Is the Likely Impact of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) on Quality?

PDPM implementation is imminent, and the benefits are clear of basing payment on clinical characteristics and reducing the administrative burden of fewer assessments. But what will happen to rehabilitation outcomes in the absence of incentives?

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Population Health Focus Ensures More Creative Approach to Chronic Condition Care

Between the demands of demographic change and the precarious state of healthcare finance, it is apparent that how we currently provide healthcare is often unsustainable. A population health-oriented approach to chronic condition care is one creative solution for this problem.

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Population Management Approach Enables Targeted Treatment for Chronic Conditions

Treating any or a combination of chronic conditions effectively requires the adoption of a population health management, or PHM, model. It’s becoming more important than ever.