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Benefits of diversity in healthcare leadership

There are clear benefits of promoting diversity in the healthcare C-suite and other leadership and encouraging stronger representation from groups that have long been underrepresented in executive roles. Not only do patients benefit from advocates representing the full spectrum of the community, but it also makes good business sense.

September 17, 2021

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Neonatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is impacting the entirety of the U.S. healthcare system. Protective measures appropriate for almost all patients can be a disaster for neonatal care, where touch, constant interaction, and close contact play a decisive role. Learn about NOEP, the AWHONN educational program of evidence-based practices for neonatal care.

September 14, 2021

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Understanding Primary Source Verification

Primary Source Verification (PSV) is an integral part of the credentialing process. Learn about what PSV is, how it it's performed, and the regulatory requirements involved.

September 07, 2021

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Leaders anticipate greater focus on people, planning, and technology

Is optimism as essential as tangible goals for the future? This blog explores how healthcare providers can champion their people, learn from the past, and think about priorities—near and far.

September 01, 2021

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How COVID-19 has exacerbated the burnout crisis in U.S. nursing

Learn more about some recent findings that are drawing more attention to the nurse burnout problem in the United States. In this article there are examples of some root causes, with helpful suggestions that will help build resilience in each of the healthcare professionals. Not only are there ways for organizations to make a positive impact against nurse burnout, but healthcare leaders can model empowering behaviors in the interest of combating this problem.

September 01, 2021

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It’s not equal: Healthcare departments experience different levels of pandemic hurt

Disruption to operations, redeployment of clinicians to new areas, and financial loss support reports of devastation. Read about ways to address affected business areas within healthcare organizations.

August 31, 2021

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Healthcare’s Big Disruption: Healthcare Future, Changes Will Land Quickly

This article is part of a three-part series: Healthcare’s Big Disruption. Responses to HealthStream’s survey questions about the future highlight healthcare management’s renewed focus on staffing and planning. Understand how leaders across departments are prioritizing employee well-being and digital upgrades in light of the pandemic.

August 30, 2021

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Healthcare’s Big Disruption: Healthcare Present, Crisis in the Air

This article is part of a three-part series: Healthcare’s Big Disruption. Centering on present-day challenges, this article explores results from an April survey: “What Are Healthcare Executives Thinking About the Past, Present and Future?” Responses from executives expressed great concern about the pandemic’s devastating impact on workers, patients and operations. Learn how healthcare systems are weathering the crisis.

August 30, 2021

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Healthcare’s Big Disruption: Healthcare Past, Cracks in Industry Preparedness

This article is part of a three-part series: Healthcare’s Big Disruption. Learn how healthcare executives responded to survey questions asking them to assess the connection between past healthcare improvement efforts and current levels of preparedness. Did efforts to address issues and implement reforms set them up for success in today’s healthcare environment?

August 30, 2021

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Big wins in staff engagement and competency with Quality OB and Quality EC

Woman's Hospital achieves big wins in staff engagement and competency after switching to HealthStream's Quality OB and Quality EC programs.

August 27, 2021

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Checking in on nurse burnout statistics

The pandemic caused an already-high rate of nurse burnout to increase. Strategies for combatting nurse burnout should be on the radar screen of every healthcare leader.

August 26, 2021

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Healthcare Report Card: Leaders assess the past decade of healthcare improvements

Is there a connection between past healthcare reform efforts and current levels of preparedness? Learn more about these areas of concern and the departments that will be most affected.

August 26, 2021

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Healthcare’s Big Disruption eBook

What is the path from disruption to optimism? Amid the continuing pandemic and vaccine rollout effort, HealthStream gathered opinions from 900+ healthcare leaders, asking about past learnings, present challenges, and future priorities. This eBook contains three articles highlighting April 2021 research findings.

August 24, 2021

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Limiting the impact of bias on performance reviews and termination processes

The greatest damage to an organization occurs when bias causes them to lose people who could make an impact and drive meaning because they have not been correctly assessed and in turn are not engaged. Here are four ways to combat turnover linked to negative bias.

August 23, 2021

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Healthcare’s Big Disruption: Infographic

How did 900+ healthcare leaders rank what’s important for the future? People? Planning? Technology? This Infographic communicates survey data from over 900 leaders who answered questions about healthcare improvement efforts, the organizational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what’s ahead for healthcare. View the 2021 results.

August 20, 2021

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Five best practices for chargemaster maintenance

In order to ensure that healthcare organizations are maximizing their reimbursement for every component of care provided to patients, chargemaster maintenance measures must be instituted that reduce claim and line-item denials. Here are five recommended best practices for chargemaster maintenance.

August 18, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Enhancing patient experience

The Quadruple Aim is a 4-part strategy aimed at improving healthcare for patients and providers. This blog post examines the Aim centered on improving the patient experience, why it is important, and how to achieve it.

August 16, 2021

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Chargemaster maintenance is key for healthcare revenue cycle success

Chargemaster maintenance is an ongoing process to ensure that services, drugs, and supplies are accurately charged and compliant with Medicare and or payer regulations so that a healthcare entity receives appropriate reimbursement.

August 12, 2021

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Where is the future of healthcare headed?

In light of the pandemic, HealthStream asked leaders where they expect to focus their resources in the near future. Their survey responses provide insights into attitude and readiness for the changing healthcare environment. Learn which priorities rose to the top as healthcare executives think about the Future.

August 10, 2021

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What is a corporate compliance program in healthcare?

A healthcare corporate compliance program involves a set of internal policies and procedures put into place in order to comply with laws, rules, and regulations. Multiple components make a strong program, with training and education an essential part.

August 10, 2021