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How Technology Is Impacting Healthcare Compliance

There are many ways to increase safety, improve efficiency and reduce costs through technology innovations.

October 26, 2021

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The Opioid Epidemic Amidst the Pandemic: Addressing the National Health Crisis

The opioid epidemic was already a national health crisis before the pandemic, and the arrival of COVID-19 created the perfect storm among many vulnerable populations. Based on a webinar featuring a panel discussion on the current state of the opioid epidemic, this blog post explores the threat of these compounding public health crises.

October 21, 2021

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Current trends in Obstetrics

Obstetrics is one of the highest risk specialties, and maternal and infant mortality rates have long been higher than expected in the United States. So, what is new in obstetrics in 2021?

October 21, 2021

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10 Value-Based Healthcare KPIs you Should be Tracking

It is important to be strategic when developing a dashboard and deciding which KPIs to include. HealthStream can help your organization focus on what matters in a post-pandemic world.

October 20, 2021

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Healthcare Considerations of the Transgender Patient

Being transgender involves special considerations when it comes to healthcare, in terms of access to care, knowledge of clinicians, and feeling welcome at a healthcare organization. This blog post includes advice for creating a welcoming healthcare environment when treating transgender patients.

October 14, 2021

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How Procrastination Can Impact Your Goals

One of the things that we all have in common is 24 hours a day. How we spend the work hours of each day has a huge impact on how we feel about our jobs and the projects that we complete. If we are constantly behind and unable to complete projects knowing that we have given it our best effort – it may be due to having procrastinated.

October 13, 2021

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Building a culture of belonging in healthcare

To understand why it matters for employees to feel safety and belonging in the healthcare workplace, it is essential to first understand the need for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This blog post focuses on motivation, as well as practical advice for supporting a feeling of belonging.

October 12, 2021

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Everything You Need to Know about Payer Contracts and Provider Verification

Payer Contracts are a vital part of the healthcare system. They define and explain a provider’s reimbursement arrangement for delivering healthcare services within individual plans. This post explains how they work.

October 06, 2021

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Spotting Eating Disorders in Elderly Patients

For older adults, especially those in residential care environments like long-term care or nursing homes, nutrition is very important. Issues with food intake and meal preparation are common in a congregate living facility. Here are some common symptoms and a discussion of treatments.

October 05, 2021

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What Is Healthcare Compliance?

The scope of compliance is broad and changes consistently. Make sure your organization has the right team and tools to remain in compliance.

September 30, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Improving Health Outcomes

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 healthcare outcomes, which requires healthcare to change its focus from care volumes to outcomes.

September 21, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Reducing Costs

The Quadruple Aim is a 4-part strategy aimed at improving healthcare for patients and providers. This blog post examines the Aim centered on reducing healthcare costs, offering some strategies to make that possible.

September 20, 2021

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Nursing and exercise: how to ease your pain

Being a nurse can hurt – your back, your knees, your hips and your feet. Be sure to make time to take steps to alleviate your pain.

September 17, 2021

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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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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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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