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How a Strong Competency Program Drives Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Dossier

Enhancing Patient Satisfaction Competent and confident healthcare professionals contribute significantly to positive patient experiences. Patients feel more confident in their treatment plans when they receive care from skilled and knowledgeable providers, leading to increased trust and satisfaction.

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Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare

Innovaare Compliance

A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. Poor dispute resolution could lead to compliance risks, reputational damage, and even loss of key providers.

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Calling for Holistic Maternal Care to Address Racial Disparities: The Role of Midwives and Doulas

Bill of Health

By Jordan Brooks and Tamar Ezer Expanding access to midwives and doulas in the United States is a vital and often overlooked way to increase access to culturally-congruent birthing options during pregnancy and improve health outcomes for birthing individuals and their children. The Maternal and Infant Health Crisis The U.S.

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The Advantages, Challenges, and Costs of Healthcare at Home Services

Healthcare IT Today

Similar to HaH, being at home can offer a level of comfort, familiarity, and flexibility that facility-based care might not provide, leading to higher patient satisfaction and potentially better adherence to care plans. This not only ensures compliance but the best possible outcomes and follow-through for members.

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Leadership in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

Part 1 in a Series of Leadership Articles on Value-Based Care Written by Joanne Byron, LPN, BS, CCA, CIFHA, CHA, COCAS, CORCM, CHCO, OHCC, CMDP, ICDCT-CM/PCS ​ Edited by Julie Rickman , MBA, CHC, CHPC, CHCO ​ This article is the first in a series sponsored by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) Volunteer Education Committee.

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Care Guidance: The Human-Enabled Tech Solution for Clinical Staff

HIT Consultant

Arrange transportation and other logistics that enable a patient’s ability to receive care. Ensure compliance, adherence and medication management. Data Analytics: By analyzing patient data, IT systems predict potential health issues, allowing providers to intervene early and prevent complications.

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Health Data and Interoperability Infrastructure Needs

Healthcare IT Today

These solutions can plug into EHR and care management systems to provide proactive and real-time patient insights, delivering care teams the information they need when they need it. Patients then benefit from better health outcomes and institutions realize value-based care initiatives to meet their operational and financial goals.