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The Institutionalization Missing Data Problem

Bill of Health

does not engage in adequate data collection regarding the prevalence of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), as well as the social and health outcomes of this population. with IDD are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from the virus, especially when residing in congregate group homes. However, the U.S.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Alaska

MedTrainer

Medical and mental/behavioral health providers must adhere to licensing requirements — set by the Alaska State Medical Board and Alaska Division of Behavioral Health — to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Nebraska

MedTrainer

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) represents and advocates for Nebraska’s hospitals and health systems, working to improve healthcare delivery and patient care across the state. These agencies help maintain the integrity and quality of healthcare services in Nebraska , protecting the public and promoting patient safety.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Jersey

MedTrainer

New Jersey Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) oversees various departments and initiatives aimed at ensuring public health, such as disease control, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity.

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Health Provider News – June 10, 2022

Hall Render

Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. HOPCo acquires UK-based patient management, outcomes tracking platform. . System on the brink of collapse’: CT nursing home workers join national campaign for better wages, conditions. Hospitalization at home?

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

health company plans major expansion after $320M SPAC deal State to hand out $111M in behavioral health care grants Maryland psychiatric hospital CEO on leave, accused of threatening staff MD Has 2 Of The 25 Healthiest Counties In The U.S., New CEO at Children’s National lays out her vision D.C.

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Why Family Caregivers Need Help from the Healthcare Establishment

HIT Consultant

trillion COVID-19 emergency relief package includes $145 million in funding for the National Family Caregiver Support Program, under which Medicaid home and community-based services would allow low-income older adults and people with disabilities to receive care at home with their families instead of in a nursing home.