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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

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The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. New Laws Mandating Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers On August 8, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Proposed S.B.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Patient sues Advocate Aurora Health in federal court over ‘pixel’ data breach. Labor shortages close Kansas nursing homes.

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judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Health Provider News – October 7, 2022

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How tight nursing home capacity is bottlenecking hospital operations. Investigators found high rates of bed sores and extended isolation among Providence nursing home patients, leading to $310K fine. Could virtual nursing help combat the shortage of nurses? million gift. You are out!’

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To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T