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By Kristi Pollard for Haugen Consulting Group ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly. Fiscal year (FY) 2025 starts on October 1 and there are several changes on the…
By Zelda Meeker for Nurse.com In nursing, burnout is a common yet often overlooked issue. The Nurse.com 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report highlighted the prevalence of this condition with 59% of nurses sharing they’ve experienced burnout in the last two years. Research shows that nurse burnout can manifest in physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms, impacting…
By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review Epic Systems has introduced a new data-sharing feature aimed at enhancing patient access to health information and improving interoperability for healthcare providers. Launched on August 1 for Epic clients, the feature allows patients using applications such as health coaching or medication reminder apps to import their health records…
By Jess Maynard for Spring Health When essential needs are unmet, employee well-being is deeply impacted. Explore how forward-thinking workplaces can transform lives by addressing the social determinants of health. Do you know how many of your employees are silently struggling to meet their most essential needs? If you’re an HR or People leader, I…
By Sallie Jimenez for Nurse.com If you’re a nurse who is experiencing physical, emotional, and mental fatigue from the stresses of your job, you’re not alone. According to Nurse.com’s 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report, 59% of nurses said they experienced burnout in the past two years, and 54% said they experienced prolonged stress. The good news is meditation…
By Amanda Norris for Health Leaders CMS recently released proposed changes to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model for payment year 2024 in February, with a public comment period that ending surprisingly quick. These changes will directly affect Medicare Advantage organizations as the model informs payments to Medicare Advantage plans. “The proposed changes (Model V28) would make significant changes to…
By Andrea Fox for Healthcare IT News Some 93% of physicians feel burned out, but 83% said AI has the potential to reduce administrative burdens, according to athenahealth’s third Physician Sentiment Survey, conducted by the Harris Poll. For this year’s measurement of physician sentiments, atheneahealth added a new line of questioning focused on artificial intelligence…
Jennifer Cooper Enhances the Dolbey Team with Decades of Healthcare Leadership and Client-Centric Insights CONCORD, OH – Dolbey, a leading provider of healthcare documentation solutions, is excited to announce the newest addition to the Dolbey team, Jennifer Cooper. Jennifer will work as Program Manager with previous experience as the Director of Health Information Management at…
By Paige Haeffele for Becker’s Hospital Review Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, and in 2023, CMS made notable changes — some lauded, some contested. CMS policies affect many issues healthcare leaders and physicians are most passionate about, such as reimbursement and practice capabilities. Here are 15 policy changes made by CMS last year to know…
By Amanda Norris for Health Leaders Media CMS recently released the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. Along with its yearly payment rate changes, the final rule placed a focus on promoting high-quality care and rewarding hospitals that deliver such care to underserved populations. Notably, CMS finalized a higher severity level designation for…