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New efforts try to balance nurse staffing ratios with access to care

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It's National Nurses Week 2024 , and it's time to celebrate the more than 5 million RNs nationwide who are so essential to care delivery. But overshadowing the celebration are many challenges impacting the nursing workforce. In 2022, one report found a staggering 90% of nurses thinking about leaving the profession.

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From Evolution to Innovation, from Health Care to Health: How Health Plans With Collaborators Are Re-Defining the Industry

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Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment. Patients and health plan members continue evolving into medical bill payers, with their homes and budgets baked into the concept.

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Bonus Features – July 31, 2022 – House passes bill to extend telehealth flexibility to 2024, only 60% of practices hit their 2021 revenue goal, and more

Healthcare IT Today

House of Representatives passed by a 416-12 vote the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021 , which would extend the telehealth flexibilities put in place during the public health emergency until the end of 2024. On average, patients can connect to a provider within eight seconds.

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Understanding SAMHSA’s Key Changes to 42 CFR Part 8: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

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Flexibility and Telehealth : In response to evolving healthcare needs and public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the regulations allow for flexibility in treatment delivery In this article, we’ll explore the recent key changes to 42 CFR Part 8 and their implications for healthcare professionals striving to combat OUD.

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Telehealth and VR – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. In the next year, we’ll see further evolution of hybridized care models where parts of virtual care are leveraged to improve access and patient experience. Stephanie Lahr, President at Artisight, Inc.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers.

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Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I. With the clinician shortage expected to continue – and possibly even worsen – in 2024, automation is key from the start of the clinician’s staffing journey (i.e.

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