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🚨 Update on Baptist Health and Florida Blue Negotiations 🚨 Negotiations between Baptist Health and Florida Blue are ongoing and remain tense as the September 30 contract deadline approaches. Discussions have been underway since February 2024, but no agreement has been reached. The core issue is payment rates: Baptist Health seeks increases to cover rising costs, arguing that current rates are below market, while Florida Blue contends that these demands are excessive and significantly above inflation. With the potential for Baptist Health services to become out-of-network for Florida Blue members on October 1, many patients in Northeast Florida are left uncertain about their healthcare options. Both sides are committed to finding a resolution, but time is running out. 🔗 Sources: Action News Jax, Baptist Health, Health News Florida

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If you’re a government healthcare facility aiming to enhance hand hygiene compliance, lower healthcare-acquired infections, minimize cross-contamination, reduce employee absenteeism, and ultimately improve and save veterans' lives, consider partnering with BioVigil. Discover why the West Palm VA has chosen to collaborate with BioVigil and recently expanded their partnership.

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Exciting news for healthcare professionals! The LiveData PeriOp Manager solution offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline operations and enhance patient care. From PeriOp Planner to OR-Schedule board, this solution includes everything needed for efficient perioperative management. Explore the capabilities of PeriOp Manager Analytics and optimize your facility's perioperative workflows today! #Healthcare #PeriOpManager #HealthTech

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Join us for this webinar next week if you have questions about changes to care management codes in 2025!

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💸 The Theme of 2024 Hospital Finances: Navigating Uncertainty 💸 According to Kaufman Hall, financial pressures are reshaping strategies. How will hospitals adapt to survive and thrive? 🏥📊 https://lnkd.in/eptCrc3T #HealthcareFinance #KaufmanHall #HospitalMargins

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For those looking to understand how data analytics and targeted provider education can transform documentation practices, this article is for you.

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Key Metrics a Virtual Hospital Manager Should Monitor In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, virtual hospitals are at the forefront of leveraging technology to provide accessible and high-quality care. For a virtual hospital manager, monitoring key metrics is crucial to ensure smooth operations and optimize resource allocation. Appointment and Patient Flow Management Completed Appointments: Track successfully completed appointments. Cancelled Appointments: Monitor cancellation rates. Pending Appointments: Keep an eye on appointments awaiting confirmation. Geographic Distribution Patient Distribution Map: Visualize patient numbers from different regions. Service Coverage Areas: Identify high-demand regions. Service Performance Average Service Time: Measure service completion times. Patient Satisfaction Scores: Analyze feedback to improve services. Resource Utilization Staff Workload: Track patient numbers seen by healthcare professionals. Equipment Status: Monitor availability and functionality of medical devices. Emergency Management Emergency Calls: Track number and nature of emergency calls. Response Times: Measure emergency response times. System Health and Security Server Performance: Monitor IT system health. Data Security: Track security incidents. Financial Performance Revenue and Expenditures: Monitor income and operational costs. Insurance Claims: Track processed claims and billing accuracy. AI and IoT Integration Diagnostic Accuracy: Measure AI-based diagnostic tools' accuracy. Remote Monitoring: Ensure IoT devices are properly connected. By prioritizing these metrics, virtual hospital managers can create a responsive, patient-centered healthcare environment that meets the needs of a diverse and dispersed patient population.SEHA AL RAHBA HOSPITALSanalBeePudena Health Consulting Co.Mustafa Köroğlu

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Are skyrocketing healthcare expenses impacting your bottom line? Join us for an insightful webinar where we unveil innovative approaches to tackle one of the biggest financial challenges faced by companies today. 📅 Date: Thursday, August 15th 🕒 Time: 2:00PM ET 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gdK2BRBH During this free session, our experts will dive into: 📊 How to analyze your claims data to better understand what’s driving your spend at a category level. 🔍 Why benefits leaders should consider looking beyond musculoskeletal and bariatrics to drive savings across surgery as a category. 💡How an inclusive COE solution can improve quality outcomes while reducing costs. 🔔How shipping and logistics leader ArcBest and energy manufacturer Phillips 66 applied this approach to their benefits program and saw results. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical solutions that can make a real difference for your organization. Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards more sustainable healthcare management! #Healthcare #CostReduction #EmployeeBenefits #Webinar #BusinessStrategy #CorporateWellness #InnovationInHealthcare

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Purchased services are vital to healthcare, but they can also become financial drains if not managed properly. A mature purchased services strategy includes insight into all expenses, reduction in unnecessary variation, and prioritized patient care, outcomes, and experience. By focusing on these areas, health systems can lower costs, improve clinical care, and enhance patient experiences. Learn more in Advantus Health Partners article about how to create a mature purchased services strategy: https://lnkd.in/g4UwCjCW #HealthcareSupplyChain #ValueBasedCare #SupplyChainManagement

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I'm thrilled to share a recent article from the Spring 2024 Winship Magazine highlighting the incredible efforts of our team in addressing oncology drug shortages. This challenge is a critical aspect of patient care that often goes unnoticed but requires immense hard work, coordination, and planning. A huge shoutout to our exceptional pharmacy department, especially our pharmacy technicians, buyers, and inventory teams. Your dedication ensures that our patients have uninterrupted access to the vital medications they need for their unique cancer treatments. Kudos to our Medical Director, Dr. Jonathan Kaufman for his leadership and unwavering commitment to overcoming these challenges. Throughout this process the integration between our physician and pharmacy leadership has been outstanding. The relentless efforts behind the scenes by our Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University teams are pivotal in providing top-notch care to our patients. It's a humble reminder of the intricate work that goes into each patient's journey, making a significant difference in their fight against cancer. To everyone involved in making this possible—thank you for your remarkable work! Read the full article to learn more about how our teams are making strides in mitigating oncology drug shortages: https://lnkd.in/exrXHFQ9 #PatientCare #Oncology #PharmacyHeroes #TeamWork #CancerCare #EmoryHealthcare #Winship #Cancer #Healthcare #Drugshortages #shortages #Medicationshortages #LifeSciences

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LiveData supports 90 hospitals, over 670 operating rooms, across 43 states, totaling more than 1 million surgeries and is uniquely positioned to enhance surgical capacity management. Key information about surgeries—such as up-to-date schedules, patient status, and OR readiness—should be: - Delivered in real-time - Provided with appropriate detail - Communicated simply Hospitals that have integrated these principles into their surgical workflows have reported up to a 50% improvement in their efficiency and safety KPIs. In the preoperative phase, situational awareness allows nurses to prioritize tasks efficiently. For instance, a nurse can quickly see on a digital display (LiveData PreOp Board™) the status of all preop patients, including the critical milestones they need to reach before surgery. This immediate visibility enables the nurse to make informed decisions about where to focus their efforts, thus ensuring that both patients and operating rooms are ready simultaneously. This synchronization not only increases on-time starts by 46% but also optimizes the utilization of clinical resources. In the operating room, situational awareness is equally crucial. A large monitor displays a list of team members, patient vitals, and the surgical checklist, allowing the circulating nurse to manage the procedure effectively without being confined to a documentation PC. The LiveData OR-Dashboard™ with Active Time Out® provides a seamless way to display and manage the surgical checklist, patient vitals, and other essential data, reducing interruptions and enhancing team communication. The Impact of LiveData When time out requirements and other checklists are displayed prominently, compliance improves, and the surgical team is more focused on the process. The integration of these features into the electronic health record (EHR) through LiveData's solutions eliminates double documentation, making the workflow more efficient. For more information about LiveData and our innovative solutions for improving surgical workflow, visit LiveData.com or contact me at [email protected] #patientsafety #EHR #Surgery #scheduling #timeout #fcots #preop #livedata

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In an era of rising costs and shrinking margins, hospitals are turning to mergers and consolidation to bolster financial viability. But are these mergers truly cost-effective? Research from Columbia University suggests otherwise. Dive deeper into this topic and discover actionable strategies for reducing costs and achieving organizational objectives post-merger. #rrd #healthcareconsulting #healthcareexecutives https://lnkd.in/gHiEHvk7

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Exciting news! Another week, another fantastic conference opportunity! If you're attending, don't miss out on our exclusive lunch 'n learn session where we'll be delving deep into the dynamic world of workforce optimization. Join us for an engaging discussion and gain valuable insights into maximizing your team's potential. #WorkforceOptimization #asca2024

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Another amazing State of the Industry put out by HST Pathways 🔥 Well worth a read for anyone in the ASC industry, private equity, or hospital systems that lack an ASC strategy 💡 #surgerycenter #asc #ambulatorysurgerycenter #outpatient #outpatientsurgery #data #bestpractices #datadrivendecisions

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Corporate wellness is investing in the health of your leadership team! In today’s fast-paced business world, the well-being of your executive team isn’t just a personal priority – it’s a strategic investment in your organization’s success. Healthy leaders make for stronger businesses. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about our comprehensive executive health and wellness program.

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#HFMA 2024 Come see Tanya Sanderson and Margaret Verity June 25, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. PT https://lnkd.in/eKKTpBUN -Describe why the traditional approach to determining medical necessity leads to rework, underpayments, and increased denials. - Understand how leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) can strategically align UM and Revenue Cycle teams to streamline handoffs, ensure appropriate reimbursement, and reduce backend delays. - Discover how to improve payer relationships and reduce friction for positive impacts on revenue cycle and reimbursement.

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2024 was a great year. Was it easy? Nope. Challenging? Absolutely. But no one said business-altering improvements come easy. Our team is relentless in their determination to achieve success for our clients. And it's a noble cause worth supporting - paying health providers what they're worth, and ultimately benefiting patients nationwide. Proud of the team and thrilled for our clients. #payercontracts #payerreimbursement #payerrates #practiceadministratorsupport #providersupport

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A great article from Glenn Krauss on the 10 key required components of an effective CDI program that provide the structured framework for long-term success. Also, right in time for CDI week as the industry recognizes and celebrates all CDI professionals and the work they do. #CDIWeek #healthcarenews #healthcarecoding #revenueintegrity #icd10monitor

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