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ASCs are not immune to labor shortages and other industry pitfalls. In fact, the challenges can be even more acute in the ASC space, where your business is in a constant struggle to do more with less.   Don’t let these challenges keep you from maximizing your reimbursement and ensuring financial stability for your organization.   #ASCs #SpecialtyRCM #MaximizeReimbursement In a recent article, we discuss what ASC owners can do to reduce burnout amid labor shortages and how EnableComp can help.   https://ow.ly/Np6b50T1qBP

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Struggling to meet enrollment goals? Streamline patient recruitment efforts by gaining access to thousands of interested volunteers in your area. Learn more @ https://buff.ly/3vqJUIz #ClinicalTrialRecruitment #ReduceEnrollmentBurden #MyLocalStudy

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Open Enrollment starts today! 🎉 Explore your healthcare options and choose the plan that fits your needs. Don’t miss your chance to secure your coverage for the upcoming year! 🏥✨ #Healthcare #OpenEnrollment2025 #MakeInformedChoices #EnrollNow #PlanForHealth

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Have you registered for our HFMA Region 7 Midwest Conference? Here are a few reasons why you don't want to miss this event: Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: The conference will bring together a diverse group of healthcare leaders from across the Midwest. This presents an excellent opportunity for you to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships that can benefit your career and organization. Engaging Educational Sessions: The conference agenda is packed with thought-provoking sessions and panel discussions led by industry experts. You will have the chance to gain insights into the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions shaping the healthcare landscape. These sessions will provide you with actionable knowledge that you can apply to your own organization. Collaborative Learning Environment: The conference fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. You will have the chance to engage in discussions, and learn from the experiences of your peers. This collaborative atmosphere will inspire new perspectives and innovative approaches to the challenges facing the healthcare industry. This Week's Featured Session: Medicare Advantage Plans: How CMS Final Rules Are Making An Impact Speakers: Terrence Cunningham, Director of Administrative Simplification Policy American Hospital Association Session Description: In this session, Terrence Cunningham from the American Hospital Association will provide an overview of the CY2024 and CY2025 Medicare Advantage rules, including an analysis of the potential impact of key provisions contained within the regulations.   https://cvent.me/W8wlZZ

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Professional Healthcare Resources is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here at PHR, we believe in the importance of awareness and education. When an individual is aware and educated on breast cancer, it increases the likelihood of early detection. Together, we can make a difference! #ProfessionalHealthcareResources #HomeHealthcare #Wellness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Among the many ethical challenges CDI professionals face is pressure to make their organizations and/or providers look better on paper, through elimination of diagnoses that might trigger a patient safety indicator (PSI) or other quality measure. In some organizations the pressure to improve quality scores is stronger than CC/MCC/HCC capture. But there is a compliant way to do the work. Review your denominator exclusions, query when appropriate, and get them documented. Doing so removes these patients appropriately from the measure. This work is critical for the new CMS quality measure, Thirty-day Risk-Standardized Death Rate among Surgical Inpatients with Complications (Failure-to-Rescue), recently introduced in the FY 2025 IPPS final rule. The Failure to Rescue measure is defined as the percentage of surgical inpatients who experienced a complication and then died within 30-days from the date of their first OR procedure. Failure-to-rescue is defined as the probability of death given a postoperative complication. This measure is publicly reported, meaning that anyone with access to a computer will see how many surgical inpatients with complications passed away within 30 days of their procedure at a given hospital. Weighty stuff, and not a good look if you’re performing pooly. But the good news is, all the reporting details are freely accessible, down to the very ICD-10-CM codes that move patients out of the denominator. Following are the broad category exclusions: ·     Cardiac Event ·     Congestive Heart Failure ·     Hypotension/Shock/Hypovolemia ·     Pulmonary Embolus/Deep Vein Thrombosis/Phlebitis ·     Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)/TIA ·     Coma ·     Seizure ·     Delirium/Psychosis ·     Nervous System Complications ·     Pneumonia/Pneumonitis  ·     Pneumothorax/Effusion ·     Respiratory Compromise/Bronchospasm  ·     Internal Organ Damage/Perforation  ·     Peritonitis ·     GI bleed and blood loss ·     Sepsis ·     Deep wound infection or wound complication ·     Renal dysfunction ·     Gangrene/amputation ·     Intestinal obstruction/ischemia ·     Retained foreign body ·     Pressure injury ·     Orthopedic complication ·     Hepatitis or jaundice ·     Pancreatitis ·     Necrosis of bone (thermal or aseptic) ·     Osteomyelitis ·     Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) ·     Pyelonephritis ·     Postprocedural/Transfusion Complication These must be reported as present on admission and match the listed ICD-10-CM exclusion codes. See link below for complete details. Other examples of ICD-10-CM codes resulting in exclusion from the measure include Z66: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status, and Z51.5: Encounter for palliative care. This measure is risk adjusted too, with age, comorbidities, or preoperative ‘do not resuscitate’ orders impacting reporting. In general, the accuracy of a patient’s comorbidities with supporting documentation allows appropriate coding of the patient’s complexities.

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Come meet AHRQ experts at Table 11 at the American Hospital Association's Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, MO from May 7 - 9. We're excited to share insights from our National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (NHQDR) which underscores our commitment to identifying and reducing healthcare disparities. Come learn how we are using data-driven approaches to push forward the health equity agenda. #HealthEquityConf https://lnkd.in/etHSHSH6

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When it comes to job searching, many tend to partner with a recruiting firm, like Medical Professionals. Our blog discusses the importance of picking up a recruiter's phone call; check it out! ⤵️ https://nsl.ink/dRY2 #TodayAtMedicalPro #JobSearchAdvice

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Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! This day highlights the remarkable commitment of rural healthcare physicians and advanced practitioners, communities, and organizations dedicated to addressing rural America's healthcare needs. Read our blog to learn more - link in comments. #PowerOfRural #Healthcare #LocumTenens

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Let’s face it, business ownership and medical leadership is risky. It requires learning new skills and being adaptable. Know you will make mistakes and experience failure. Failure is part of learning. Check out the latest DVMmatch blog post to learn more about what the path toward ownership looks like! Click the link below to read the full article! https://hubs.li/Q02Q2h8R0

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🧠💖 Caregiver Burnout is Real. Learn how respite care can help prevent it! In our latest blog, we share powerful real stories and highlight key warning signs every caregiver should know. Don't wait until you're overwhelmed—take care of yourself, too. 🌟 👉 https://lnkd.in/em6cPGX5 #CaregiverSupport #RespiteCare #BurnoutPrevention #SelfCareMatters #RealStories #CaregiverJourney #MentalHealth

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At Full Spectrum Search Group, we live by this mantra. Monday is the perfect day to remind ourselves that persistence pays off. Whether you’re navigating challenges in Home Health & Hospice, Senior Living, or Skilled Nursing, remember: quitting is not an option. Let’s keep moving forward with determination and purpose. 💪 #MotivationalMonday #KeepGoing #FullSpectrumSearchGroup #NeverQuit

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How do you recognize and celebrate your organization's healthcare workers? While free food and a little celebration is always appreciated, do you know what efforts would go a long way to keep your employees happy and supported? Read our latest article + find our guides for key healthcare recognition days so you can make a plan to celebrate your staff all year. https://lnkd.in/g633FeBP

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🩺 We're excited to partner with COPD Foundation for a FREE webinar to empower eligible patients during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period! Learn about your eligibility and how to select the right plan. Secure your spot now and share with anyone who may be interested—https://lnkd.in/gCB3y4y2 #medicare #aep #medicareannualenrollment

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Today's nurses assume most of the responsibility for educating patients. Here are a few tips that can help you guide your clients through post-procedure care! ✔️ Use simple language rather than professional one ✔️ Determine patient's learning style ✔️ Write down important information for patients ✔️ Provide them with educational content in different forms ✔️ Stimulate patients' interest. Read more about each of the tips in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/ddhhUuc4 #maylips #blog #patienteducation #nurses #healthcare #postprocedure #aestheticmedicine #medicalpractice

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Looking for valuable resources on supporting employees dealing with cancer in the workplace? Check out the Equipsme HR Guide on cancer at https://hubs.ly/Q02GJPFw0. Learn how to provide the best care and assistance to your team members during a difficult time. #cancerawareness #HRsupport #EquipsmeGuide

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Are you feeling the strain of high turnover rates and staffing headaches? We’ve got your back! With DrCatalyst, rise above the hurdles of staff burnout and retention issues with our virtual medical assistants. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gR6NQh6s. #VirtualAssistants #RemoteStaff #MedicalTranscriptionists #VirtualStaff #DrCatalyst

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