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➡️ Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4fVBYRC

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Recent Update from CMS!    New guidelines are enhancing hospital safety standards through the HAC Reduction Program, with a focus on reducing infections like CLABSI and CAUTI.    🔗 Guidelines: https://go.cms.gov/3WIaIO6 🔗 Key Dates: https://go.cms.gov/3Ak3SGZ 🔗 Vitalacy Case Study: https://bit.ly/3UEmRE0   Vitalacy’s automated hand hygiene monitoring solutions are uniquely positioned to help hospitals meet these new standards and elevate patient safety. Learn how we help Colquitt Regional Medical Center lower their infection rates. Ensuring compliance and improving patient outcomes is now more achievable with Vitalacy as your partner.   #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareInnovation #CMS

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#SDPSeptember kicks off with the release of our new brief, “Better Care Access and Outcomes with Medicaid State Directed Payments.” Learn more about how #EssentialHospitals are using state directed payments (SDPs) to improve care in communities. https://bit.ly/47t3sdN

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Check out this informative brief from America's Essential Hospitals (AEH) explaining the vital role State Directed Payments play in increasing access to care and improving #healthcare quality nationwide. We applaud the impact that is being driven by these programs and our clients. Click AEH's post below for the full brief. #SDPSeptember #EssentialHospitals #healthcare And click this link to explore more insights from Sellers Dorsey on improving healthcare quality and access: https://hubs.li/Q02Q70Bf0

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Health literacy is vital for advancing Medicaid equity. Center for Health Care Strategies latest resource equips healthcare professionals with practical strategies to improve how they communicate with Medicaid members, ensuring patients understand and access the care they deserve. Strengthening these communication efforts helps break down barriers, fosters trust, and leads to more equitable health outcomes. Explore these insights to enhance patient engagement and drive better results in your community.

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Discover how the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region transformed its provider lifecycle management with V12 Network. This powerful change has revolutionized their operations, leading to a more efficient, compliant, and future-ready system. Dive into the full success story and see how innovation made all the difference: https://bit.ly/3ANmL5o #Virsys12Success

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Stop wasting time. Learn how to simplify the data journey in healthcare during a free online event for leaders in skilled #nursing, long-term care and senior living facilities. Shorten the journey between data and decisions on September 17. Register today. #Healthcare

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Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the request for applications (RFA) for the ACO Primary Care Flex (PC Flex) Model, which will test #primarycare hybrid payments within MSSP beginning January 1, 2025. (https://lnkd.in/epgeV9ie) The application portal is open now (https://lnkd.in/erZPbmGq). To apply, ACOs must submit an MSSP application (as an initial, re-entering, or renewing/early renewing applicant) and a supplemental PC Flex application questionnaire. The MSSP application is open now through June 17 at 12:00pm (noon) ET. The PC Flex supplemental application must be submitted by August 1, 2024. CMS will host a model applications webinar on June 6 at 2-3:30pm ET. (https://lnkd.in/eVJJKrrP) Considerations for applying to PC Flex were discussed during NAACOS' MSSP 2025 Application Insights webinar yesterday, the slides and recording will be available on-demand shortly (https://lnkd.in/ejizaatZ). Stay tuned for additional NAACOS resources on the PC Flex model. Key model details: > The model will run January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2029. > Eligible participants are low revenue ACOs using prospective assignment that begin a new MSSP agreement starting Jan. 1, 2025; ACOs cannot simultaneously participate in Advance Investment Payments (AIP). > Participation is at the ACO level and all ACO participants and their primary care providers will be required to participate; fee reductions will be applied at the TIN/NPI level. > In addition to the MSSP application and PC Flex questionnaire, applicants must submit a spend plan, roster of non-physician practitioner data, and assurance of ability to repay; applicants may withdraw the PC Flex application at any time prior to signing the Participation Agreement (December 6 – 12, 2024), and may withdraw the PC Flex application without impacting the MSSP application. > Participants will be required to submit a health equity plan, collect and report health equity data, and secure a repayment mechanism (separate from MSSP repayment mechanism for 2-sided tracks). > ACOs will distribute the Prospective Primary Care Payment (PPCP) to their participant primary care providers, FQHCs and RHCs. CMS will require ACOs to publicly report information on the distribution of the PPCP. #valuebasedcare #accountablecare #healthcareinnovation

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Missed our webinar about the hype surrounding AI and outpatient infusion coding? Watch this snippet from the event to see how having an automated solution can simplify your coding so that you aren't leaving revenue on the table.

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A new report from AHA shows the resilience and unwavering commitment of hospitals and health systems to delivering better care and outcomes to the patients and communities they serve. Click the link below to learn more. https://buff.ly/3BcfSup

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Join home health regulatory expert and advocate Cindy Campbell RN, MHA Healthcare Informatics for an important webinar on the latest CMS proposal for CY 2025, which includes significant payment cuts and adjustments that may affect your home health agency’s future. #WellSky #homehealth #proposedrule #CY2025 #CMS #paymentcuts #webinar Register today!

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Nursing informatics professionals are at the forefront of healthcare transformation! This article underscores their pivotal role in enhancing patient care delivery. Their expertise in integrating technology and clinical practice is crucial for advancing healthcare systems. Read Along: https://lnkd.in/etKcVMfh 👏 #nursinginformatics #healthcareinnovation #digitalhealth #vytrac

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The patient journey starts the minute a patient begins their search for a doctor. Help patients find the right care—from doctors to prescribing physicians—with MediFind. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VUqRBf

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Traditional EHR systems often fall short in supporting the essential functions of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) under #CalAIM. ECM requires seamless coordination across physical, behavioral, and social determinants of health, proactive member engagement, and real-time data exchange—capabilities that extend beyond the scope of many EHRs. Our Incedo #CareManagement platform is fully aligned with ECM and fills the gap of traditional EHR systems. Incedo offers an integrated whole-person approach to care management and facilitates collaboration across providers and managed care plans to improve outcomes for California’s most vulnerable populations. If you’re looking for a complete #ECM solution, let’s talk about how Incedo can help. https://hubs.ly/Q02RnVwW0 #HealthcareInnovation

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CMS recently issued a correction notice associated with the FY 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule, which corrected errors in the ICD-10 mappings used to group patients into payment groups under the SNF PPS. These errors may have led to errors in payment for a limited number of SNF PPS claims. CMS encourages providers to recalculate HIPPS codes and adjust claims that meet the following criteria: -Primary diagnosis listed in item I0020B of the patient assessment associated with the claim is also listed in Table 2 in the correction notice -One of items J2300–J2330 is checked on the patient assessment associated with the claim https://lnkd.in/gavgAaZG

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Sterile Processing: From Hidden Costs to Heroic Gains! Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) are the unsung heroes of healthcare, directly impacting #surgeon satisfaction, #patientsafety, and hospital profitability. A glitch in SPD operations doesn't just cause a hiccup; it triggers a domino effect of delays, increased risks, and financial setbacks. Investing in Moab Healthcare’s strategic guidance is like turbocharging your #hospital's engine—turning potential pitfalls into powerhouse performance. [email protected]

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