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The California SNF Workforce & Quality Incentive Program (WQIP) incentivizes facilities to improve quality of care, advance equity in healthcare outcomes and invest in workforce. SHP utilizes the program domains and measurement areas to estimate potential incentive payments based on a number of factors, including MDS data, CMS data releases, previous year cost reporting and survey health deficiencies. SHP’s WQIP report displays the data at a high-level view for each facility in your corporate portfolio, as well as providing greater drilldown detail for represented domains and measures. Schedule a free demo today to learn more. https://okt.to/rfxNPs #cawqip #skillednursing #intellilogix #shp

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The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) celebrates Elizabeth Eisenberg, MSN, RN, CVAHP from Scripps Health for commitment to excellence in the specialty of healthcare value analysis! Liz has signified this commitment by signing the official Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) healthcare value analysis pledge. To learn more about the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) Commitment pledge: https://lnkd.in/gqEWPBue. #AHVAP #valuebasedcare #excellenceincare #valueanalysis

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According to this article in Modern Healthcare, discussing a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, we have 16 rural hospitals at risk of closing in Washington State, and another 8 in Oregon. It’s disheartening but not surprising when reimbursement rates don’t cover the cost to provide care and hospitals have been operating at a loss for much too long. Make no mistake, it is an issue of health equity when our neighbors in rural and underserved communities face hospital closure and risk further losing access to care.  #healthequity #healthcare #healthcareaccess https://lnkd.in/gHr4Qz-j

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📢 SimiTree proudly supported Eden Health (Home Health, Hospice, Home Care)'s acquisition of A Plus Hospice Care in Nevada. SimiTree’s comprehensive services included clinical/operational due diligence, financial due diligence, and Quality of Earnings Analysis. Another successful step in expanding access to essential healthcare services! Read the full release now: https://bit.ly/3AQCSzB #Healthcare #MA #Hospice

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☝ Don't Miss the Application Deadlines for the ACO Primary Care Flex Model! CMS is accepting applications for the ACOs Primary Care Flex Model until August 1, 2024. Interested organizations must apply as new or renewing ACOs to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) by June 17, 2024. The ACO PC Flex Model will launch on January 1, 2025, and run for five years. Low-revenue ACOs participating in the Shared Savings Program can apply to the ACO PC Flex Model. This innovative model aims to increase the number of low-revenue ACOs and enhance primary care payment through a Prospective Primary Care Payment (PPCP) option, shifting payment from fee-for-service to a predictable, monthly payment. 💲 Enhance primary care payment and innovative care delivery  📉 Narrow Disparities in health care outcomes  🔻Reduce program expenditures while preserving the quality of care  💪 Strengthen participation incentives for new and low-revenue ACOs 💰 Base Rate and Payment Enhancements  💴 One-time Advanced Shared Savings Payment Health Equity Strategy to drive accountable care and advance health equity #ACOPrimaryCareFlexModel #HealthcareInnovation #PrimaryCare #AccountableCare #Medicare #HealthEquity #SustainableHealthcare #ValueBasedCare #VBC #RiskAdjustment #PPCP #SharedSavings #CMS https://lnkd.in/gmiKZsHM

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This terrific collaboration with Instacart will give care teams at our 80+ FQHC partners a tool to quickly and easily help patients determine SNAP eligibility.

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#ProvidenceHealth ratchets up #ValueBasedCare contracts in Southern Oregon where 80% of residents are covered by government payers: #Medicare #Medicaid and #ObamaCare exchanges. There’s a real limit to #hospital cost-shifting when only 20% of the population is covered by #employer-based payment (the most lucrative fee-for-service segment of #healthcare reimbursement). CEO says they have cut readmissions in half with robust post-discharge #CareManagement. Now THERE’s an idea!

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Enhancing Quality Improvement in Hospitals with ORControl™ Quality Improvement (QI) in healthcare isn’t just about outcomes—it’s about creating smoother, safer, and more efficient processes. ORControl™ empowers hospitals with minute-by-minute coordination, optimized OR utilization, and instant day-of-surgery insights, helping clinical teams stay aligned and proactive. By addressing challenges as they happen, ORControl supports a more streamlined, patient-centered approach to perioperative operations and day-of-surgery workflows. Learn more about how ORControl is transforming QI initiatives and advancing healthcare standards in this article by Becker's Health. View full article below ⬇

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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 save your place here: https://bit.ly/3MkxxT8

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CompassPoint Health Introduces Healthcare 2.0 26 December, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA CompassPoint Health (CPH) is set to introduce its revolutionary technology that will allow everyday Americans universal access to care. "America's healthcare system is broken, and patients' rights are at a historic low point" stated Founder and CEO Gary Brant. "I am proud to put CPH at the forefront of change, having a direct impact on millions of patients who will have the power in their hands to access life-saving care during medical emergencies". The California company is planning the first trials of its ground-breaking technology during the first quarter of 2025. Interested parties may sign up to be first in line for access to the CPH System by visiting https://lnkd.in/eC-C7hTC #healthcare #nursing #patients #california #medical #ambulance #emt #emergencyroom #hospital #clinic #doctors #medicalemergency

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What does calling my cable company have to do with Medicaid? I had to call a certain notorious cable/internet provider recently. The one with customer service so bad that it was skewered in a classic South Park episode. I blocked out an hour and braced for my inevitable PCOM aneurysm rupture. Shockingly, it was a breeze. The rep was friendly, and my issue vanished in minutes—a far cry from their usual 'dial-one-to-scream-into-the-void' reputation. So, what changed? Competition happened. A decade ago, our choices for cable and internet were as limited as the soda options in a health spa. Now, thanks to a buffet of streaming services—even including live local TV—the old cable giants had to step up their game or step aside. Turns out, competition is more effective than caffeine at improving service quality. Why can't Medicaid beneficiaries get the same treatment? Currently, most Medicaid coverage is through Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), where the state pays a fixed monthly rate per patient. This model should spur cost-efficiency, but it often just limits the scope of care. Low payments to doctors, restricted access to necessary services—who does that help? Could strict government regulations guarantee better service? Maybe, but FA Hayek (and a basic reading of history) prove that bureaucracy alone can't engineer excellence. And choice for Medicaid patients? Virtually non-existent. Many areas offer just one MCO. If you're dissatisfied, too bad—there's no alternative. It's like being stuck with dial-up in the era of fiber optics. Long wait times for basic procedures, no freedom to seek better coverage... It's eerily reminiscent of the old cable monopoly days. In the private sector, at least there's a semblance of choice: HMOs, PPOs, HSAs... But for Medicaid recipients? Sorry, the state chooses for you. Hope you like it. Our Medicaid system desperately needs a dose of competition. Isn't it time we offer Medicaid patients the luxury of choice that drives quality up and costs down? https://t.co/C7XE6CpIIP Joe Grogan Lisa Grabert Joanne Spetz Cheerag Upadhyaya, MD, MBA, MSc, FAANS, FACS Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, FAANS, FACS Sanjay Dhall Larry Bucshon, M.D.

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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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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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Healthcare Deals and News for Week ending September 20th, 2024: · Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) to Acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.115 Billion, Expanding Community Oncology Services · Northwest Urgent Care, Subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH), Acquires 10 Arizona Urgent Care Centers from Carbon Health, Expanding Tucson Healthcare Network · Encore Clinical Holdings Corp (Encore Wound Care) Expands Wound Care Services in Northeast Ohio with Acquisition of Ohio Wound Care · CentralReach Acquires Behavior Science Technology Inc., Insight Partners and Arc Capital Development, to Enhance ABA Care with AI-Powered Treatment Fidelity Solutions · Vyne Medical Acquires Extract Systems to Enhance Healthcare Automation and Data Management Capabilities via its Financial Sponsors, Health Catalyst Capital (HCC) and TJC · RLDatix Acquires SocialClimb to Enhance Healthcare Operations with Comprehensive Patient Insights and Reputation Management via Nordic Capital, Pantheon International Plc, Torreal, Resolve Growth Partners, Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), TA Associates, and Five Arrows Principal Investments · SubjectWell Acquires Trials24 GmbH via WindRose Health Investors · MedeAnalytics Acquires SubPop Health, Inc., a spinout from Hashed Health, via JLL Partners · Blue Matter Acquires Sam Brown Healthcare Communications., via Baird Capital · Panacea Healthcare Solutions Acquires KA Consulting Services a Division of Panacea via its Financial Sponsors Columbia Pacific Capital Partners and The Firmament Group · Agape Care Group Expands Hospice Services with Acquisition of Select Crossroads Hospice Facilities Across Four States via Audax Private Equity, H.I.G. Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners Other and Venture News · Xvivo Perfusion Acquires FlowHawk Software Platform to Enhance US Transplant Clinical Workflow Automation Healthtech Solutions Inc. · Candid Health Secures $29M in Series B Funding Led by 8VC, Joined by First Round Capital, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator · Scriptology Acquires RxLive, Accelerating Growth with AI-Driven Medication Management Platform · Fabric Expands Virtual Healthcare Network with Acquisition of TeamHealth VirtualCare For more details on these transactions and more: https://lnkd.in/gqPHCCYU Read our recently released BioAstronautics, (Space Health) white paper on the future of space health. https://lnkd.in/gbvyC5j3 Join our bankers at these events: Sept 25 - 26 HFMA Columbus OH Oct 7-9 - Behavioral Health Business Invest Conference Dallas TX Oct 20- 23 HLTH Las Vegas NV Lawrence, Evans & Co. LLC (LECO) is a leading national healthcare financial advisory firm. We specialize in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring for lower middle market private companies, delivering strategic solutions to maximize value and drive long-term growth across healthcare, technology, and business services.

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Join the conversation! Our team is facilitating the strategy task force of a hospital client in Washington State this week. We're analyzing surveys, focus groups, market, and organizational data to develop a strategic plan framework for the next three years. What are your favorite and least favorite strategic working session activities? Do you hate ice breakers? Love SWOT analysis? Share your thoughts! #strategicplanning #healthcare #hospital #WashingtonStateHospitals #taskforce #dataanalysis

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How are you onboarding your new physicians? A recent report from the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment highlights the importance of a positive onboarding experience for physician satisfaction. Leaders from City of Hope, MD Anderson, and UC San Diego Health share their strategies for creating a welcoming and impactful onboarding process. Key takeaways: Social onboarding: Building connections and fostering a sense of community is essential. Collaboration and mission alignment: Emphasize the organization's goals and create opportunities for collaboration. Dedicated support: Assign onboarding ambassadors to guide new physicians and provide ongoing support. What are your organization's best practices for physician onboarding? https://lnkd.in/g4EJzxgX

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