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Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report showed another month of solid performance through the first half of 2024. Learn about the drivers from Lisa Goldstein, Managing Director, Kaufman Hall, in this blog post: https://bit.ly/3B7eoSq

A New Era Beyond the HITECH Act: Empowering Patients with MyRxWallet While the HITECH Act of 2009 laid the groundwork for standardizing electronic health records (EHR), it’s time to move beyond its limitations. At MyRxWallet, we’re leading a revolution in healthcare technology that prioritizes patient autonomy and data security. Unlike traditional systems that lock patients into predefined formats, MyRxWallet gives patients full control over their medical records. Our technology empowers patients with explicit directives to their providers: medical information is never to be disclosed or discussed without written consent. Upon completing a diagnosis and treatment plan, any information entered into the EHR by the provider is removed or blacked out after the necessary reimbursement processes are completed. Furthermore, upon the completion of the patient’s medical visit, the provider must directly supply the patient with their medical information into the patient’s EHR. Failure to comply with this requirement, as prescribed by federal legislation such as the 21st Century Cures Act, will result in a notice of noncompliance issued to the provider within the timeframe allowed by law. This level of control fundamentally challenges the status quo established by legacy systems like Epic. As MyRxWallet enters the arena, the days of proprietary data silos and limited patient access are numbered. We believe that healthcare data should be as dynamic and adaptable as the patients it represents, with security and privacy at the forefront. Epic may have capitalized on the past, but the future belongs to those who empower patients. With MyRxWallet, we’re not just keeping pace—we’re setting a new standard. #PatientEmpowerment #DataPrivacy #HealthcareInnovation #MyRxWallet #21stCenturyCuresAct

🚀 Virtual Wards Conference – Don’t Miss It! 🚀 Join us on 9th July at the Virtual Wards Conference and speak with our colleague James Wolfenden. We'll also be presenting 'Overview of Oldham’s Hospital & Care @ Home and 2hr UCR,' showcasing how virtual wards were implemented in Oldham and the significant impact on healthcare delivery. Key points include: 🔹 The integration of virtual wards into hospital care 🔹 Success stories and patient outcomes 🔹 Insights on future implementations https://lnkd.in/eq6GUh8R

Thinking about attending American Academy of Family Physicians annual Physician Health and Well-being Conference, May 6-8 in Scottsdale, Arizona? Here are two upcoming deadlines to keep in mind: Feb. 16 is the cutoff to submit e-posters, and applications for resident and new physician travel scholarships are due by March 1. Learn more about these opportunities and review other conference information — including its dynamic lineup of expert speakers — at aafp.org/phwb. #aafpwellbeing

This course is a huge resource for prehospital providers. Two years ago despite lengthy discussion that I spent much time in with some folks at AAP the board that overseas the Neonatal Resuscitation Program did not feel paramedics could effectively instruct this course. They did identify that paramedics such as myself in specialty roles were to be taken into consideration for future NRP Instructor Eligibility (a step in the right direction!). Will AAP’s PEPP program in theory offers basic Neo Resus curriculum, it is often not the core focus of the class. PEPP classes are also regionally offered/required whereas NRP is an near universal standard. Most EMS agencies only require AHA PALS, but that does not address neonatal resusciation during a field delivery setting. Paramedics often rely on paramedics for instruction all across the nation, and while NRP often remains inaccessible to prehospital provider programs like this really help bridge the gap between the hospital and field. Kudos Dusty, Sarah, and Alix! Way to bridge the gap!

Have you caught up on ECHO 125 yet? In our latest issue there's a fascinating article on the use of echo in assessing arterio-venous malformations written by the team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Members can read it here: https://ow.ly/PbEG50R2XSb

It is a sad testament to the state of healthcare in New Yorks State that there are more F rates facilities in New York than anywhere else, and New York does not boast one single A rated facility. I fear the situation will only worsen especially with recent reports that there are more rural hospitals at risk of closure in New York than any other state. NYS leadership needs to step up for the sake and safety of our citizens to provide the healthcare they deserve. https://lnkd.in/er-QZeNP https://lnkd.in/eZhQ7Cp3

DYK?: Critical care hospitals like Vibra Hospital of Denver play a key role in our local healthcare community. 🏥 A critical care hospital is a type of specialty hospital that provides care for individuals suffering from critical and chronic medical issues. These patients often arrive on a ventilator and require an extended hospital stay, which is why they are sometimes called a "long-term acute care hospital" -- but don't let the name fool you: this name simply contrasts the length of stay against a general hospital. Take a few moments to learn more about critical care hospitals ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWt6cmTF

A very nice view into a cathlab showing what can be done in the cardiac domain with the systems we develop.