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New Episode Drop! Unplugging from the System: A Journey into Direct Primary Care In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig explores the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Dr. Mazhar Khan from FreedomDoc at Westfield Premier. They discuss DPC’s patient-centered approach, emphasizing quality healthcare based on patient value rather than traditional metrics. Dr. Khan shares compelling anecdotes illustrating DPC’s effectiveness in providing comprehensive care for complex conditions, facilitated by unrestricted time with patients. Reflecting on his transition to DPC, Dr. Khan highlights the shift from volume-based quotas to a patient-focused approach, driven by a desire to prioritize genuine care. Christopher underscores DPC’s proactive stance towards healthcare, advocating for its adoption among young doctors to transform the healthcare landscape. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3V9z7N9

New Episode Drop! Unplugging from the System: A Journey into Direct Primary Care In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig explores the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Dr. Mazhar Khan from FreedomDoc at Westfield Premier. They discuss DPC’s patient-centered approach, emphasizing quality healthcare based on patient value rather than traditional metrics. Dr. Khan shares compelling anecdotes illustrating DPC’s effectiveness in providing comprehensive care for complex conditions, facilitated by unrestricted time with patients. Reflecting on his transition to DPC, Dr. Khan highlights the shift from volume-based quotas to a patient-focused approach, driven by a desire to prioritize genuine care. Christopher underscores DPC’s proactive stance towards healthcare, advocating for its adoption among young doctors to transform the healthcare landscape. https://bit.ly/3Tcg9Dd

For all my value-based care folks! I have a great virtual event for you. Pearl Health is hosting an informational webinar on ACO REACH and MSSP tomorrow, Thursday, June 27th at 2:30pm ET. With the CMS enrollment deadline fast approaching on August 1st, many primary care organizations and hospital systems are under pressure to evaluate the right mix of value-based care models for 2025. Join Pearl’s webinar for an overview of ACO REACH and MSSP, and a deeper dive into: • Financial, administrative, and clinical considerations and tradeoffs; • Key questions to help you determine the right mix of VBC models for your organization; and • How Pearl supports success in both programs with the right finances, technology, and services. Register here! https://lnkd.in/dMAzSRGH

Imagine a healthcare facility bustling with patients, yet every smile you see from the staff is genuine, not forced. I once volunteered with a healthcare organization that was determined to expand its services. We faced numerous challenges, from managing increased patient loads to ensuring our staff remained motivated and satisfied. It was an intense period, but the lessons learned were invaluable. We introduced a data-driven approach to measure our impact. By leveraging patient feedback, staff surveys, and clinical outcomes, we could see where our efforts were making a real difference. For instance, our innovative patient follow-up system drastically reduced readmission rates. We introduced a data-driven approach to measure our impact. By leveraging patient feedback, staff surveys, and clinical outcomes, we could see where our efforts were making a real difference. For instance, our innovative patient follow-up system drastically reduced readmission rates. How does your organization measure the impact of its initiatives? What strategies have you found effective in ensuring both patient outcomes and staff well-being improve as you grow? Share your experiences in the comments below!

Why is acknowledgment of National Patient Recognition Important? Let's take a look 👀 A. It reinforces confidence in the healthcare system "National Patient Recognition Week is important in reinforcing patients’ confidence in the healthcare service sector. The week aims to encourage increased sensitivity and impact on patient care by all healthcare practitioners in the country." B. It recommits doctors to better service delivery "It is not uncommon for doctors and other healthcare service professionals to face burnout and even lose interest in delivering top-notch service after attending to an ever-increasing number of patients daily. National Patient Recognition Week helps healthcare service professionals refocus their interest and attention on the patients with the ultimate goal of improving their overall experience." C. It promotes understanding of patients’ health history "One of the premises for the week is to promote the culture of emphasizing patient satisfaction through empathy. The week is meant to serve as the time when professionals in healthcare commit greater attention to patients and deliver exceptional service." Information is from: https://lnkd.in/g4C-gkX4

Check out the recent Beckers Hospital Review interview with Michele Sexton on the Hospital Emergency Review of Operations (HERO) Assessment. This is such a powerful tool for hospitals and physician practices—especially in challenging times—helping teams identify gaps in their operations and create real, actionable improvement plans. Proud to be part of a team that’s focused on making healthcare work better for everyone. If you haven’t heard about the HERO Assessment, check out the interview and see how it could benefit your organization. #healthcaretransformation #HEROassessment #MissionHealthcare #BeckersHealthcare #yourhospitalourmission

It's not too late to register!!!! We at SC Practical Solutions, along with ChartSpan, are excited to invite you to a free webinar on “Why Chronic Care Management Is Being Adopted by Independent Practices at a Record Pace,” held on June 11 at 12 pm ET. Independent providers and their staff know how critical it is to generate revenue while providing personalized, people-first care. In this webinar, we’ll discuss: What Medicare’s Chronic Care Management program is How CCM can reduce patients’ healthcare costs and hospital admissions Why CCM revenue* is valuable for independent practices Practical tips for implementing a successful CCM program Space is limited, so register today! https://lnkd.in/epUR6yPH

Most Maine hospitals struggle to be profitable; patients are forgoing care because they can’t afford it; and employers are just about tapped out on how many more dollars they can devote to employee benefits. It seems like the healthcare system isn’t working for anyone, so what can we possibly do? Nearly a year of collaboration with our Maine hospital systems to understand their delivery system finances has taught us that there’s no easy answer. The movement of dollars through the system is complicated (understatement of the year!), and no two hospitals systems are the same. Despite this understanding, though, we do believe that there are steps every hospital can take to improve the value of our healthcare system. At our upcoming event on June 6th, Steve Littleson, CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, will help us better understand the challenges facing our state’s hospitals, and our keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Pronovost, will outline the opportunity and strategy for making hospital care safer and more affordable for everyone. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this issue that impacts all Mainers and think about how we can work together towards a better solution. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghYh2x7G

At Hawthorne Effect, we're 💥 revolutionizing 💥 clinical trials. From easier access and enrollment to top-notch adherence, we're here to elevate the experience for everyone. Ready to see how we're shaking things up in healthcare? Learn about our clinical trial innovations and how we can boost your success rates today! #ClinicalTrials #HealthData #HawthorneEffect #HealthcareInnovation

Reading #MedicalNihilism by Jacob Stegenga in my opinion is essential for those of us passionate about providing the best possible care. As healthcare professionals, and hospital leaders we strive to base our decisions on solid evidence and deliver effective, compassionate treatments and patient care to our patients. Stegenga’s book is a reminder to approach this goal with humility and a critical eye. Three of my key takeaways: 1. Don’t overestimate Effectiveness. 2. Bias in Research: Strife for transparency and critical evaluation of evidence. 3. Conservatism: we sometimes have to emphasize the importance of “less is more” in patient care. Reading this book reminds me that humility is essential in healthcare; even with the best intentions, we must constantly reevaluate our practices to ensure we are truly serving the best interests of our patients.