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Customizing intake forms can establish a good rapport with patients from day one. How? By gathering all the relevant information needed to support a more personalized treatment plan. See our latest blog post for details: https://hubs.ly/Q02JCy-00 #PatientIntake #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #PatientEngagement

Go behind the scenes to see how GT Healthcare's commitment to efficiency and patient empowerment is changing the game. In just 2-3 visits, their providers can confidently diagnose and implement treatment plans, providing swift and effective care. Learn how they're implementing innovative solutions that elevate patient care and streamline healthcare operations. 📖 Uncover the details here: https://lnkd.in/g7fZuXg5

Value-Based Care vs. Fee for Service. It MATTERS! 7 Ways Primary Care with a First Stop Health doctor differs from a fee-for-service, 15-minute appt, with a traditional primary care doctor. Quality alone is worth the switch! #ValueBasedCare 1. Better Mental Health Support 2. Convenience 3. Longer Visits, More Trust 4. Improved Care Coordination 5. Better Access 6. Proactive vs. Reactive 7. No Cost & No Claims If you missed our 20-Min Benefit Buzz last week on Value-Based care, message me and I will send you the link! https://lnkd.in/eGPDYkBW

Did you know that over 60% of patients struggle with understanding their treatment plans? This communication gap can significantly impact their health outcomes. In my latest Carecue blog post, I explore simple yet effective strategies to enhance patient comprehension. From using visual aids to simplifying medical jargon, these tips can make a real difference in how patients perceive and follow through with their care. Want to learn more about improving patient communication and ensuring better outcomes? Click the link to read the full article! https://lnkd.in/d78UxVuP #Healthcare #PatientCare #MedicalWriting #HealthLiteracy #Carecue

Embracing the heart of healthcare: Person-Centered Care 🌟💙 In a world where every individual is unique, let's celebrate the power of personalized care. Putting people at the center of their health journey fosters dignity, respect, and meaningful connections. Here's to a compassionate approach that honors the individuality of each person. #PersonCenteredCare #HealthcareWithHeart #CelebrateUniqueness https://lnkd.in/ge6TFs9d

Clover Health and Quartet Health are joining forces to improve healthcare for Clover's members with serious mental illness (SMI). What this means for patients: - Integrated Care: Patients will receive coordinated care for their physical and mental health needs, addressing the whole person. - Reduced Fragmentation: No more navigating a complex healthcare system. This program provides comprehensive care in one place. - Improved Quality of Life: By addressing both physical and mental health needs, patients can experience a significant improvement in their well-being. - No Additional Cost: This program is available to Clover members at no extra charge. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02qzlrx0

Read how I believe holistic care will change the way patients receive support.

Get your questions answered! Trauma-informed care (TIC) best practices are now a hallmark of successful healthcare and human service organizations. While it can be challenging to know where to start on the journey toward becoming trauma-informed organizations, the destination is well worth it. To register for this virtual session on Tues, May 7 at 1PM, visit https://loom.ly/l4_ZGfM #traumainformedcare #bestpractices #healthcare

Great blog about the benefits of MBC and how to truly use the data to improve care for individuals and within the organization! Makes me think having MBC data for staff may make it easier to apply such concepts with our clients. As we often discuss in ethics and compliance work…it is impossible to have clients who are doing better than our staff so we need to have as much focus on the wellbeing of our employees!

Health care! Let's talk Trauma Informed Care from the Center for Health Care Strategies. I love that the trauma informed care includes not only the patients but the staff. Have you talked about this at your office? If not- click on the links and give it a read, talk to your staff and coworkers. Think about patient care through the lens of trauma informed care. All quotes are directly from their website https://lnkd.in/gBMS7MdN Safety: Throughout the organization, patients and staff feel physically and psychologically safe Trustworthiness + Transparency: Decisions are made with transparency, and with the goal of building and maintaining trust Peer Support Individuals with shared experiences are integrated into the organization and viewed as integral to service delivery Collaboration Power differences — between staff and clients and among organizational staff — are leveled to support shared decision-making Empowerment Patient and staff strengths are recognized, built on, and validated — this includes a belief in resilience and the ability to heal from trauma Humility + Responsiveness Biases and stereotypes (e.g., based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, geography) and historical trauma are recognized and addressed