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The PAN Foundation has announced our 2024 healthcare policy and education priorities, and I couldn't be prouder of this organization or more excited for the year ahead. This year, PAN will continue to advocate for compassionate policies and work tirelessly as we ask government entities to: - Pass the HELP Copays Act and ban copay accumulator and maximizer programs. - Ensure telehealth services provided during the public health emergency are maintained and made permanent. - Mitigate the impact of restrictive utilization management practices on patients through prior authorization and step therapy policy solutions. - Enact regulatory or legislative solutions to abolish alternative funding programs. We will also be expanding our education efforts to increase awareness around: - Changes to the Medicare Part D program enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act, including the expansion of the federal Extra Help program, Medicare Part D annual cap on out-of-pocket costs, and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. - The harm caused by alternative funding programs and how employers should avoid them.

Due to significant interest, the application deadline for the second cohort of the Illinois House Call Project has been extended to Friday, May 3. During this time, HCCI continues to invite passionate Illinois providers to apply for selection — including independent entities, those affiliated with hospital systems, and hospice and palliative care programs looking to add or expand their home-based primary care services: https://ow.ly/e2Zw50R7oTV Apply now to receive these benefits: • Get a Practice “Checkup”: Take part in a confidential evaluation of your practice by HCCI, including billing and coding, geographic scheduling, staffing, and more. Then we will show you how to use tailored market intelligence from our Confer Analytics™ platform to pinpoint opportunities for growth. • Receive Comprehensive Training: Participate in innovative operational and clinical training and obtain numerous resources, ranging from online courses to Tools & Tip Sheets. • Opportunity to Acquire Grant Funding: Take advantage of opportunities to receive grant funding to support your practice’s growth and sustainability goals. • Gain Access to Industry Experts: Receive exclusive access to experts in the field and community support from your colleagues in the second cohort and previous cohort. Karly Denes, HCCI’s Outreach and Engagement Specialist, will also support the selected practices. “I’ll hold a practice’s ‘hand’ throughout the whole process,” Denes said. “We're going to offer many types of support. If, for example, you need assistance setting up a staffing model for offering house calls or billing for a specific service, then I’ll collaborate with you and find resources for whatever challenge you're facing.” “This is something that's so personal to me and the people who work for HCCI,” she added. “We have personal experiences with family, friends, and community members needing this kind of support, so we want to emphasize how impactful home-based primary care is.” Be part of a pioneering healthcare movement intended to revolutionize healthcare. #housecalls #healthcare #homecare #homebasedprimarycare

✅ Imagine a world where palliative care is a standard part of healthcare. Every clinician equipped to offer basic palliative services. That's the goal. 🤝 Interdisciplinary palliative care teams should be the backbone of all healthcare systems, ensuring every patient receives the comprehensive care they deserve. 📚 Knowledge is power. Patients need to be aware of hospice services long before they find themselves in need of them, ensuring they can make informed choices about their care. 🌍 And let's talk about equity – it's crucial that education, access, and provision of these services are fair and inclusive, reaching every corner of our society.

Let’s be honest - when you visit a primary care doctor these days, you’re often just a number. With doctors handling hundreds of patients, they don’t always remember who you are or your medical history. It’s unfortunate, but it’s the reality of today’s healthcare system. That’s why my mission for the senior community is so much more than just offering healthcare education. It’s about connecting them with the right resources - whether it’s healthcare programs, housing, meals, or even medical equipment. Many seniors don’t fully understand the insurance they’re signed up for or what coverage they actually have. This is where we can step in, help them navigate the system, and provide the guidance they need. We’re not just providing services; we’re becoming partners in their care, making sure they have access to what they need and the knowledge to use it. That’s the difference I want to make. 💬 How can we better support seniors in navigating their healthcare? Share your ideas or experiences below! #SeniorCareSupport #HealthcareAdvocacy #NavigatingHealthcare #ElderlyWellbeing #PatientCenteredCare

  Sign Up Today for the Fall 2024 Angelic Health Education Academy Conference "Leading Healthcare Innovation in 2024 September 25th 8 am to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, NJ Join us for this very popular FREE half-day Conference for Healthcare Professionals Offering 2 CEUs for Social Workers, Case Managers, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, and Certified Assisted Living Administrators. Presented by Bratton Law Great networking opportunities, and a delicious breakfast is included. Learn and enjoy yourself. It's an experience you'll look forward to every year. Topics Include: End -of-Life Issues with Dementia A review of physical and cognitive issues at each stage of Alzheimer's Disease; list care goals for end-of-life care. Explore end-of-life interventions; explain how palliative and hospice care can improve quality of life   Benefits of Technology for Older Adults Relay existing technologies to your patients, residents, and families to help facilitate a longer, safer stay at home; helps patients, residents, and families understand where they can obtain this technology. How these technologies can assist with keeping the older adult safer; assist the family in coordinating transfer of these technologies to long term care facilities if there is a need Register at https://lnkd.in/eTayJeWN

Hey AcademyHealth folks! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite poster…consider one of the THREE nominations from our team (Alex Hoyt, Jennifer Perloff, John D. Chapman) #8: The Quality of NP Delivered Home-based Primary Care: A National Medicare Claims Analysis Takeaway: NPs excel in end-of-life care in the home #1: The Impact of State-level Practice Regulations on the Quality of Home-based primary care. Takeaway: Scope of practice laws do not improve or impede quality of care in NP Delivered Home-based Primary Care. #13 Validating a Method to Identify Primary Care Providers in Medicare Takeaway: The Primary Care Provider Identification Algorithm is reliable when compared with licensure data on Massachusetts physicians. Grateful to Columbia University School of Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for the support.

Are you in an NHS team which doesn’t currently have a Symplify subscription? We are now offering a FREE no-obligation trial and training package to all NHS teams. What is included: - A free 30 day demo account for everyone in your team - A free 1.5 hour online training session from Vanessa (founder and clinical director) - Ongoing email support for all team members throughout the trial period and beyond Over 40 health trusts in the UK already subscribe to Symplify and benefit from our substantial team discounts. Here are some of the wonderful things they’ve told us about the impact Symplify has on their clinical practice and outcomes: 100% of NHS managers surveyed agreed that Symplify saves SLT staff time. 80% of NHS managers reported overall financial savings from investing in Symplify, and none reported a loss. Over 92% of SLT staff agreed that Symplify saves resource preparation time, and makes it easier to deliver evidence-based, individualised therapy. 96% of respondents would recommend Symplify to other NHS teams. “Symplify is invaluable. It saves so much time and enables me to make resources tailored to the child's needs, rather than using generic resources.” “Symplify has more than halved my resource making time. It's so quick and easy to use.” There’s no pressure at all to subscribe after the trial period. Just drop Vanessa an email on vanessa@symplify.co.uk if you’d like to find out more and get started. #nhs #speechandlanguagetherapy #slpeeps #seeyoulaterlaminator

RN Educators: Transforming Healthcare Through Passion and Innovation The education we provide whether it be patients or clinicians helps to improve the quality of care in healthcare. The goal is always figure out a better way that increases patient and clinician satisfaction while improving patient health through evidence based practices.

There is still time to register for our webinar today titled: Fostering Improvement Strategies in Nursing Homes - 5-Star Quality Rating Join PharmScript LLC, LLC. on Tuesday, July 30th, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT. Colleen Toebe, Director of Consulting Services with Pathway Health, will present the webinar. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e5pbMn3p Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the quality measure reported on Care Compare 2. Examine the revisions to the quality rating program 3. Devise a QAPI program to facilitate improvement