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🌟 Prioritizing Continuity of Care in Primary Care🌟 Recent research underscores the critical role of continuity of care in primary healthcare. Analysis suggests that if all practices provided the same level of continuity as the top 10%, overall consultation demand could drop by 5%. This continuity boost notably benefits patients with complex needs. Urgent care models, while important, should not compromise continuity. Patients seeing their regular doctor tend to have more productive consultations, emphasizing the value of familiarity in care. Concerns have been raised about plans mandating same-day access hubs, potentially eroding personalized care. Policy discussions are underway regarding continuity's inclusion in GP contracts and quality frameworks. Let's prioritize continuity of care in healthcare policies and practices, ensuring better outcomes for patients and providers alike. #Healthcare #ContinuityOfCare #PrimaryCare #PatientOutcomes

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic substantial federal funding supported hospitals and healthcare providers coping with increased patient loads, but in 2023 as expenses rise the funding no longer covers the full costs hospitals are facing.   Explore the solutions proposed by EisnerAmper’s alan wink and fellow industry experts in NJBIZ’s article “Hospitals face high costs, reduced funding post-pandemic.” #heathcare #tech #EisnerAmper

When healthcare team members feel disempowered, their detachment reflects in their care, impacting the patient experience. The words we choose in healthcare shape our approach to patient care. Shifting from depersonalizing language to personalized narratives can reshape. how we view and treat patients. This is why it's essential to build an environment where both employees AND patients are seen as individuals and given autonomy--it improves everyone's experience and increases quality of care. #Healthcare #PatientExperience #PatientCare

OSF HealthCare has significantly improved patient care with its innovative care transition program. By integrating patient monitoring and tracking technologies, they've reduced hospital readmission rates from 29% to a remarkable 9%. This approach not only ensures continuous patient engagement but also enhances the overall quality of healthcare delivery. These strategic advancements demonstrate how technology can profoundly impact healthcare management and patient outcomes. #HealthTech #PatientCare #ReadmissionRates https://lnkd.in/gkTe4Arw

Did you know the healthcare industry loses a staggering $150 BILLION a year due to patient no shows? Transportation issues are cited as the reason for missing medical appointments 65% of the time among seniors. Not only does this impact clinic revenue, staff productivity, and create scheduling and operational stress, it hurts patients as they suffer from disrupted continuity of care, further exacerbating the issue. "For every dollar spent on NEMT, $11 is saved in long-term care." - Christopher Ochs, Kerico #healthcare #NEMT #medicaltransportation #healthcaretransport #seniorcare

For doctors, there are many issues to consider before choosing between starting a private practice and staying with or joining a larger healthcare system. Principal and National Director of HBK Healthcare Solutions Joshua J. Zarlenga, CPA, MBA details some of the advantages and disadvantages of entering into private practice. #healthcare #consultant #PhysiciansPractice #HBK75

Physician-owned hospitals tend to have the benefit of providing enhanced quality of care. While physician-owned practices certainly face their own unique struggles, their ability to provide more personalized care does often give them the upper hand with patients. #PhysicianOwnedHospitals #Healthcare #PatientCare

Having conducted over 10,000 primary care visits personally, I've identified a crucial area for improvement - the execution of care plans and follow-ups. One key factor is having a clear process to determine the person's needs during the visit and a reliable resource to ensure plan execution and accountability. Effective risk stratification, proactive engagement, and building trust are essential elements in reducing health risks, enhancing well-being, and optimizing financial performance. A well-executed care plan plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals. A successful visit hinges on providing a clear plan to both the individual and the care team for seamless follow-up. This blog delves into the importance of this hand-off process and the positive outcomes it yields. #advancedprimarycare #APC #Directprimarycare #valuebasedcare #medicareadvantage #populationhealth #wholepersoncare Josh M. Berlin Michael Fine Dr. Wayne Jonas Laurence Bauer Peter Hayes Jeffrey Hogan Christopher Crow, MD, MBA Primary Care Collaborative Catalyst Health Group American Academy of Family Physicians American Board of Family Medicine Bryce Heinbaugh, MBA - Healthcare Trailblazer Alan Roth Blair Thwaites Stanley Schwartz MD Trevor Huber D.O., FAAFP, DABFM Scott Haas Luigi Tullo

GP practices in the bottom 10% of funding per patient have around 1,200 patients per clinical staff member, compared with around 600 in the top-funded practices https://bit.ly/3XoMevj #healthdisparities #healthcare