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Physician burnout is real and driven by a combination of factors like administrative requirements and limitations on time for patient care. One way to help combat physician burnout is by leveraging resources like My Diabetes Tutor (MDT). Our virtual DSME program helps practices across the country improve patient care by providing the education your patients need. Partnering with MDT can help you focus on what you really want to do – provide great patient care - by: • Extending providers' expertise and capabilities • Giving patients an extra layer of support and engagement • Reducing adverse outcomes, which saves practices time on treating complications • Improving clinician approval ratings and NPS scores • Supporting better performance and compensation under value-based-care contracts and Medicare quality reporting plans • Improving HEDIS metrics Find out how MDT can help your practice reduce burnout while providing additional support to your patients with diabetes: https://buff.ly/3sf9m28 #diabetes #physicianburnout #diabetespatientmanagement

A4medicine https://lnkd.in/dQiH6NtA 🌟 New Guidance Alert: Headache in Adults - Triage 🌟 🧠 Navigating through the complexities of adult headaches can be challenging. Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your triage skills or someone looking to understand more about headache management, our latest guidance is here to illuminate the path. 🔍 Introducing our "Headache in Adults: Triage" guidance on A4medicine! This comprehensive resource provides essential insights into the triage process for headaches in adults, offering a structured approach to effectively assess and manage these conditions in primary care settings. 💡 From identifying key symptoms to understanding when to refer, our guide is meticulously designed to support clinicians in making informed decisions, ensuring patients receive the appropriate care they need. 📚 Dive into our latest section to explore: Detailed triage assessment strategies Diagnostic considerations Management pathways And much more! 👉 Check it out now: Headache in Adults: Triage on A4medicine 💬 We're committed to providing valuable educational material for clinicians working in primary care. Join us in enhancing patient care through better understanding and management of headaches. 📖 Visit A4medicine today and stay updated with the latest in clinical guidance. #HeadacheManagement #PrimaryCare #ClinicalGuidance #A4medicine #HealthcareProfessionals #TriageExcellence

A4medicine https://lnkd.in/dPmZTdGf 🌟 New Guidance Alert: Headache in Adults - Triage 🌟 🧠 Navigating through the complexities of adult headaches can be challenging. Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your triage skills or someone looking to understand more about headache management, our latest guidance is here to illuminate the path. 🔍 Introducing our "Headache in Adults: Triage" guidance on A4medicine! This comprehensive resource provides essential insights into the triage process for headaches in adults, offering a structured approach to effectively assess and manage these conditions in primary care settings. 💡 From identifying key symptoms to understanding when to refer, our guide is meticulously designed to support clinicians in making informed decisions, ensuring patients receive the appropriate care they need. 📚 Dive into our latest section to explore: Detailed triage assessment strategies Diagnostic considerations Management pathways And much more! 👉 Check it out now: Headache in Adults: Triage on A4medicine 💬 We're committed to providing valuable educational material for clinicians working in primary care. Join us in enhancing patient care through better understanding and management of headaches. 📖 Visit A4medicine today and stay updated with the latest in clinical guidance. #HeadacheManagement #PrimaryCare #ClinicalGuidance #A4medicine #HealthcareProfessionals #TriageExcellence

SmartSearches is now LIVE in 10 practices in England with a further 64 ready to come on board. We're delighted that our Diabetes module, which has already helped one London PCN achieve its locally enhanced service, is now up and running in nine other NHS practices with 65 more from around the UK ready to come on board and experience how we can help staff and patients alike. We're passionate about using tech for good and SmartSearches helps practices and PCNs identify patients and ensure they are have their key checks and tests. We know that a big tasks for any practice team is ensuring patients receive their nine key care processes - so we've built something that simplifes the process for you. One search and one dashboard for ALL your diabetes patients. Using SmartSearches helps staff cut down on the administrative time it takes to identify and contact patients. Instead of multiple searches to find your type 2 diabetes patients, SmartSearches does it in one search, displaying all patient data in an easy to view dashboard to allow you to target patients based on outstanding checks and tests. What about three treatment targets? It also includes the three treatment targets and non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, displaying PCN and practice progress towards targets in a real-time tracker to help ensure you don't fall behind. #diabetes #primarycare #generalpractice #medtech

Getting an appointment at the GP's is a nightmare. I rarely go, by the time I have an appointment I am OK again (touch wood 🌲!) Interesting research shows that People with 3 or more illnesses take up 34.5% of GPs time. Thats is up from 22.5% in 2005. This category of people only account for 16% of the population. Health Secretary Wes Streeting “The front door to the NHS is broken,” he said. “GPs are overstretched and far too many patients are finding it impossible to get an appointment when they need one.” 🎆 No sh*t Sherlock The thing is there are less GPs than ever (15% less than in 2013) and more patients AND more older patients with multiple illnesses. The average GPs appointment length of time has also risen. Its like the perfect storm. 🌪 It doesnt take a brain surgeon to figure it out. 🧠 The solution is simple though?? assuming the population keeps growing and older. More GPs needed! = More Doctors need training. Less admin for GPs and more patient facing time. See the full article here https://lnkd.in/g5vMkuwV?

Happy Healthcare Quality Week from Central Florida Inpatient Medicine (CFIM)!  This week, we spotlight our Chronic Care Management (CCM) program, designed to make managing your health seamless and stress-free. With our 24/7 provider lines, monthly care plans, and continuous education, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our CCM program offers: 24/7 Access: Reach a provider team member anytime for non-emergent concerns.  Monthly Care Plans: Review medications, diagnoses, and documentation to stay on track.  Education: Learn strategies for meeting your health goals with your care coordinator’s support.  Regular Communication: Stay connected with your coordinator to discuss goals and concerns.  Closing Care Gaps: Keep up with annual screenings and proactive health steps.  Connected Care: Ensure seamless coordination between your primary provider, specialists, and facilities. For those with Medicare and multiple chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, depression, or high blood pressure, our CCM services are here to connect the dots and help you focus on what you love. Experience personalized assistance, coordinated care, and expert guidance to achieve your health goals. Here’s to a week dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality and making a real difference in your care! Contact us today to get started at 407.647.2346 or ccm@cflim.com. #HealthcareQualityWeek #ChronicCareManagement #ConnectedCare 

1 in 3 Doctors report serious adverse events linked to prior authorization. A recent survey reveals that prior authorization has led to serious adverse events for patients. These events included ⚠️Hospitalization ⚠️Life-threatening situations ⚠️Disability or permanent bodily damage ⚠️Congenital anomalies ⚠️Birth defects ⚠️Death Physicians expressed concerns that prior authorization requirements led to greater use of health care resources. This resulted in unnecessary waste rather than cost savings. Specifically, about two-thirds of physicians reported that resources were diverted to ineffective initial treatments (64%) or additional office visits (62%) due to prior authorization policies. Additionally, 46% of physicians reported that prior authorization led to urgent or emergency care for patients. The AMA has advocated for reforming the prior authorization process to reduce waste, delays, and disruptions in care delivery. The survey highlights the need for reform in the prior authorization process to improve patient care and reduce administrative burden. What do you think? Let me know in the comments. Dave Worachek Ray Berry Derek Smith Linda Finkel #RevenueCycle #RevenueCycleManagement #PriorAuthorizations

As leaders in emergency medical services, we play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of our aging population. The CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure is a critical initiative designed to enhance the quality of care for older adults. This measure focuses on the "4Ms" framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. By integrating these principles into our practices, we can significantly improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Why is this important? 1. Patient-Centered Care: Understanding and prioritizing what matters most to our older patients ensures that their care aligns with their personal goals and preferences. 2. Safe Medication Practices: Reducing polypharmacy and ensuring appropriate medication use minimizes adverse drug events. 3. Cognitive Health: Addressing mentation helps in identifying and managing conditions like delirium, dementia, and depression. 4. Mobility: Promoting safe mobility reduces the risk of falls and enhances overall physical health. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has been a strong advocate for this measure, providing valuable resources and guidance to healthcare providers. By adopting the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure, we can lead the way in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our aging population. Let's commit to making our healthcare system more age-friendly. #AgeFriendlyCare #EMSLeaders #HealthcareImprovement #IHI #PatientCenteredCare

🚨Pro Tip🚨 Offer Closure✨ Enhancing the Healthcare Experience Through Closure and Certainty Want to improve your healthcare experience? Offer closure and certainty to patients. Everyone seeks progress in their health, and often need expert guidance to move forward. Recently, my nurse practitioner and I diagnosed a patient with a stroke. Surprisingly, the patient and her husband were relieved - not about the stroke, but about finally having a clear diagnosis. This certainty allowed them to move forward. To provide this closure: 1. Build trust and rapport with patients 2. Be truthful and responsive 3. Offer clear diagnoses and next steps when possible By helping patients achieve their health goals through certainty and resolve, you'll also find more joy & success. Offer closure to #KeepWinning✨ #healthcare #patientcare #diagnosis #progress #certainty #resolve

Appreciate the attention to primary care by Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). However, with 6 million lacking access and decreased numbers of Family Medicine Doctors providing comprehensive generalist care, a continued government move towards funding solo primary care provider models eg NP clinics and pharmacy use for minor ailments, to enhance patient care and prevent hospitalization, it's crucial to transition to a primary care system with patient access to CARE TEAMS whose providers, whether co-located or not are connected with shared EMRs, can communicate and refer to each other seanlessly and can deliver coordinated & continuous cradle-to-grave care. What data is being gathered to track progress provincially, and is there a Pan-Canadian consensus on metrics? We need a collaborative effort from researchers and data experts to guide this transformation. #PrimaryCare #HealthcareReform