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Did you know that SPOT includes an eligibility feature that contains accurate and up-to-date information straight from the CMS HETS system? It’s true. The information available in this feature is organized into tabs that make it easy to locate details such as immunization dates (found in the preventative tab) and hospital stay information (found in the inpatient tab). Once enrolled, obtaining a patient’s eligibility information is as simple as signing in, clicking the eligibility feature, and searching for your patient. If you do not currently have access, we encourage you to enroll today. Visit our website for information on How to register for SPOT. How to register for SPOT: https://lnkd.in/ebqGif5g Join us for a free SPOT enrollment webinar Aug. 13 to learn more. Visit our event calendar to register today! JN Event Calendar: https://lnkd.in/ewb-grA

Vaccination Efforts to Mitigate Pneumococcal Outbreaks: The panel of healthcare professionals examines how strategic vaccination can effectively mitigate pneumococcal outbreaks, thereby reducing exposure risks to vulnerable populations in healthcare settings such as nursing homes and hospitals. #finance #pharmacy #lifesciences

Join subject matter experts from both the Practice Management and EHR Specialist teams for a deep dive into immunization setup, configuration, management, workflow, and billing in NextGen. Connect the dots to learn the relationships between the different File Maintenance Master Files that power the Immunizations Module and get the answers you need to optimize vaccine processes at your practice. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3W7QUEz #OSISWebinarSeries #ImmunizationConfiguration #VaccineWorkflow

Join subject matter experts from both the Practice Management and EHR Specialist teams for a deep dive into immunization setup, configuration, management, workflow, and billing in NextGen. Connect the dots to learn the relationships between the different File Maintenance Master Files that power the Immunizations Module and get the answers you need to optimize vaccine processes at your practice. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Y4ueqf #OSISWebinarSeries #ImmunizationConfiguration #VaccineWorkflow

Unlock your pharmacy's full potential! When comparing two clients, our case study reveals that billing to the medical benefit, as demonstrated by Pharmacy 2, leads to higher reimbursements and an additional admin fee of $33-$43 per immunization! Check out the full case study here → https://bit.ly/3UD9yEb

Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, offering expert medication advice, ensuring safe drug use, and promoting overall well-being. Their accessibility makes them frontline healthcare providers, aiding in disease prevention and management. #PharmacistServices enhance patient outcomes by optimizing medication regimens, reducing adverse effects, and fostering medication adherence. They contribute to public health by administering vaccinations, managing chronic conditions, and providing health screenings. Pharmacists serve as valuable resources, bridging gaps in healthcare delivery. Their expertise ensures accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors. Support #PharmacistCare for comprehensive healthcare solutions, improving accessibility, and promoting community well-being.

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My proudest moment as a nurse didn't involve anything dramatic--no blood, no CPR, no crash carts. It involved asking clients a single question. When I worked in an immunization clinic, one of the questions on the screening form was, "Have you had anything to eat in the last 4 hours?" This question was used to determine if someone was likely to pass out during the visit. But that isn't the question I'm talking about. It was very common for people to answer no to that question. My colleagues and I would provide some juice and crackers, then administer the vaccines. But I noticed that, quite frequently, people were marking no to that question well within 4 hours of breakfast or lunch. What was going on here? Because many shots are given in a series, it was possible to track clients' answers over time and see that the same clients would answer no over multiple visits. This data suggested that they regularly skipped at least one meal. So I decided to add a question to our screening form: "Would you like information about local food pantries?" Lo and behold, fully 1/3 of our clients marked yes to that question! Because of the changes to our screening form we were able to create a touchpoint in the healthcare system where people experiencing hunger could get resources during a visit for routine care. The clinic had been collecting data that pointed to a problem for many years, but had never taken the extra step to zoom out and analyze what it meant. The result was a simple intervention. A single question--one checkbox. It resulted in the distribution of a sheet with various programs, food boxes, and pantries within the community. The time spent was something on the order of 30 seconds. But it made a real difference to people and families who were struggling. And I will forever be proud that such a simple effort could yield such amazing results. Making a difference is often a matter of just asking the right question. #data #nursing #hungerrelief #publichealth #publichealthmatters

Recently studying the #COVID19 vaccination uptake rate in #Medicare FFS patients in the 2023 winter season, ADVI Health's Strategic Analytics, Values and Economics (SAVEs) team is seeing that older white patients with more chronic conditions are getting vaccinated at higher rates. Conversely, the non-vaccinated group was disproportionally made up of Black, Hispanic, dually eligible for Medicare and #Medicaid, and low-income subsidy (LIS) patients. Learn more about our SAVEs team's datasets and how we couple them with our expertise to provide insights: https://lnkd.in/eabDuCx8

Check out our highlights of which #Medicare beneficiaries are getting the #COVID19 vaccine this season and reach out for more real-time insights!