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Hospital Price Transparency Remains a Hot Topic for State Legislators 🏥💰 Since 2021, hospitals have been mandated to publicly disclose their standard charges and negotiated rates. However, this issue continues to be a priority across the nation. State policymakers are actively working to increase pricing transparency in the healthcare sector. As government affairs professionals, we must stay informed about these legislative developments and advocate for policies that balance affordability, access, and quality of care. What are your thoughts on hospital price transparency initiatives? Let's discuss this crucial topic impacting patients, providers, and the broader healthcare ecosystem https://bit.ly/3LyjYPL #HealthPolicy #StateLegislation #PriceTransparency #GovAffairs

Over 8 million healthcare appointments were missed in the UK's NHS between 2022-2023. This is a staggering number that can have a significant impact on patient health outcomes and ongoing patient waiting times. Join Laura Ball and I in conversation about the ways Zoom can make a positive impact on this number and create better outcomes for both patients and clinicians. Let's improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. #healthcare #NHS #Zoom #patientoutcomes #clinicianoutcomes

True or False. Urgent care centers in Maryland are regulated like other healthcare facilities. Answer: False. Check out our Urgent Care Regulation and Accreditation Fact Sheet to learn how urgent care centers are regulated and why it matters! https://ow.ly/PRxf50Qke1f #BeInformed #UrgentCare #TuesdayTrivia

Publicly funded #healthcare that is privately delivered is a problem because of the requirement for profit. This means that governments pay more for a specific service using taxpayer dollars than if it had been publicly delivered. Let's not be fooled into believing this a complex issue. Governments and other agencies have conspired to make it look complicated so we will buy into the privatization model.

Healthcare News: Growth in self-pay demand sustained but slowing. The self-pay market has continued to grow against the backdrop of rising NHS waiting times, but new research from LaingBuisson suggests growth has slowed from the double-digit increases seen in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to new data published in LaingBuisson’s Private Healthcare Self-Pay UK market report (sixth edition), the market grew […] #healthcare http://ow.ly/kJP6105yTCz

💡🏥 Affordable Healthcare Solutions: Bridging the Gap for All. As high costs-of-living force Americans to postpone healthcare, affordable options become crucial. Discover government-funded programs, community clinics, and telemedicine as potential avenues for accessible and cost-effective healthcare. Let's advocate for affordable healthcare solutions and ensure everyone can receive the care they need. #AffordableHealthcare #AccessibleOptions #CommunityClinics #Telemedicine #HealthcareAdvocacy

Discover how ED Observation Units are benefiting both patients and healthcare providers. From shorter wait times to improved outcomes, find out why this innovative approach is a win-win for everyone involved. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02KjVHg0 #Healthcare #EDObservation #PatientCare

Healthcare News: Growth in self-pay demand sustained but slowing. The self-pay market has continued to grow against the backdrop of rising NHS waiting times, but new research from LaingBuisson suggests growth has slowed from the double-digit increases seen in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to new data published in LaingBuisson’s Private Healthcare Self-Pay UK market report (sixth edition), the market grew […] #healthcare http://ow.ly/kJP6105yTCz

Healthcare Hurdles: Insights from Clinicians and Patients on Access and Equity. Ensuring equitable access to healthcare services is paramount. Patients face significant barriers to accessing care, ranging from financial constraints to geographical limitations. Staffing shortages and the emotional toll of providing care amidst the ongoing chaos result in longer wait times for appointments, rushed consultations, and reduced availability of essential services. Patients with chronic conditions often face numerous obstacles in accessing the care they need. Healthcare policy decisions play a significant role in shaping individuals' ability to obtain timely and affordable care. As clinicians, we have a responsibility to advocate for policies that prioritize patient access, affordability, and equity, ensuring that all individuals can access the care they need, when they need it. Let's work together to overcome these challenges and ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. #healthcareaccess #equity #chronicdiseasemanagement #mentalhealthawareness #healthcarepolicy #healthcaretechnology

Radical rethinking and restructuring of primary care in the UK will be key to building an effective efficient healthcare system that works for everyone and that is designed around the needs of those it is funded to serve. https://bit.ly/3pqdlaQ #NHS75 #NoWealthButLife