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Hospital at-home or acute #healthcare at home has been one of the leading trends in care delivery over the past few years. This innovative approach allows healthcare systems to expand their capacities without investing millions in building new brick-and-mortar #hospitals. Some of the nation's top hospitals and healthcare systems are leading the way, pioneering this transformative approach. The results so far have been remarkable, showcasing this model's effectiveness and patient-centric nature. What's particularly intriguing is the temporary waiver that has facilitated this shift. There's a growing sentiment in the industry that this may not be a short-term solution but could become a permanent regulation. As we approach the end of 2024, the discussions around making this waiver a permanent change are gaining momentum. Permanently instating the Hospital-at-Home care model opens up new possibilities for enhancing patient experience, reducing healthcare costs, and providing more personalized and compassionate care. #hospitalathome #clinicalinformatics #Caredelivery #healthcaredelivery #healthcareinnovation #valuebasedcare Link: https://lnkd.in/eVtk5bj9

This National Hospital Week, we honor America's hospitals, particularly rural and critical-access hospitals that dot the heartland. Working in a rural or critical-access hospital means being part of a close-knit community, and earning trust requires compassion, empathy, and a firm commitment to public health. We admire those who work in these roles to ensure each patient is treated with the same level of quality care they would receive in larger facilities. Staffing for rural and critical-access hospitals is about more than just filling positions; it's about understanding the unique dynamics and needs of communities, and we are honored to be your solution provider in this endeavor. Learn more about the challenges rural and critical-access hospitals face: https://lnkd.in/gY7EjC7D #WeAreHealthCare #LocumTenens #NationalHospitalWeek

Am looking forward to our conversation tomorrow with attendees and fellow panelists Bill Akers of Premera Blue Cross, Kristy Carrington, MBA, RN, NEA-BC of Providence Swedish, Jose Reyes of Everett Community College, and moderator Dave Somers for this Economic Alliance Snohomish County #HealthcareSummit of 2023! I know the time is too short to discuss and cover their due time as weighty issues as #workforceshortage, #accesstocare, #healthequity, #healthdisparities, #healthcareinnovation and more. And/but we start with these and hopefully build on with ongoing dialog and towards common definitions, understanding, and unite, collaborate with our common purpose to ensure a #resilient and #personcentered healthcare system. It ALL begins not in healthcare...rather in our homes, communities, institutions, and organizations as the social drivers of health-- education, financial health and opportunity, access to housing/food, transportation, etc. As for access, I can share through #OptumWAdotcom, every Washingtonian, REGARDLESS of the insurer or PCP, already has access to care (#Evisits and #videovisits for #urgentcareondemand). With our #multispecialtycareprogram, for the appropriate clinical scenario, we will connect the patient who needs f/u with #specialtycareservices. Through our #physicianenablementservices of #OptumCareNetwork, all our PCPs in the network will have #Econsults available to give them specialty care support for their patients. Our #multipayer #OptumAcuteCareatHome, aka hospital-at-home program, has already increased hospital capacity in Snohomish county, just in time for the tridemic (RSV, flu, COVID) season and allow more surgeries and medical patients that require brick-and-mortar hospital stays. How does #valuebasedcare shape the care ecosystem??? Through these care models, care designs and re-engineering. Always appreciate the opportunity to learn from others and looking forward to this and continued dialog!

Stories of inspiration are the heartbeat of healthcare. Dive deep into the history of your local hospital or clinic, you'll unearth a tapestry of dedication, innovation, and resilience. You'll hear of individuals, professionals, community members, leaders at all levels…working to improve the health of their communities. Some narratives come from the past, but many more are being written right now. When times are difficult and it feels like adversity is insurmountable. Look for those stories that inspire. You'll find examples of values in action. You'll find ideas for the future. You'll find the prompt for a shared vision—a better way forward. Here is a story of a family, a house, and an inspired leader that made a big difference in the lives of my community:

It is a sad testament to the state of healthcare in New Yorks State that there are more F rates facilities in New York than anywhere else, and New York does not boast one single A rated facility. I fear the situation will only worsen especially with recent reports that there are more rural hospitals at risk of closure in New York than any other state. NYS leadership needs to step up for the sake and safety of our citizens to provide the healthcare they deserve. https://lnkd.in/er-QZeNP https://lnkd.in/eZhQ7Cp3

In the News: The August 2023 Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report, based on July data from more than 1,300 hospitals, reveals financial performance worsened across both operating margins and patient volumes. Read the report here: https://hubs.li/Q020Q4hY0 #healthcarefinance #healthcarerevenue #healthcarerevenuerecovery #healthcarercm #complexclaims #motorvehicleaccident #workerscompensation #veteransaffairs #outofstatemedicaid #agedar #underpaymentrecovery #denialsresolution #denialsprevention #clinicaldenials #technicaldenials #complexrcm

It's rare I watch or listen to a podcast and am inspired. Remembering the word, "inspire" comes from the root, "in spirit", we can say my inspiration has its roots in love, which is exactly what this podcast speaks to: Love as a guiding principle in the leadership, management, and delivery of excellent healthcare. Apurv Gupta, MD, MPH, Stephanie Feals and guest, Erik Anderson of Adventist Health Castle go deep into the practical application of love in creating the excellence in healthcare delivery that wins a National Baldrige Award. But it's so much more than winning this prestigious award. It's about the love that brings together leadership, staff, patients, families and community. Together we're better, yes? The powerful principles that are the foundation of a great organization must now include love. For Adventist Health Castle: Love Matters. For Dr. Gupta and Premier Inc.: A Loving Organization. For 3DHealthcare: Loving Systems. I so love and respect the many kindred spirits who are working so hard to make healthcare better. Having said that, isn't it time, as the song says, to give love a chance. If not now, when? If not us, who? #ALovingOrganization #LoveMatters #3DLovingSystems #3DHealthcare

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The life of a Comms/PR person: help concieve, script, plan, direct, and eventually star in a project like this. Oh, and then promote it too! 😂 Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gCdi84ri

Explore the key themes and takeaways from our recent Community Health #PatientExperience Summit.