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Hospice Advocacy Groups Call on CMS, Congress to Strengthen Program Integrity Oversight

Hospice News

The thing to watch for particularly in the hospice realm is oversight on claims, quality and performance — even to the point of dealing with fraud and abuse in the hospice benefit,” said NAHC President Bill Dombi during its recent 2023 Industry Outlook webinar. “We

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Unlocking the Power of Your Personal Brand: Why Nurses Need to Take Control of Their Professional Image

Minority Nurse

A strong personal brand communicates professionalism, expertise, and dedication to patient care. Nurses can cultivate trust among patients , colleagues, and healthcare organizations by strategically shaping a personal brand. Engage with other healthcare professionals and join relevant groups to expand your network. Just Start!

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3 methods to enhance home care risk management

AlayaCare

Keeping clients safe while providing care services is critical for home care organizations. Client care can present a variety of risks that can impact the quality of care provided. Making use of predictive analytics to identify potential areas of improvement in patient care.

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

Nurse.com

Created in 1978 as a nonprofit educational forum, the AAACN works expand the reach of ambulatory care nurses to achieve a greater positive impact for patients. The organization offers several professional development outlets, including an annual conference, online resources, webinars, and a career center. Critical Care.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

Minority Nurse

The clinical focus is their passion and they are dedicated to excellent patient care. Others have a more academic focus and enjoy publishing their research and presenting it at national conferences. During those six years, while working on the phones, I also worked on becoming a leader in my field.

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Roger Chou’s Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: How the CDC’s 2016 Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain Lost Its Clinical and Professional Integrity

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Lewis PhD, Beverly Schechtman and Carrie Judy “I'm present. In retrospect, Kaiser Permanente attended, as an invited guest, a 2015 online CDC webinar during which the CDC unveiled the 2016 Guideline, which was met with fierce criticism from other medical professional stakeholders (41). Kollas MD, Terri A. Uh … I do have a conflict.

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

And I think, you know, we, we come on these webinars, we listen, you know, to the industry leaders. I really feel that home care, non-medical home care is a linchpin to success for many models that are being explored currently by payers. And Laura dropped so many nuggets during that little presentation piece right there.