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Widespread access to primary care providers continues to be a challenge. Could declining inpatient volumes and the accompanying downward demand for hospital medicine in some service areas support the redeployment of inpatient hospitalist providers to the outpatient primary care setting? Perhaps a model focusing on value-based care and keeping patients out of the hospital could benefit greatly from the lens of a Hospitalist. Share your thoughts below! #medicalstaffing #workforcesolutions #CHG

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1099 Medical salespeople with ASC relationships Opportunity for ASC reps 1) Anesthesia Equipment: This category includes essential equipment used during anesthesia administration in operating rooms, recovery rooms, and procedure rooms. It encompasses anesthesia machines, vaporizers, ventilators, anesthesia monitors, gas delivery systems, and associated accessories. Anesthesia equipment ensures patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures by administering and monitoring the delivery of anesthetic agents. 2) Monitors: Monitoring equipment is crucial for continuously assessing a patient's vital signs and physiological parameters during surgical procedures and throughout the recovery process. This category includes a wide range of monitors such as vital signs monitors, patient monitors, ECG monitors, pulse oximeters, capnography monitors, blood pressure monitors, and temperature monitors. These monitors provide real-time data on heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and other critical parameters, allowing healthcare providers to make informed decisions and intervene promptly if necessary. 3) Pumps: Infusion pumps and syringe pumps are vital medical devices used to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients intravenously or through other routes of administration. They ensure accurate and controlled delivery of medications and fluids during anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care. Infusion pumps can deliver a wide range of medications, including anesthesia agents, analgesics, vasoactive drugs, and antibiotics, at specified rates and volumes. 4) Electrosurgical Units (ESU): ESUs are essential surgical instruments used for cutting, coagulating, and dissecting tissue during surgical procedures. They generate high-frequency electrical currents that produce heat, which is used to perform precise surgical incisions and control bleeding. ESUs are commonly used in various surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecology, and urology. Modern ESUs offer advanced features such as bipolar and monopolar modes, adjustable power settings, and safety mechanisms to prevent unintended tissue damage. 5) Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) / Defibrillators: AEDs and defibrillators are life-saving devices used to restore normal heart rhythm in patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or ventricular arrhythmias. AEDs are designed for use by laypersons and healthcare professionals in emergency situations, while defibrillators are used by trained medical personnel in clinical settings. These devices deliver an electric shock to the heart to terminate abnormal rhythms and restore normal sinus rhythm. AEDs are increasingly deployed in public places, workplaces, and healthcare facilities to improve access to early defibrillation and increase survival rates in cardiac arrest emergencies.

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Check out the newest episode of Heroes of Healthcare highlighting physician recruitment! We so appreciate all physician recruiters and the difference you are making in your communities!

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California Faces the Largest (current) Nurse Shortage in the U.S. States like California and Texas are facing the largest nurse shortages per capita, according to Becker's Hospital Review. This stark disparity highlights the importance of regional recruitment strategies in healthcare staffing. How is your organization addressing these geographic challenges to ensure quality patient care? https://lnkd.in/g9BEqv-t #HealthcareStaffing #TalentAcquisition #NurseShortage

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🚨 New Staffing Mandate Alert! 🚨 Is your assisted living facility ready for President Biden's latest staffing requirements? The mandate sets specific staff-to-resident ratios and requires skilled nursing availability 24/7. We understand these changes can be challenging, but we're here to support you! 🔍 Our Tailored Staffing Solutions: - Direct Hire: Find permanent staff who meet the new criteria. - Temp to Perm: Test the waters with temporary placements that can transition to permanent roles. - Temporary Staffing: Quickly augment your workforce to meet immediate needs. 📞 Want to learn more about how we can help your facility comply and thrive? Contact us today or drop a comment below! Together, we can ensure your facility meets these critical new standards and continues to provide top-notch care. #Healthcare #NursingHomeCare #StaffingSolutions #Compliance #AssistedLiving

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It's Time For You To Have High-Quality Provider Credentialing & Enrollment Services

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🌍 What if our healthcare systems could not only heal patients but also heal the planet? This insightful article from Penn Medicine Magazine sheds light on the proactive efforts of surgery and anesthesia teams to tackle environmental challenges head-on. From reducing carbon footprints to implementing eco-friendly practices, these initiatives are reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery. But beyond the immediate benefits to patients and practitioners, the implications of integrating sustainable practices extend far and wide. By fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, healthcare organizations can lead by example, inspiring broader societal change and influencing policies that promote planetary health. #Sustainability #Perioperative #SurgicalServices #WhitmanPartners 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺

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As the physician shortage grows, so does the demand for locum tenens services. Two surveys, commissioned by CHG Healthcare and conducted by Hanover Research, polled physicians on locums. We found that physicians in locums have generally positive experiences, in part due to increased earning potential, schedule flexibility, and a desire for better work/life balance. #locums #CHGHealthcare #CHG #physicianrecruitment #locumtenens #worklifebalance

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Online Phase 1 Brainspotting training with Deb Antinori and Sue Pinco, Sept 17-19, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e-HxwBtQ

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🌟 Boosting Healthcare Quality: A Synergistic Partnership The New England Association for Healthcare Quality and the Multi-state Quality Collective have forged an impactful alliance, elevating the effectiveness of the group. 🔍 Why This Collaboration Matters: Expertise Amplification: By pooling our collective knowledge and experience, we’ve created a dynamic ecosystem for improving health equity and quality. 📚 Cross-State Insights: The Multi-state Quality Collective brings diverse perspectives from various regions, enriching our discussions and strategies. 🌎 Shared Best Practices: We’re not just sharing ideas but implementing evidence-based practices that drive tangible results. 💡 🚀 Key Achievements: Collaborative Learning Sessions: Regular webinars and workshops facilitate knowledge exchange, fostering continuous improvement. 🎓 Advocacy and Policy Influence: Together, we’ve advocated for policies that prioritize patient safety and quality outcomes. 🗳️ 👥 Join the Movement: Are you passionate about healthcare quality? Join our community! Let’s continue to raise the bar, one collaboration at a time. 🌟 👉 Like, Share, and Comment: Spread the word! Let’s inspire others to embrace collaborative excellence. 🙌 #HealthcareQuality #CollaborationMatters #QualityImprovement

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Highlighting the crucial role nurses serve in healthcare and exploring optimal support strategies. Learn from Compass One Healthcare's Chief Nursing Officer, Aundrea Mills, as she discusses the collaborative integration of new technology and workflows to foster nurses' development and well-being, enabling them to excel in their practice. Dive into the article on Nurse Leader here!

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What if instead of asking how can you decrease length of stay, you asked "what does the patient need today"? Would you see better patient care and outcomes? Would a decrease in length of stay follow? At Tampa General Hospital the answer to those questions is YES. By adopting this mindset they have found that it "often leads to more efficient care and length-of-stay improvements". In just one year they have reduced LOS by 8/10 of a day. While that might not seem like much, extrapolate that out over the 1000+ beds in the facility. It adds up quick. Not only that, but physicians have found the work to be more rewarding and fulfilling. So you have happier patients and physicians. Win/win! If your facility is in need of high caliber support in Case Management services, Medovent Solutions could the partner for you. Let's have a conversation and see if we are a fit to help take your department/facility to the next level. I can tell you your CFO will thank you when he/she sees the financial impact having the right people in place can have. Link in comments to learn more about TGH's newly adopted approach. #CaseManagement #MedoventSolutions

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to moderate a panel focused on healthcare cost drivers in Massachusetts. The audience was comprised of a large number of employers. My panel was comprised of subject matter experts who know and understand the data around healthcare costs and drivers. The conversation was robust. Following the presentation as I was hurrying out the door to drive home a member of the audience commented: “That was really great, I didn’t know any of the things you talked about.” Honestly, the comment didn’t surprise me. As part of my introductory comments I polled this audience of healthcare professionals on how many had heard about or knew about CAA 2021 or what it required. Fewer than 1/3 of the audience responded affirmatively. We have a lot of work to do. Suddenly, employers are being asked to be much more involved in their health plans. They’re being asked to understand where money is being spent and to account for it. Few know where to begin. Last week the Rand Hospital Transparency Report 5.0 was released. It is a treasure trove of information for employers. It looks at the huge degree of cost and quality variation between and among health systems in specific regions. It is a terrific starting point for new health plan fiduciaries. With the added benefit of the Sage Transparency tool, employers can quickly and easily get a more granular sense what they’re paying, the appropriateness of those payments and the relative quality of the systems they’re sending members to. Things are suddenly changing in healthcare. Suddenly employers are interested in direct contracting with providers and health systems willing to take risk on their employer populations. Employers are getting the data on what they’ve paid in the past and are discovering that they’ve dramatically overpaid for inconsistent outcomes and patient experience. We’re seeing an actual marketplace of solutions emerge. This is a good thing. #healthcare #healthcareleadership #employers #fiduciary #Rand #healthtransparency #fiduciary Christine Arnold John Rodis, MD Steve Schutzer, MD Lisa Trumble Chris Deacon Peter Hayes Patrick Long Stuart Sutley Brian Klepper Al Lewis 🇺🇦 Doug Aldeen Scott Haas Dave Chase, Health Rosetta-discovering archaeologist 🎙Spencer Smith, CSFS® Raju Kattumenu Julie Selesnick Jamie Greenleaf AIF, CBFA, C(k)P Stacey Richter Christopher Gormley Les Wilkinson Darren Fogarty

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It was an honor to serve on this esteemed panel. I urged employers, especially CEO's, CFO's and their Boards of Directors to change the way they think about their healthcare spend for their employees and beneficiaries. Instead of thinking of health care--usually the second largest expense after wages--as a fixed cost, start to think of it as a variable cost. Indeed, in a self-funded plan, only about 15% is fixed. Once you think of it as "variable", you will treat it like all other variable expenses. Specifically, you will "shop" for better value, something predicted by Porter and Teisberg in Redefining Healthcare 18 years ago. As demonstrated--again--by the Rand report (version 5.0), there is tremendous variability in price AND quality across the healthcare ecosystem. Once employers take a look under the hood as to where their money is going and what they are getting for their money, they can make meaningful changes in their health plan, reducing the burden on employees (lower premiums, co-pays and deductibles), lower costs to the employers, and better health for their employees. As a result of the CAA, the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule, the No Surprises Act, removal of gag clauses from contracts, disclosure of broker fees, and the numerous ways to rate quality and safety of hospitals and health systems, employers have few excuses for not taking action. Besides the fact that it is the law under the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021, it is the right thing to do. Moving to Value Alliance Jeffrey Hogan Steve Schutzer, MD Stacey Richter Lisa Trumble ProNexus Advisory

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Are you ready to stay the course, even when the finish line keeps moving? I want to share a story about a journey that took nearly two decades to complete. I represented a group of New York hospitals facing a complex Medicare payment issue. Our strategy required us to pivot between regulatory and legislative avenues multiple times, highlighting the importance of adaptability in any long-term plan. It took: ✅Patience ✅Tenacity ✅And unwavering confidence In our evolving strategy to ultimately succeed after 20 years. Remember, real change takes time. But with a resilient mindset, you can navigate any challenge and achieve your objectives. Stay confident and adaptable in your pursuits! #PersistencePays #LeadershipLessons #StrategicPlanning #AdaptAndOvercome

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We need to keep learning and improving in #healthcare. We need to share (and publish) creative care models that work well, and work #together across teams, historic silos, and locations to help our patients, communities, and each other. 📌 This is a fantastic overview of a virtual care connection model with specialists and local teams working together to care for patients. ➡️ “The clinical consultation took place in the local clinic facility, with the support of the on-site team.” ➡️ “Laboratory testing and imaging studies were coordinated through community settings, and tertiary site–based surgical, health psychology, and nutritional teams also followed up with this patient via virtual care clinic visits.” ➡️ “By providing these clinical services closer to the patient’s home through a clinical facility, numerous objectives were achieved: (1) patients received thorough clinical assessment and care plans; (2) patients were less likely to use the hospital or ED; (3) patients were more likely to remain in the workforce; and (4) community health care was off-loaded, reducing burnout and improving workforce retention.” ➡️ “This approach combines virtual care with a cooperative care delivery model, where the aim is not to shift patient care from one provider to another, but to expand access for patients and to create both new and clinically appropriate care for each care participant, with the aim that improved access will lead to enhanced care outcomes and more efficient care utilization.” #StrongerTogether #CrossTeamCollaboration #PatientCenteredCare

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The better you take care of your Internal Customers/Stakeholders/Employees/Associates, the better they will be able to serve your External Customers. It's a win/win with retention, engagement, safe, quality, effective care, and your overall ROI! It's one of the most important investments of an organizations time and resources.

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