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Setting SMART Goals as a Charge Nurse

The optimal way to create a SMART goal is to look at the big picture and then establish an attainable process for getting there. Having the right resources and using a disciplined approach that includes the right kinds of learning tools and people performance solutions can help ensure that your professional goals are achieved.

November 23rd, 2021

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Age-Specific Competencies: What are They and How to Manage Them

Training and measurement around age-specific competencies should be a part of your competency measurement program. Use the right tools to ensure that providers understand the needs of patients at every age and stage of life. Also, use tools that will help your organization’s leaders know whether or not your team is providing the best in age-specific care.

November 19th, 2021

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What is Ambulatory Care and Why is it Important?

Ambulatory care is an area of healthcare expected to experience a disproportionate share of growth in the coming years. This blog post explores the changing nature of ambulatory care and the work environment an ambulatory care nurse could expect to encounter.

November 16th, 2021

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What is healthcare analytics in data reporting?

Healthcare analytics can drive the kinds of change that can lead to a safe, efficient and reliable organization by helping leaders to better understand how to harness the power of your organization’s data.

November 9th, 2021

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers – The Challenges

Despite the vigor of the Ambulatory Surgery Center market, this care sector is facing some significant challenges in the years ahead, like much of the rest of healthcare. Some of the challenges are discussed briefly here.

November 4th, 2021

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Legal and Compliance Issues in Healthcare 2021

The pandemic has complicated some legal and compliance issues and also created new ones. HealthStream can work with your organization to address legal and compliance issues in healthcare.

November 2nd, 2021

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The Importance of Soft Skills in Healthcare

Soft skills are essential in healthcare. Providers with good soft skills can improve a patient’s perception of their experience and improve the quality of the workplace for employees. Be sure to include soft skills when setting learning goals.

October 28th, 2021

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How Technology Is Impacting Healthcare Compliance

There are many ways to increase safety, improve efficiency and reduce costs through technology innovations.

October 26th, 2021

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Current Trends and Concepts in Obstetrics

Obstetrics is one of the highest risk specialties, and maternal and infant mortality rates have long been higher than expected in the United States. So, what is new in obstetrics in 2021?

October 21st, 2021

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10 Value-Based Healthcare KPIs you Should be Tracking

It is important to be strategic when developing a dashboard and deciding which KPIs to include. HealthStream can help your organization focus on what matters in a post-pandemic world.

October 20th, 2021

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Building a culture of belonging in healthcare

To understand why it matters for employees to feel safety and belonging in the healthcare workplace, it is essential to first understand the need for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This blog post focuses on motivation, as well as practical advice for supporting a feeling of belonging.

October 12th, 2021

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Everything You Need to Know about Payer Contracts and Provider Verification

Payer Contracts are a vital part of the healthcare system. They define and explain a provider’s reimbursement arrangement for delivering healthcare services within individual plans. This post explains how they work.

October 6th, 2021

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What Is Healthcare Compliance?

The scope of compliance is broad and changes consistently. Make sure your organization has the right team and tools to remain in compliance.

September 30th, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Improving Health Outcomes

The Quadruple Aim is a 4-part strategy aimed at improving healthcare for patients and providers. This blog post examines the Aim centered on improving healthcare outcomes, which requires healthcare to change its focus from care volumes to outcomes.

September 21st, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Reducing Costs

The Quadruple Aim is a 4-part strategy aimed at improving healthcare for patients and providers. This blog post examines the Aim centered on reducing healthcare costs, offering some strategies to make that possible.

September 20th, 2021

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Benefits of diversity in healthcare leadership

There are clear benefits of promoting diversity in the healthcare C-suite and other leadership and encouraging stronger representation from groups that have long been underrepresented in executive roles. Not only do patients benefit from advocates representing the full spectrum of the community, but it also makes good business sense.

September 17th, 2021

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Five best practices for chargemaster maintenance

In order to ensure that healthcare organizations are maximizing their reimbursement for every component of care provided to patients, chargemaster maintenance measures must be instituted that reduce claim and line-item denials. Here are five recommended best practices for chargemaster maintenance.

August 18th, 2021

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Exploring the Quadruple Aim – Enhancing patient experience

The Quadruple Aim is a 4-part strategy aimed at improving healthcare for patients and providers. This blog post examines the Aim centered on improving the patient experience, why it is important, and how to achieve it.

August 16th, 2021

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Chargemaster maintenance is key for healthcare revenue cycle success

Chargemaster maintenance is an ongoing process to ensure that services, drugs, and supplies are accurately charged and compliant with Medicare and or payer regulations so that a healthcare entity receives appropriate reimbursement.

August 12th, 2021

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What is a corporate compliance program in healthcare?

A healthcare corporate compliance program involves a set of internal policies and procedures put into place in order to comply with laws, rules, and regulations. Multiple components make a strong program, with training and education an essential part.

August 10th, 2021

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