What is Patient Engagement? Depends Who You Ask
Patient engagement is a broad term that has multiple connotations. Speak with a care team member, a nurse, care manager or physician about patient engagement and they will likely be referring to a broader concept that combines patient activation with interventions designed to promote positive patient behavior, such as obtaining preventive care or adhering to a medication regimen.
Explore more5 Key Takeaways from Medicare’s New 1,300 Page Physician Payment Regulation
On August 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. The 1,353-page rule proposes updates that would take effect on January 1, 2021 for Medicare’s physician payment system, Quality Payment Program, Shared Savings Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program, telehealth services program, and more. This year’s rule was highly anticipated by industry stakeholders because it includes important COVID-19 updates impacting both the current public health emergency and the permanent Medicare program.
Explore moreNextGen Advisors® Podcast – COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge Testing, Feasibility and Ethical Considerations
Developing a vaccine for COVID-19 is critical to defeating the virus and ending this terrible pandemic. Unprecedented progress toward a potential vaccine has been made in record time, with many innovative approaches being deployed across the world to achieve this progress.
Explore moreGet the Most Out of Your Healthcare Consulting Engagement, Part II - Factors That Influence the Success of an Active Project
In this second of three related articles, we explore the factors that can influence the outcome of an active project and identify the cadence of a typical engagement to highlight opportunities for alignment and success.
Explore moreTelehealth Tools to Help Your Practice Evolve
COVID-19 triggered the rapid expansion of telehealth, and from now on, traditional patient/provider relationships will never be the same. Virtual visits increase safety for patients,
providers, and staff and help maintain regular appointments.
COVID-19 Proves that Ambulatory Practices can Transform
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, providers across the U.S. quickly adapted to rapidly changing circumstances.
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The financial and clinical challenges you face now are evolving rapidly. Here are resources, solutions, and ideas we think will help.
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