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• Shortage Of Primary Care Providers And Access To Care Driving Nurse Practitioner Scope Of Practice Changes

  10/13/2020

  There is a shortage of primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) in the U.S. In California, the shortage has been troublesome, especially in rural areas. The government recommends 60-80 primary care providers per 100,000 population; in California, the number is down to 50 in urban areas and even lower in rural areas. In addition, 2.5 million Californians who previously were uninsured, have gained insurance through the Affordable Care Act and are now eligible for coverage.

• Technology You Can't Afford Not To Include In Your Budget

  9/4/2018

  The end of 2018 is fast approaching, and that means healthcare practices are making plans for the upcoming year. Everything from marketing strategies to physical improvements in providers’ offices, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. And with that fresh start comes budget discussions. The goal of every business is to minimize spending and maximize revenue, so often times budget conversations center around areas where practices can decrease costs. In the healthcare world, it can be difficult to justify increasing costs with new technology when practice margins are tight. But sometimes the right patient relationship management (PRM) technology can make a big impact on the bottom line and be well worth the investment, as it quickly pays for itself in increased visits and improved efficiency.

• 9 Ways To Boost Patient Recruitment For Health IT Tools

  11/25/2014

  For hospitals investing in technology tools to help patients better manage their care, the question of how best to get – and keep – patients engaged is an ongoing challenge. We can offer these great tools, but if the patients aren’t using them, then what’s the point? I can tell you firsthand that it’s not uncommon to set up and launch a patient application for a hospital, only to have the organization left wondering, “Now what?” By Cortney Nicolato, VP, marketing and strategy, Get Real Health

• EHR Switch A Constantly Evolving Process

  3/28/2014

  Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot explains in this video that, despite the support UPMC offered before, during, and after the “Big Bang,” he knew the day would come when UPMC Hamot would have to take ownership of the project and “do it on our own.” Long cites physician and nurse champions as vital for success.

• ITAD: Why This Facet Of The IT Life Cycle May Be The Key To Securing Healthcare Data And Empowering Innovation

  3/2/2020

  Not long ago, Microsoft disrupted end users and businesses alike by announcing that Windows 7 was entering its end of life phase on January 14, 2020. As an operating system that stands as an institution due to its enduring and widespread popularity — while out of date, the program still runs on more than a quarter of the world’s desktops — Windows 7 has thrown many into a long-due upgrade process. For healthcare, however, this change may come as a particular blow.

• Is Your Contract Management Process Improving Patient Care And Reducing Risk?

  7/5/2018

  Modern contract management software gives healthcare organizations access to real-time analytics, enhanced collaboration, and performance tracking capabilities. If you’re not leveraging these systems, you’re missing out on a real opportunity to distance yourself from the competition.