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LGBTQ+ Nurses and the Evolving Field of Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Building a Foundation of Inclusivity Recognizing the role of an inclusive workforce, and the direct link to patient outcomes, many hospitals are actively implementing policies and initiatives to promote LGBTQ+ employees and patients. These policies serve as a foundational commitment to equality.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease.

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A Lookback on 2024

Nurses Advocates

As we have seen with the recent shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, there is a lot of discontent from all sides about how the healthcare system and the health insurance industry works. Building Trust with Your Health Insurance Company. This discontent is not good and puts us all at risk.

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Social Determinants of Health Training

American Medical Compliance

Housing Studies show strong evidence of the benefits for housing first interventions that provide supportive housing to individuals with chronic health conditions (including behavioral health conditions).

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The Relentless School Nurse: Crippling Science – CDC’s Workforce Cuts Amidst Rising Health Threats

The Relentless School Nurse

This reduction in expertise could lead to delays in identifying and responding to emerging health threats. Public Health Programs : The CDC’s work extends beyond infectious disease control to monitoring chronic diseases, promoting health and wellness, and addressing health disparities.

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AI in Healthcare: How Is AI Used in Healthcare and Future Trends

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Companies like Livongo are working to give users personalized health nudges through notifications that promote decisions supporting mental and physical health. Health insurance companies can also benefit from artificial intelligence in healthcare. The current process of evaluating claims is quite time-consuming.