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Maximizing Healthcare Reimbursement Through Higher Patient Satisfaction Scores

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Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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Quick overview of ketamine therapy Ketamine therapy is emerging as a transformative option for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, in some cases, addiction. Medicare Part D patients must: Show they are not eligible for Low-Income Subsidy (LIS). Reside in the U.S.

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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Post-Acute Care Reskilling and Upskilling

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In 2020, the unique stressors created by the COVID-19 public health crisis led CalVet to deploy multiple classes to deal with coronavirus and the depression and anxiety related to the social isolation it brought. The pandemic has required upskilling on the fly. Create Reskilling and Upskilling Programs.

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

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I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. But I do believe there is a sliver of hope, and for people that suffer from severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, etc…sometimes that is all we need.

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12 Days of Compliance Countdown

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Tis the season for evaluating training programs and checking everything twice to make sure you’re on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ and The Joint Commission’s nice lists. This change management tactic can prevent feelings of anxiety and uncertainty that can negatively fuel the fire of resentment, turnover, and burnout.

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New Peripartum Depression Study Shows Gap Between Screening and Outcomes

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ACOG recommends that obstetric care providers screen patients once at a minimum for depression and anxiety using a standardized, validated tool. Ideally, screenings for depression and anxiety should also occur during pregnancy. Another study found delayed or nonexistent detection, and follow-up was as low as 17.9%

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

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­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks.