Why Is Patient Engagement Important Patient engagement is an important part of successful healthcare delivery. Healthcare is a team-based sport, and patients are the central members of the team. Understanding how to engage patients as part of the team is crucial and is best undertaken from the perspective of the patient. Engaging patients and treating…
DetailsWhat Is Strategic Planning The healthcare industry is riddled with administrative and regulatory complexities that make it difficult for health systems to achieve the Triple or better yet, the Quadruple Aim of healthcare. Meeting and exceeding the national targets, benefits not only quality of care, but also healthcare organizations’ performance. Identifying Strategic Goals To transition…
DetailsEvidence-based Medicine vs Evidence-based Practice Evidence-based medicine (EBM) uses the most current and best evidence to administer care. Healthcare professionals, however, tend to use the term evidence-based practice because multiple disciplines are involved in healthcare delivery. It seems more appropriate to use this term in lieu of EBM from a quality perspective as well. Clinicians…
DetailsHealth insurance agents can provide consultation to an individual who is interested in enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan. These professionals are licensed by their respective states and must maintain industry certifications to sell Medicare Advantage plans and other health insurance products. In most cases, health insurance companies give agents commissions for each policy they…
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