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AHCA Population Health Summit Recap: Four Takeaways from Industry Experts
Beth Reece, Vice President and General Manager, GERHIMED
Wednesday, February 01 | Human Services,EHR Solutions and Operations,Interoperability,Value-based Care
Netsmart was proud to be part of the recent AHCA Population Health Summit in Washington, D.C. featuring presentations from multiple Netsmart clients and experts including Mark McClelland, MD, PhD, former administrator of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS); and Ellen Lukins, deputy director of the CMS Innovation Center. If you were not able to attend, here are four takeaways based on the many excellent presentations and our discussions about the challenges of value-based care with long-term care executives and leaders.
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How Technology Drives Game-Changing Workforce Satisfaction
David Strocchia, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Post-Acute
Thursday, January 26 | Thought Leadership,EHR Solutions and Operations,Care Coordination
EHRs have evolved to serve as a foundational launching point for integrated, coordinated healthcare. Hear how county providers can optimize the capabilities of their EHRs to help recruit and retain high-quality clinical, financial and operations staff to support overall workforce improvements.
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NAHC President Bill Dombi Shares 2023 Industry Outlook
Mike Dordick, Senior Vice President – Post-Acute Strategy, Netsmart, President, McBee
Wednesday, January 25 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
From workforce issues to value-based reimbursement models and legislative & regulatory change, there is plenty for hospice and home care agencies to keep an eye on in 2023. The National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President Bill Dombi discusses the trends of the new year and offers his expert advice on how to navigate the coming months.
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Honoring His Legacy, In Service to Others
Wendy Hill, Chief People Officer
Monday, January 16 | Netsmart Life
As we reflect on Martin Luther King Day, we challenge our associates and those around us to spread awareness and take action. Learn about the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the history of MLK Day of Service and how our Netsmart D&I Council honored his legacy through volunteering for a better community.
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The Future of CCRCs: Success for 2023 and Beyond
Netsmart
Tuesday, December 20 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
According to a recent report, there will be a “healthy demand” for Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). That doesn’t mean there won’t be any challenges. Leaders of these full continuum communities are still dealing with issues like inflation and recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Senior care expert Eva Bering, MSN, MHA, RN, NHA, shares her thoughts on what leadership and boards of not-for-profit life plan communities need to focus on for future success.
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Extreme Usability: Enhancing the User Experience
Tricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services
Wednesday, December 14 | Thought Leadership,Human Services
Staffing stress and workforce shortages have been at the forefront of healthcare organizations' major roadblocks to delivering quality care. Embracing technology by empowering your workforce with the tools and services to provide better patient outcomes can be your next step in the right direction.
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Finding Success with Value-Based Payment Models
Dawn Iddings, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Post-Acute
Thursday, December 01 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
Most payers believe a majority of their contracts will be value-based within a few years. Some of them are already preparing while others haven't made the change. We take a look at five steps to help with the transition to a value-based payment model.
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Four EVV Challenges and How Addressing Them Can Improve Care and Operations
Hannah Patterson, Vice President, Workforce Management
Wednesday, November 30 | Value-based Care,Thought Leadership
The electronic visit verification (EVV) mandate has been in effect for personal care services for more than a year. The January 1, 2023, deadline (with a few exceptions) is looming and many providers are still working to put together a plan to meet it. Here are four challenges that providers are facing with EVV and how addressing them can improve care and operations.
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Uplifting Our Veterans in the Workforce
Ada Gudex, Manager & Senior Solution Strategist
Friday, November 11 | Netsmart Life,Cause Connected,Meet Our Veterans
Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute and celebrate all military veterans who served or are still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Hear from one of our veterans, Ada Gudex, as to how Netsmart supports veterans inside and outside of the workplace, the work we do alongside our clients to help veterans achieve the best life possible, as well as the importance and value of the Hiring Our Heroes Program and our NetVets associate resource group (ARG).
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iQIES Connectivity: What Post-Acute Providers Need to Know Now
Corey Pauley, Senior Director of Engineering, Netsmart Simple
Tuesday, November 01 | Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care,Thought Leadership
Things are changing for skilled nursing providers in 2023. An internet-based system known as iQIES will be used for data submissions to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We take a look at what you need to know about the new system.
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Telehealth and LTPAC
Part 2: Leading Geriatric Practice Uses Virtual Care to Overcome Delays in Treatment
AJ Peterson, Vice President and General Manager of Interoperability
Tuesday, November 01 | Value-based Care,Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care
Telehealth and LTPAC, part two of our two-part series. Hear from a leading geriatric practice on how they use telehealth and what the future holds for virtual care.
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Part 6: Benefits, Challenges and the Future of Peers
Denny Morrison, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Advisor
Thursday, October 06 | Human Services,Thought Leadership,Value-based Care
In the final segment of our six-part blog series, Peer Support and Recovery Service in Behavioral Healthcare, Denny Morrison shares the clinical and financial benefits of peers, workforce obstacles peers experience and look to the future of peer programs.
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Telehealth and LTPAC
Part 1: Making Virtual Care a Reality Beyond COVID-19
AJ Peterson, Vice President and General Manager of Interoperability
Wednesday, October 05 | Value-based Care,Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care
Strategies for leveraging virtual care and telehealth to improve care coordination and communication between providers and patients.
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Webinar Recap: What’s Next for MCOs After EVV Compliance
Hannah Patterson, Vice President, Workforce Management
Wednesday, September 28 | Value-based Care,Thought Leadership
As the upcoming EVV compliance timeline is quickly approaching, we thought it would be interesting to discover how the initial phase and implementation of EVV has affected managed care organizations (MCOs), and their provider networks. This blog recaps a recent Netsmart webinar that addressed the details of this topic with the talented Dr. Melissa Berdell, Director Fraud, Waste and Abuse at Highmark Wholecare.
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Question, Persuade and Refer: The Importance of Suicide Prevention Training
Liz Thiel, Vice President, Human Resources
Wednesday, September 21 | Human Services
By understanding mental health and suicide go hand-in-hand we can take the first step in reducing suicide risk and help heal our families, friends and loved-ones heal and grow forward as a community.
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