After retooling its leadership team and committing to improving staff engagement, Appalachian Regional saw big improvements in its quality, safety, and patient satisfaction scores.

 

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

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5-Step Guide to Engaging Nurses
After retooling its leadership team and committing to improving staff engagement, Appalachian Regional saw big improvements in its quality, safety, and patient satisfaction scores. 
 

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Open Enrollment Report: Government Paying More for ACA Plans
Expect the current trend to continue if proposed changes come to fruition.
Health Plans Reducing Pre-Authorizations by Trimming Lists, Trusting Docs
Waiting for prior authorization decisions for some medical care is not only irksome but can be dangerous to patients. Health plans are loosening the reins a bit.
 

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HHS Offers Online Guide for Accessing EMRs
More Americans are accessing their personal electronic medical records, and find the data helpful and easy to use, but policymakers say half of the nation doesn’t see a need to do so.
Physician Burnout Charter Sets Framework for Change
A new set of guidelines and recommendations helps healthcare organizations establish policies and programs that promote physician well-being.
Porter Adventist Suspends All Surgeries
The action comes as hospital and Colorado public health officials continue their investigation of contaminated surgical equipment that could have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis.
 

AROUND THE WEB

Baystate Franklin nurses union 72-hour lockout / strike starts Tuesday
Source: MassLive.com
Trial for nurse practitioner accused in Hattiesburg compound pharmacy scheme reset
Source: Hattiesburg American
More nurses join lawsuit against Methodist Health over docked lunch pay
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Labor board finds merit to nurses' unfair labor allegations
Source: WNYT / Associated Press
Gov. Northam evaluating a bill that would give Virginia nurse practitioners more autonomy
Source: The News & Advance / Associated Press
 

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