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Some live key takeaways from our webinar with Caitlin Synovec from National Health Care for the Homeless Council: ✔ Hospitals can provide consistent, predictable funding for programs through contracts and rates. ✔ Even in states where other funding mechanisms exist or are in development, hospital funding supports operational costs and non-billable services. ✔ Medical respite can contribute to hospital goals such as decreased length of stay and reduce readmission rates. 

Stop ignoring revenue cycle issues and start hitting all the benchmarks. The Nevada Primary Care Association 2023 Conference is your time to take action. Have a conversation with Jim Rellas and get straightforward answers to all of your revenue cycle questions. Take the first step and stop by Booth #13. We look forward to seeing you there! #NVPCA #FQHC #communityhealthcenters #revenuecyclemanagement #medicalbilling

Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, has a Consumer Alert about a Medicaid-qualifying related issue and ticking time bomb you may not be aware of, explains the Medicaid penalty divisor, and how to calculate a Medicaid penalty. Steve reviews the Care Contract, when and why it’s important to have one, and what happens if you don’t have a Care Contract. Spoiler alert: you’re not going to like the answer to that one! Steve answers the question “can you move to another nursing home while on Medicaid”? Then, Steve compares and contrasts his firm Senior Care Consulting with the “free” referral services, explains why more and more providers are not willing to “pay to play”, and reveals another major conflict of interest regarding these types of services. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor https://lnkd.in/gTZKgFMA

Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville has been named one of the top eight children's hospitals in the country, and it was one of three health care facilities in Florida to make The Leapfrog Group's Top Children's Hospital list for 2023. Read the full news article here: https://bit.ly/4agrkm9 #JaxChamberHealthCouncil #HealthCouncil #HealthcareJax #JaxChamber

ONE IN THREE. The West Virginia Primary Care Association, the largest organized primary care network in the state, now serves one in three West Virginians. No matter which of the over 460 locations you call your medical home, WVPCA network is there for you, regardless of your ability to pay. Now that’s the power of primary care! #1In3 #PrimaryCare #WVPCA #WestVirginiasPrimaryCare #HealthierWV #1Mission1Vision1Voice

Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, has a Consumer Alert about a Medicaid-qualifying related issue and ticking time bomb you may not be aware of, explains the Medicaid penalty divisor, and how to calculate a Medicaid penalty. Steve reviews the Care Contract, when and why it’s important to have one, and what happens if you don’t have a Care Contract. Spoiler alert: you’re not going to like the answer to that one! Steve answers the question “can you move to another nursing home while on Medicaid”? Then, Steve compares and contrasts his firm Senior Care Consulting with the “free” referral services, explains why more and more providers are not willing to “pay to play”, and reveals another major conflict of interest regarding these types of services. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor https://lnkd.in/guEaqkf4

Access in primary care is a hot topic at Best Practice Birmingham - have you registered your free delegate pass yet? Claim your pass here: https://buff.ly/3QVHw4S #BestPractice #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare

"Join the movement towards compassionate end-of-life care! Hospitals need end-of-life dignity doulas now more than ever. These dedicated professionals provide invaluable support to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. Let's advocate for their presence in every healthcare setting. Together, we can ensure that everyone experiences dignity and comfort at the end of life. #EndOfLifeCare #DignityDoula #CompassionateCare"

Don't miss out on unlocking the essentials of hospice care with "Hospice Nuts & Bolts"! 🌟 Dive deep into the Conditions of Participation and the Medicare benefit from a clinical perspective. Learn everything from eligibility to discharge, including care coordination, documentation, and Quality Assessment Performance Improvement. Join us and master the fundamentals to elevate your hospice practice! 🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3Qx3gCX #IHHC #HospiceCare #MedicareBenefit #QualityAssessment

Embrace a healthier start to the year with #DryJanuary! 🚫🍷 🍸 🍺 Many are choosing to abstain from alcohol, reaping potential benefits like improved sleep, enhanced mood, weight loss, better hydration, and liver health. 💤🧘🏿♂️ Remember, moderation is key if you choose to drink. Excessive alcohol intake poses risks to your health. 🚨 If you or someone you know has concerns about alcohol use, consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice. 👨🏾⚕️ As a primary care physician, I encourage you to consider the commendable decision of alcohol cessation. Support is crucial, and resources are available! Reach out to SAMHSA's confidential helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for info, support, and treatment referrals. 📞 Visit #SAMHSA's website for a treatment locator tool to find nearby facilities. 🌐 Don't hesitate to seek help from healthcare professionals, friends, or support groups. You're not alone on this journey! 💙 #HealthierChoices #AlcoholFree #SupportMatters #HCAHealthcare #familymedicine