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Increase Your Home Care Agency’s Interoperability with Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

AlayaCare

When it comes to best in class home care software , the home care industry is often mired in antiquated legacy solutions. The more progressive providers have come to understand that the right software needs to have the flexibility to grow with them. That’s because it is increasingly important to have systems in place that allow for the quick access and exchange of accurate data to promote interoperability among industry stakeholders — and ultimately, dramatically increase the quality of ca

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The Limits of Resilience

Red M.D.

(initially published in General Surgery News in February 2021). One year ago this month, I walked into the surgeon’s lounge after an early morning case. As I sat down to dictate, I heard a colleague remark, “There’s an active shooter in the hospital.”. My throat tightened and my voice squeaked as I asked, “Are you kidding?”. Fellow surgeons, including some of my residents, looked up from their computers but appeared unphased.

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Let's Celebrate: It's Caregivers' Day in the U.S.

Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

February 19th is Caregivers’ Day! The third Friday in February was designated as a day to celebrate and appreciate caregivers by the Providers’ Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies in 2015. If you are a caregiver or if you know a caregiver, take some time this Friday to acknowledge the incredibly essential and complex work that caregivers do.

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Pallimed GeriPal Virtual Gathering 2021

Pallimed

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) Short notice, but yes, there will be a Pallimed/GeriPal virtual party this year. Never missed a year! Have we planned a lot around this? No. Do we want to see friends and colleagues and meet new people? Yes. Can we do it with minimal expectations? We hope so! We are not sure what to expect, but when we did this in person there was never that much of a plan anyway, except where to go next, and even that was up for improvisation.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Increase Your Home Care Agency’s Interoperability with Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

AlayaCare

When it comes to best in class home care software , the home care industry is often mired in antiquated legacy solutions. The more progressive providers have come to understand that the right software needs to have the flexibility to grow with them. That’s because it is increasingly important to have systems in place that allow for the quick access and exchange of accurate data to promote interoperability among industry stakeholders -- and ultimately, dramatically increase the quality of care, a

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The Growing Role of Chief Diversity Officer

Diversity Nursing

Last year, Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) hires grew by 84%, making it the fastest growing C-suite title, according to LinkedIn. There has been a national wave of concern about racial inequities, especially in healthcare, with the arrival of the COVID pandemic. Many healthcare organizations are increasing their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Strategic Restructuring for the Future: The State of the Hospice Market

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

Strategic Restructuring for the Future: Exploring How Hospices Are Using Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Service Diversification to Transform Change, transformation, disruption: whatever you want to call it, it’s happening in the hospice industry over the next 5 years. It is unquestionable that the carve-in to Medicare Advantage, the rise of value-based care and steady market consolidation is changing the playing field.

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