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By reading our blog, you keep your finger on the pulse of healthcare trends. You become inspired by others’ successes. And you gain tips on how to achieve peak performance.
From Compliance to Care: The Expanding Role of EVV in Personal Care Services
Lindsay Mack, Director & General Manager, Workforce Management
Monday, December 16 | Post-Acute Care,Care Coordination
The adoption of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in Personal Care Services (PCS) has evolved beyond compliance to offer significant operational, workforce and fraud-prevention benefits.
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Legislative Updates from the 2nd Annual IDD Leadership Summit:
Update on Policy Progress and Advocacy
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Friday, December 13 | Human Services,Legislative/Policy,Thought Leadership
Here’s a summary of the must-read updates and future directions for IDD advocacy and policy.
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Empowering Leadership in the IDD Community: 4 Lessons from Precious Myers-Brown’s Inspiring Keynote
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Wednesday, December 11 | Thought Leadership
Precious Myers-Brown's thought-provoking keynote emphasized the role of leadership in the IDD community, urging professionals to reflect, support, and inspire without limiting others.
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The Power of AI: Fueling Organizations and Elevating People Part II
Chris Yakscoe, Senior Director & General Manager, Bells
Tuesday, December 03 | Thought Leadership,Care Coordination,EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services
AI is proving to be the most rapidly adopted technology in human history. Now it’s propelling the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute care sectors forward at an unprecedented pace.
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Future-Proofing Your Public Health Programs: Top 5 Things to Consider
Sarah Bush, Senior Client Alignment Executive, Public Health
Thursday, November 21 | Care Coordination,EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services
Selecting the right electronic health record (EHR) platform is an essential step to overcoming many public health hurdles.
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Transforming Child and Family Services with Innovation: How One Platform is Making a Big Difference
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Friday, November 15 | Human Services
The Foster Care Portal shows how leveraging technology can ease the burdens on foster families and case managers alike, increase secure engagement, and operational efficiencies across the board.
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A New Hope for Homelessness in California: How CalAIM is Addressing Housing Instability
Julie Hiett, VP and GM, Population Health
Thursday, November 14 | Human Services,Cause Connected
California’s homelessness crisis is among the most severe in the nation. In response to this complex issue, California has implemented a forward-thinking initiative: California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).
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4 Ways a Strategic Collaboration Helps Maximize Public Health Funding
Sarah Bush, Senior Client Alignment Executive, Public Health
Wednesday, November 13 | EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services,Partnerships and Collaboration
In recent years, public health infrastructure has faced significant challenges, increasing the need for enhanced data systems and reporting mechanisms. Fortunately, there’s good news.
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How Navigating My Father's Journey with Aphasia Led Me to Build Better Senior Care Solutions
Kelly Keefe, Senior Director and General Manager, HigherPath
Tuesday, November 12 | Thought Leadership
Discover how a personal journey through a loved one's aphasia led to the creation of a transformative senior care model aimed at improving quality of life for seniors.
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Celebrating National Family Caregivers Day: 3 ways to give back to those who give so much
Hannah Patterson, VP and GM, Workforce Management
Friday, November 01 | Human Services,Post-Acute Care
We’re celebrating caregivers and recognizing the nurses, aides, therapists, family members and social workers who deliver outstanding care to people daily. Check out these 3 tips for ways to demonstrate your appreciation today and every day.
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Integrated Care Strategies: Key Takeaways from Our OPEN MINDS Webinar
Ian Laster, Director & General Manager, Collaborative Care
Friday, October 25 | Client Success Stories,EHR Solutions and Operations,Interoperability
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, integrated care is not just an option but a necessity for future advancement.
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Innovation in Care Coordination: Bridging Gaps for Better Patient Outcomes
AJ Peterson, SVP and GM, CareGuidance
Wednesday, October 16 | Care Coordination,Human Services
How community-based care and innovative technology can bridge critical gaps, especially for underserved populations.
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What to Look for in a Tailor-Made Vital Records Platform
Shelly Casale, Senior Director & GM, TIER
Thursday, October 10 | Interoperability,Human Services,EHR Solutions and Operations
Custom vital records systems play a crucial role in streamlining data management and supporting modernization efforts in public health and care provider settings alike.
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Meaningful Automation Strategies for Empowering Clinical Staff
Chris Yakscoe, Senior Director & General Manager, Bells
Tuesday, October 08 | Post-Acute Care,Human Services
Empowering healthcare staff, improving efficiency and addressing longstanding challenges are crucial for organizational morale culture. With competition for staff increasing, healthcare organizations recognize the importance of deploying innovative tools to support staff performance and client care.
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Cold and Flu Season Is Back: Time to Prioritize Immunizations
Sarah Bush, Senior Client Alignment Executive, Public Health
Monday, October 07 | Uncategorized
As temperatures drop and fall settles in, cold and flu season arrives as promptly as a pumpkin spice latte. Along with it comes another critical period—immunization season.
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