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Physician leaders discuss how Permanente Medicine delivers value-based care

Permanente Medicine

At Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, patients live 6 to 8 years longer than the national average. And Kaiser Permanente’s systemwide, long-term focus on high-quality care through population health management has helped improve Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures, such as in diabetes care and more.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Compared to that, our hearing only processes 11 percent of information, while smell 3.5 In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. percent, touch 1.5 percent and taste 1 percent.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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GeriPal Special: Hopes and Worries for Hospice and Palliative Care

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary We have a special extra podcast this week. The company has expanded its palliative care services through partnerships with hospitals and other managed care providers, according to AccentCare CEO Stephan Rodgers. Transcript Eric: Hey, GeriPal listeners, this is a GeriPal special episode. Eric: Yeah.

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A Complete Guide to Medical Assistant Positions in CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

For medical assistant positions in CT, typical tasks may include: Interviewing patients about their symptoms and main complaints. Checking patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature. Measuring patients’ height and weight. Typical tasks may include: Recording information in patients’ medical records.

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The demand for medical office assistants is growing in clinics, hospitals, and private practices, including here at PACT. They support patients and clinical staff by handling the essential administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Confirming patients’ insurance coverage. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

After listening to this episode you will be able to: Identify unique aspects of the pre-hospital environment that impact assessment and treatment of agitated children Describe the role of EMS personnel and EMS director in the care of agitated children. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode. Government.