Exploring a Low Cost Strategy to Avoid the High Costs of Physician Turnover
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by Access Nurse
2M ago
In healthcare systems, a departing physician represents more than just a loss of personnel—it carries a staggering price tag. For instance, a Family Medicine Physician’s departure normally takes an average of 4 months to replace with a revenue loss of approximately $560,000, not to mention the costs of recruiting a new provider. Yet, could a modest investment of approximately $250 per month for the provider serve as a pivotal factor in retaining such an invaluable healthcare professional? Retaining physicians extends beyond offering competitive remuneration and benefits; it crucially involves ..read more
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The Dollars and Sense of Outsourcing Nurse Triage: A Study on Savings
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by Nadine_Benjamin@teamhealth.com
5M ago
Overview It’s no secret that today’s health systems and providers are under increasing pressure to control costs. In a post-COVID environment, hospitals and other patient care facilities are still trying to recover from the billions of dollars in lost revenue coupled with current increased operating expenses. In fact, more than 33% of hospitals are operating on negative margins. Our study revealed that one of the most promising avenues for cost savings lies in outsourcing nurse triage during periods of low call volume, with the most rapid financial benefits being realized during the third shif ..read more
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AccessNurse Announces New Sweet 16 Campaign to Recognize Top-Performing Telephone Triage Nurses
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by Access Nurse
10M ago
In honor of National Nurses Month, AccessNurse Announced a New “Sweet 16 Campaign” Program to Recognize 16 of Our Top-Performing Telephone Triage Nurses To be eligible for the “Sweet 16 Campaign,” team members must be nominated by their Clinical Operational Manager and be in exceptional standing relative to performance and operational metrics. This team of telephone triage nurses has met and exceeded operational metric goals and is highly-skilled at triaging our vast population of patient callers; serving over 650 clients in 700+ locations throughout the United States. Additionally, these tele ..read more
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Why AI Can’t Replace the Value of Empathy in Nurse Triage
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by Access Nurse
11M ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the face of healthcare in numerous ways. From predictive analytics to personalized treatment plans, AI is being used to improve healthcare outcomes for patients around the world. While AI can be a powerful tool for nurse triage, it can never replace the empathy and human connection that comes from a nurse’s intuition and decision-making abilities. AI in Nurse Triage Nurse triage is the process of assessing a patient’s symptoms and determining the appropriate level of care needed. It is a critical function in healthcare, as it helps to ensure that patien ..read more
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Value-Based Care in 2023: The Future of Healthcare Delivery
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by Access Nurse
1y ago
According to the Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2022”, fifteen percent of physicians participate in value-based payment models. In 2023, value-based care is expected to continue to grow and evolve as healthcare providers, payers, and policymakers seek to improve patient outcomes and contain costs. Value-based care is vital to providing better care for individuals and improved health for communities at a reduced cost and is necessary to tackling the difficulties the healthcare market faces. What are the key trends that will shape value-based care in 2023? In 2023, health care provide ..read more
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Behavioral Health Staff Shortage is a National Crisis
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by Palvisha_Shoaib@teamhealth.com
1y ago
While the demand for behavioral health services continues to grow post pandemic, the shortage of these providers continues to be a national crisis. According to a survey done by KFF/CNN, 90% of the US adults say mental health is a crisis in the United States. Patients call therapists, or psychiatrists only to be told that there is a waitlist. Clinicians who do accept new patients may only accept cash and take no insurance. How bad is the shortage? According to the American Public Health Association, these provider and staff shortages impact an estimated 132 million Americans, with more than 6 ..read more
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Physician Happiness & Lifestyle
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by Access Nurse
1y ago
Many doctors are finding it difficult to regain the same level of happiness that they expected prior to the pandemic, according to Medscape’s 2023 Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of stress and burnout for physicians, who have had to work long hours and deal with a high level of stress and illness. The impact of COVID-19 has been felt both professionally and personally, making it difficult for many doctors to find balance and happiness in their lives.  Physician Happiness Medscape surveyed 9200 physicians across 29 specialties and fou ..read more
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Nurses are Striking Due to Understaffing
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by Access Nurse
1y ago
Image by: Mike Segar/Reuters via https://wapo.st/3ZWUu4h In New York City, more than 7000 nurses went on a strike due to concerns of staffing shortages, and patient care concerns. Healthcare systems throughout the country have been faced with overwhelming results of the ongoing nursing shortage. The Department of Health & Human Services study projected that the demand for registered nurses would hit more than 3.6 million by the year 2030. The telephone nurse triage industry continues to retain staff in the midst of the shortage. AccessNurse partners with hospital systems and providers acro ..read more
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Pediatric Hospitals Use Tents Outside to Treat Overflow of “Tripledemic” Cases
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by Access Nurse
1y ago
Just when we thought that the worst of COVID-19 pandemic was over, we are already seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases as the winter approaches. Along with COVID-19, there are multiple viruses floating around at the same time: Flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and a new variant of COVID-19 every season.  As the “tripledemic” continues to grow, pediatric hospitals are brimming, seeing an unusually high number of sick patients, and many of them are at or near capacity.  H2: Pediatric hospitals are getting overwhelmed this holiday season To add to our worries, children are the most ..read more
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A Voice of Calm in the Storm
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by Access Nurse
1y ago
Thank you to our incredible team of triage nurses and patient coordinators for supporting our clients through one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike Florida as the Category 4 storm – Hurricane Ian. With a storm that brought fierce winds, unrelenting rains, and catastrophic flooding to Florida, and with its continued strength, made its way towards South Carolina, you were there, a voice of calm in the storm. Even during this chaotic time, you went above and beyond, by putting in extra time to help our clients with their patients, providing compassionate care advice 24/7, and ensuring th ..read more
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