Putting Patients First Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

However, we urge CMS to consider the following recommendations to ensure the 2025 policies further align with patient-centered care. The NHC recommends clear communication to beneficiaries about these changes and robust support systems to address any issues that may arise during the transition.

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Viseven

MARCH 6, 2023

billion by 2025 , with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) growth of more than 9%. It helps to organize communication processes, keep track of operational activities, and see what works in your management approaches and what requires changes in the current health system. Let’s go.

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RX Note

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Introduction Telehealth utilizes digital information and communication technologies, such as laptops, tablets or smartphones, to prove remote access to healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its emphasis on minimizing social contact, spurred a rapid expansion of telehealth services.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, content must be presented in a clear and easily accessible way using plain language that is easy to understand and effectively communicated. Mitchell SE, Dikova E, Jack BW, Paasche-Orlow Health literacy and 30-day post discharge hospital utilization. J Health Commun.2012;17(suppl Accessed August 24, 2021.

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Putting Patients First Blog

MAY 29, 2024

We believe in the power of high-quality patient engagement that is characterized by sustained, reciprocal communication between patients and decision- makers. The NHC urges CMS to engage collaboratively with MA plans to track the clarity, accuracy, and transparency of marketing materials and communications. hstc=117268889.c6acac5669d4f1e6063a774e6d96c6b5.1716560813145.1716560813145.1716560813145.1&

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Putting Patients First Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

This includes clear communication about how AI tools are used in clinical and administrative Transparency fosters trust and empowers patients and providers to actively participate in care decisions. Comprehensive Transparency: AI applications should be fully disclosed, explainable, and accessible to patients and providers in layperson terms.

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ID Stewardship

APRIL 13, 2023

BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 14 April 2023 In 2014 CDC released the Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (Core Elements) to help hospitals increase infection cure rates while reducing treatment failures, C. difficile infection, adverse effects, antibiotic resistance, hospital costs, and hospital length of stay.

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ID Stewardship

APRIL 14, 2024

Candidate 2025 Mentored by: Christina G. Incorporated into this analysis are data from Rebyota’s phase 2b trial demonstrating efficacy in adults with at least two episodes of rCDI or two severe episodes of CDI resulting in hospitalization [3]. Authored by: Natalie Boyer, Pharm.D. O’Connor, Pharm.D.,

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 14, 2025

In the UK, the Human Medicines (Amendment) (Modular Manufacture and Point of Care) Regulations 2024 1 have passed through the UK legislative procedure and will apply from 23 July 2025. Technology For the technical operation of a web of sites, systems must enable them to all share data and communicate with each other.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

of the draft revised Community Code provides a reduction in the basic data exclusivity period for innovative medicinal products from eight to six years, a revision which did not come as a great surprise to many. As an example, Article 81.1

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

CMS’ proposed updates to payment policies for Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are critical steps toward improving mental health care delivery and addressing this pressing issue.

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ID Stewardship

MARCH 7, 2025

In this article a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist reviews five things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025. Here are five practical things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025 First some basics Measles is also referred to as rubeola, 10-day measles, or red measles. 7 March 2025. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

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Putting Patients First Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Medical Debt Relief The NHC supports CMS’ proposal to allow Certified Application Counselors (CACs) at hospitals and other providers to assist patients in enrolling in programs aimed at alleviating medical debt. “ Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

CY 2025 PFS proposed rule). The continuation of audio-only communication options remains essential. 19 Telehealth reduces the need for costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations by providing patients with convenient access to preventive care and early intervention services.

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ID Stewardship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With Twitter changing to X in mid-2023 and subsequently in the end of 2024 many folks from the IDtwitter community moving over to Bluesky, the game is certainly ever-changing. I wonder if this will cause us to be more fragmented as a group in 2025 and if Bluesky will really have sticking power. Mastodon sure did not.

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Putting Patients First Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The NHC also emphasizes the importance of clear communication and transition planning to minimize disruptions. Equally critical is clear and accessible communication with beneficiaries. These changes mark progress toward improving the affordability of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries.

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