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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

At the University of Alabama (UAB) Hospital, provider and patient complaints about this practice resulted in the formation of a quality improvement (QI) project team to assess the issue and find a solution that provides patients with timely access to appropriate care at an acceptable cost and doesn’t add unnecessary volume to the ED.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

As healthcare delivery continues to shift toward preventive and outpatient care, the demand for FNPs in non-hospital settings has grown significantly. Their ability to care for patients across all age groups enables them to adapt to various roles within hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practices.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

It aligns the incentives of providers, payers, and patients to achieve better health outcomes and lower costs. In addition to improving health outcomes and quality of life, it can improve patientssatisfaction, engagement, and loyalty — along with provider satisfaction and retention.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

It aligns the incentives of providers, payers, and patients to achieve better health outcomes and lower costs. In addition to improving health outcomes and quality of life, it can improve patientssatisfaction, engagement, and loyalty — along with provider satisfaction and retention.