Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs), are pivotal in providing healthcare services to underserved populations throughout the United States. These organizations provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to millions of Americans such as immigrant, homeless, poverty level and other populations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced these organizations to rethink
The senior living industry has lost nearly 15 percent of its workforce since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers struggle with how to recruit, retain and continually engage qualified staff amongst increasing competition from traditional competitors, as well as the likes of retailers, restaurants, fast food establishments and grocery stores due to the continuing
“Ransomware”, “data breach”, and “cyberattack”. To those of us who work in healthcare leadership these days, those words are as ubiquitous as telehealth, quality outcome measures, and pandemic response. NextGen Healthcare’s Data Breach On April 28th, 2023, NextGen Healthcare, a leading electronic health record platform, disclosed a major data breach. The breach exposed the sensitive
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are the factors divorced from medical care, yet significantly impact health outcomes. Research indicates that a mere 16% of health outcomes are influenced only by medical factors, while a substantial 84% of health outcomes are predominantly shaped
Many of us have been there. We’re at a conference and sit in on a presentation on the latest technological innovation. The room is packed, standing room only. The subject is exciting, the possibilities are endless. It’s easy to think in these situations that our colleagues and board members will feel the same rush at
Technology is a major driver of change in the healthcare industry. The industry relies on digital tools like electronic health records (EHR) and online patient portals to streamline operations, and individuals depend on those same tools to take charge of their own health. Healthcare organizations that consistently stay on top of technology trends can improve
The effect of globalization has catapulted the need for digitization. For senior living providers to remain competitive, they must stay on their A-game by embracing modern technology and implementing innovative solutions to cater to the growing needs of residents and their families. In senior care, consumers have high expectations of emerging technologies. To keep you
Senior living organizations can benefit from leveraging advancements in technology to enhance residents’ standard of living and add critical capabilities. Technology can dramatically enhance residents’ quality of life—and thus, their engagement—by changing how they are cared for from both a clinical and personal perspective. However, many communities are hesitant to implement critical technological advancements, worried
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are cornerstones of health and wellness for a wide variety of people in our community. However, many health centers still fall behind when it comes to integrating technology into their practices. Meeting the needs and expectations of patients requires streamlining processes, increasing accessibility and actively engaging patients—all of which can
Healthcare providers and insurers are required to execute a business associate agreement (BAA) to safeguard disclosed information and comply with HIPAA when protected health information (PHI) is disclosed to vendors, such as consultants or cloud data storage firms. Although the business associate agreement is a standard procedure, organizations often struggle to manage the risks associated
