When It Comes To Patient Care, Benchmark the Best Part 4
By Jay Juffre
As we continue to look at what the best of the best are doing to drive patient care, we need to see what organizations are doing to better educate patients and their families. There is an old adage, ‘always listen to your doctor’. This is typically very sound advice. But what does the doctor do when, for the two days leading up to the appointment, the patient has been entering their symptoms into WebMD? The answer of leading Healthcare providers is to educate. Leaders in the industry are focusing on patient education and health literacy.
This is more than bedside chats. They are putting their money where their mouths are by investing in programs to empower patients with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health, manage chronic conditions effectively, and navigate the healthcare system confidently.
An educated patient has less stress, feels more confident in their diagnosis or treatment, and is in a word happier, with their health care provider. For example, I have followed my primary care provider to different health systems because she goes the extra mile to educate me on anything going on when it comes to my health. There are a few best practices we can glean from the best. First of all, start early
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| Five Tips for Renegotiating Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) Contracts
By Alfredo Cepero
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that $603 billion was spent on prescription drugs in 2021 before accounting for rebates. A significant portion of employers’ healthcare costs are attributed to pharmaceuticals, and these expenses continue to climb. As expensive specialty drugs and new gene therapies become more prevalent in the market, companies must do their diligence when choosing a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) or renegotiating their existing contract.
The complexity, industry jargon, and overall breadth of these agreements might discourage companies from fully exploring their options and seeking the most competitive rates for their business and employees. Fortunately, there are ways that companies can make sure their PBM contracts are appropriate to their business. Here, we explore five tips to help companies navigate the PBM contract renegotiation process.
Know Your Data
Your data may be the most crucial tool when entering into negotiations on your PBM contract. Having a deep understanding of how your drug spend currently is allocated, how your members are using your plan, your formulary adherence, and utilization by drug class is imperative to understanding your greatest cost levers and potential risks.
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George Guerrero, D.O., MPH, Joins Baptist Health Primary Care
August 8, 2024 – Primary care physician George Guerrero, D.O., MPH, has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. He specializes in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions as well as preventive healthcare. His clinical interests include the management of hypertension and diabetes, as these common conditions can contribute to poor health outcomes when not appropriately managed.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Guerrero to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Marcella Gravalese, MBA-HSA, vice president of Baptist Health Medical Group.
Dr. Guerrero earned his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a master’s degree in public health at Florida International University. His medical training includes an internal medicine residency at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians – Florida Chapter.
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Scott Arnold of Tampa General Hospital Is Recognized Nationally as a Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer to Know
The academic health system’s Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer is recognized for his excellence in driving digital transformation initiatives to improve the patient experience.
August 9, 2024 – Scott Arnold, executive vice president and chief digital and innovation officer at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as part of its 2024 classes of “46 Chief Digital Officers to Know” and “133 Chief Information Officers to Know.” These honors collectively reflect Arnold’s dedication to developing and executing innovative strategies to transform the delivery of care at Tampa General.
“Scott’s contributions to the hospital information technology (IT) industry and to Tampa General have been truly instrumental in positioning us as a top-tier academic health system and a hub for cutting-edge, high-quality care,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “His deep knowledge and innovative practice of information technology has enabled us to streamline processes and adopt new technologies that optimize care quality and elevate the patient experience.”
Since joining Tampa General in 2010, Arnold has significantly transformed the academic health system’s digital landscape. Initially tasked with managing the conversion of the system’s electronic medical record system, the largest technology implementation in Tampa General history, Arnold’s responsibilities have since expanded to include overseeing all technology across the organization including IT, analytics, cyber security, clinical engineering and innovation. Arnold also oversees TGH Ventures, the academic health system’s innovation center and corporate venture fund.
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Now Out of Bankruptcy, Cano Health Focusing on the Future
Now that Cano Health has successfully emerged from bankruptcy, it is well on the way to achieving its ultimate goal—putting the patient first. With a host of new services coming to market and the strength of its team and community, the health system is positioned to move forward in a new and exciting way.
“It’s really uncommon to have the court approve a reorganization plan and to exit bankruptcy on the same day, but that’s what happened on June 28, 2024,” said CEO Mark Kent, FACHE, FACMPE. “I’m very thankful to our advisors, employed physicians, employees, creditors, vendors, and trusted affiliated physician partners for helping us get through this, and I’m proud to say that they can now expect a new Cano Health where our focus is on the patient experience.”
In addition to moving physical and massage therapy in-house, Cano Health has added physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) to its services and enhanced pharmacy services so that patients can get their medications in the medical center at the time of their appointments or provided at home. The company has also expanded the Cano at Home program and Cano Cares program so that patients can interact with the health system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“Patients can receive primary care services from a visiting nurse practitioner in their homes as late as 11 p.m., including on weekends,” said Kent, noting that those with emergency issues should still go to the ER or call 911. “We also have nurse practitioners available by phone until the center opens the next morning; we believe these additions will help our patients along their healthcare journey.”
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Palm Beach Health Network Announces 2023 Tenet Heroes and Hall of Fame Inductees
August 8, 2024—The Palm Beach Health Network(PBHN) is proud to announce five 2023 Tenet Hero winners, including two Tenet Hall of Fame inductees.
A Tenet Hero is an individual who goes beyond the limits of their everyday duties to make a positive difference in their communities. The Tenet Heroes program allows us to recognize and celebrate our employees who have an encouraging effect on patients and colleagues around them.
Good Samaritan Medical Center nurse AnnaMae Predtechenskis is one of PBHN’s 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. As a teenager, Predtechenskis served as a children’s counselor for a ministry camp in upstate New York. There she met Liel, and cared for a nonverbal, autistic 13-year-old girl who was born and raised in Israel. Predtechenskis was immediately drawn to Liel and how she interacted with others in the camp.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center assistant nurse manager, Bri Freeman is a 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee. According to her nomination, Freeman travels to Tanzania, Africa every year for a Medical Mission. This mission prioritizes women’s health and safe births. She became fluent in Swahili, to assist with being successful for the journey each year. She educates the medical staff how to identify postpartum complications; hemorrhage, estimate blood loss, and perform correct fundal massage.
Delray Medical Center’s Carolyn Kern, BS, MPT, Ortho/Spine/Oncology Patient Navigator, is a 2023 Tenet Hero. Kern began her career at Delray Medical Center in 1996 as a Physical Therapist and quickly rose to Clinical Coordinator for Orthopedic and Spine services due to her ability to connect with patients. She created educational materials and a video for patients considering joint replacement or spine surgery.
St. Mary’s Medical Center wound care nurse Gina Leitheuser is a 2023 Tenet hero. According to her nomination, Leitheuser connects with her patients and develops meaningful relationships with them and their families, working by their side during extremely difficult moments in their journey.
West Boca Medical Center Director of Revenue Analysis, Staci, is a 2023 Tenet Hero. According to her nomination, she is always willing to learn and help. She is supportive and innovative despite being in a one-person department. She is genuinely EVERYWHERE in the facility and never hesitates to take the lead on projects both inside and outside her core responsibilities.
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Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls
FAU Study Among First to Examine Link Between Alcohol Use and Severe Head Trauma
August 8, 2024 – Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. In 2021, falls led to the deaths of 36,500 older adults in the United States and 3,805 older Floridians. While some studies have hypothesized that alcohol use contributed to these outcomes, there are few studies which have examined this issue.
As such, little is known about the association between the frequency of alcohol use and the severity of injuries sustained after a fall in older adults. A study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators, is one of the first to examine the relationship between self-reported alcohol use and severe head trauma in this group.
For the study, researchers used data from the Geriatric Head Trauma Short Term Outcomes Project (GREAT STOP), which included a prospective cohort of consecutive patients presenting to the emergency departments (ED) of two level one, university-affiliated trauma centers in Palm Beach County, with annual volumes of 50,000 and 69,000.
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Tampa General Hospital Transforms Operating Room Safety and Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence-Powered Insights
August 8, 2024 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today announced the launch of Apella, a technology platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide data and insights that enhance safety, increase efficiency and elevate the patient experience in the operating room.
“We have some of the most talented surgeons and clinical teams in the world right here at Tampa General. The question is — how do you make the best better?” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “Through innovation and technology such as Apella, we’re giving our teams the tools and information to enhance quality, strengthen safety and improve patient outcomes. We’re also increasing access for more patients to benefit from the exceptional, academic-based care we offer at TGH.”
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JAMA Oncology Review: The Latest Treatment Options for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Newer options include less toxic front-line therapies and several targeted drugs
AUGUST 8, 2024 – Recently approved drugs are rapidly changing the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with newer options including less toxic front-line therapies and several targeted drugs. These new drug combinations and targeted therapies may offer a brighter future – especially among older patients and others who may be more frail.
Physician-scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine surveyed the field in an Aug. 8, review published in the peer-reviewed journal, Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology (JAMA Oncology).
“It’s been an exciting time in the treatment of AML,” said Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., M.S., Chief of the Division of Hematology at Sylvester, and senior author on the article. “The time was ripe for an update on the biology of AML and the treatment approaches that we’ve adopted since the approval of these drugs,” he added.
About 20,800 people are diagnosed with AML annually in the U.S., with a median age of onset of 69. Only about a third of patients live five years or longer, according to National Cancer Institute data from 2014-2020.
Historically, a substantial fraction of patients were unable to tolerate the first-line, harsh combination of chemotherapy drugs. Many frailer, typically older patients often did not receive any active therapy.
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Cleveland Clinic Study Adds to Increasing Evidence that Sugar Substitute Erythritol Raises Cardiovascular Risk
Erythritol is a common artificial sweetener found in baked goods, beverages, gum and candy
August 8, 2024 – New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood clots. Sugar (glucose) did not have this effect.
Published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, the research adds to increasing evidence that erythritol may not be as safe as currently classified by food regulatory agencies and should be reevaluated as an ingredient. The study was conducted by a team of Cleveland Clinic researchers as part of a series of investigations on the physiological effects of common sugar substitutes.
“Many professional societies and clinicians routinely recommend that people at high cardiovascular risk – those with obesity, diabetes or metabolic syndrome – consume foods that contain sugar substitutes rather than sugar,” said senior and corresponding author Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences in Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and co-section head of Preventive Cardiology. “These findings underscore the importance of further long-term clinical studies to assess the cardiovascular safety of erythritol and other sugar substitutes.”
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Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients’ recovery
Technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients’ recovery
August 8 2024- MANKATO, Minn. — For more than 15 years, Ronald Gary Woods ended most days with aching knees.
“It was hard walking around. My knees would get sore and were popping and cracking,” says Woods, 63, of Eagle Lake, Minnesota. “It’s like everything else, they just wore out.”
Woods tried various treatments, including cortisone shots and nerve ablation, to interrupt pain signals sent to the brain. His plan was to wait until retirement for surgical intervention. “But I was tired of hurting,” he says.
Woods and Jacob Ziegler, M.D., his orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, recommended bilateral knee replacement, a surgery to replace both of his knees at the same time. Dr. Ziegler had recently become the first surgeon in the health system to begin utilizing new sensor technology licensed by Zimmer Biomet through a partnership with Canary Medical. The smart orthopedic implants function just like standard knee replacements, but they include a sensor in the stem anchored in the shin bone that remotely monitors and tracks a patient’s recovery by measuring range of motion, steps, stride and other data associated with gait.
Dr. Ziegler explained to Woods that he would have use of an app to see his gait and mobility information as he recovered from surgery. The data would be uploaded once daily to Dr. Ziegler’s team, helping them monitor how well Woods was progressing.
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CarePlus Launches User-friendly Community Navigator to Help Expand Access to Essential Resources in Florida
August 8, 2024 — CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., a recognized leader in Florida’s Medicare market, has introduced its new CarePlus Community Navigator found at https://careplus.findhelp.com. The innovative platform is designed to address critical social determinants of health, which are nonmedical risk factors, such as life circumstances and environments, that can affect a person’s health and well-being.
Floridians using the CarePlus Community Navigator will be able to find and connect to valuable local resources, such as food banks and transportation and affordable housing options. Types of services listed are based on those most requested in the areas where they live. Initial utilization shows that 47% of searches on the CarePlus Community Navigator are related to food security, 26% to housing, and 8% to transportation.
“When we talk about the overall wellness of Medicare beneficiaries, health equity is always at the forefront of discussions,” said Steven Ruiz, President of CarePlus Health Plans. “The launch of the CarePlus Community Navigator marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhance health equity across Florida. We are making it easier for our members and the broader community to access important services that impact their health and well-being.”
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HCA Announces Proposed Public Offering of Senior Notes
August 7, 2024 – NASHVILLE, Tenn.– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other considerations. Actual terms of the senior notes, including maturity, interest rate and principal amount, will depend on market conditions at the time of pricing. HCA Inc. intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of borrowings outstanding under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as the joint book-running managers for the offering.
The offering of the senior notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions.
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Lee Health Embraces AI to Support Patient Care, Improve Health Outcomes, and Increase Efficiency
The efforts and work to best utilize technology to support health outcomes was honored with a national award.
Fort Myers, Fla. – August 9, 2024 — In an era with technological advancements reshaping industries worldwide, Lee Health, the healthcare provider of choice for Southwest Florida, is leading the charge to prioritize the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance patient care.
Lee Health recognizes the profound impact that technology and innovation can have on patient outcomes and is committed to using this technology to empower patients, improve treatment outcomes, and streamline the way care is delivered.
Lee Health has been honored with the inaugural Pinnacle of EHR Experience Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative, recognizing our health system’s efforts to enhance the electronic health record (EHR) experience for physicians. The award places Lee Health among an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide, including Kaiser Permanente and Johns Hopkins, to receive this honor.
The Arch Collaborative, a KLAS Research initiative, involves hundreds of healthcare organizations dedicated to improving the EHR experience through standardized surveys and benchmarking to uncover best practices for reducing burnout, increasing efficiency and accuracy, and ultimately improving patient care.
In addition to the national recognition for supporting physicians, the incorporation of leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology across Lee Health allows for patients to see continued enhancements throughout their wellness experience from visiting their doctor’s office to inpatient care.
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UPDATE FROM THE FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AUGUST 8 2024
Update on looming Medicare payment cut
By Jarrod Fowler, MHA, FMA Director of Health Care Policy and Innovation
What’s happening
Physicians face a 2.8-percent Medicare conversion factor cut next year. This significant pay reduction is largely the result of Congress’ unwillingness to statutorily fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. For years now, physicians have been telling Congress that the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is simply unsustainable. Years of cuts have further destabilized the traditional Medicare program and left physicians wondering whether they’ll have to cut back on providing care to vulnerable seniors to keep their practices economically solvent.
What is value-based care, and is it right for your organization?
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Value-based care is a healthcare concept that primary care organizations should be reimbursed for improved patient health outcomes, which differs from traditional fee-for-service models where doctors and healthcare providers are paid based upon services rendered.
Americans pay more for healthcare in comparison to those in other countries, with recent studies indicating that health outcomes are not any better despite this expenditure.
In a value-based care arrangement, the primary goal is to keep patients well by meeting quality measures and specific performance metrics within value-based care contracts with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans, in addition to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). As a result, primary care organizations can focus on keeping their patients healthy while getting rewarded for it.
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Breaking Language Barriers: HHS Issues Division-Specific Language Access Plans from Across the Department
August 8, 2024 – In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joined agencies across the federal government in prioritizing communication in its services to the public by releasing its department-wide Language Access Plan. With the release of its plan, HHS took a giant step towards ensuring people with limited English proficiency (LEP) and people with disabilities have greater access to the life-saving services that it provides.
Today, as a culmination of this effort, and in advance of the 24th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” the Department has released division-specific language access plans. This effort by nearly all HHS operating and staff divisions exemplifies the Department’s commitment to providing accessible, culturally and linguistically competent, and comprehensive health care and human services.
“Removing the barriers that prevent people from accessing health care and human services support is one of our highest priorities,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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August 7, 2024 – The Florida Blue Foundation is now accepting grant applications from Florida-based nonprofit organizations across the state who are dedicated to advancing maternal health.
The Foundation seeks to fund community-inspired, evidence-based, and sustainable initiatives that support innovative and actionable solutions to improve maternal health outcomes, bridge health disparities, and secure equitable access to quality maternal health care services across the state of Florida. The aim is to transform Florida into a state where maternal health is safer, and under-resourced or marginalized communities are supported, embodying a commitment to the health and well-being of all mothers and babies.
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The 8th Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition (FMCCE 2025) will be held May 30- June 1, 2025, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This conference is a networking and educational forum on the subject of medical cannabis.
This conference is designed for attendees who are active or interested in the medical cannabis industry.
For medical professionals and entrepreneurs, the conference will cover a range of topics, all relevant to the medical cannabis industry, as it pertains to the State of Florida, including but not limited to:
•An Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis
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“Education is the key to raising awareness of the clinical uses for medical cannabis.” said Eugene Jones, Executive Director of Can-Ed, Inc. “This conference will provide a forum for industry leaders to expand their social capital, and healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge about medical benefits and applications.”
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Aug 09 2024- 884,982 Aug 02 2024- 884,941 Jul 26 2024- 885,196
Jul 19 2024- 884,844 Jul 12 2024- 884,531 Jul 05 2024- 881,780
Jun 28 2024- 883,567
Patients Added Last Week: 41 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 332,674,106
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,834,492
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 116,776.429 Approved Dispensing Locations: 661 Added Last Week: 3 Curaleaf - Pensacola
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