Monthly news & updates for Direct Difference, Inc Abstractors
November 2019
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Happy Birthday!
Elena Mnatsakanyan - November 5
Julia Gutkovich - November 5
Caroline Calleros - November 9
Summer Bloise - November 9
Julie Ferrieri - November 11
Gayle Amberson - November 14
Sarah Lechtenbohmer - November 15
Brenda Clemens - November 28
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Data Abstraction / Registry Management / Consulting Direct Difference is the nation's leading health care management consulting firm. We're also the first company to specialize in the field of data abstraction and core measure for health care....
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled.
One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
healthfinder.gov
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7 Weird Ways To Help Combat 'Hermit' Habits As A Remote...
The moment you settle into your remote working routine, it happens. Those hermit habits sneak in and can throw your productivity streak off-kilter. Luckily, there are 7 (weird) ways you can avoid reaching peak hermit lifestyle and inject fun,...
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The 15 Best Productivity Apps To Get You Through Your Day
Just like with social media, this is most likely your experience exploring the world of productivity apps available for download. From remembering due dates to your to-dos, there's an abundance of project management resources for the productivity ...
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7 Sitting Mistakes That Cause Pain - and How to Fix Them ...
It's common to have back or neck pain from sitting all day, but it's also avoidable. Here, a physiotherapist breaks down how to sit and stand to prevent pain.
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www.livestrong.com
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You Should Read the 'Fine Print' of Health Apps: Experts
Health-related apps come with benefits, but experts warn consumers that there could also be some downsides. Consumer Investigator Sasha Jones breaks down what you can do to help increase security and protect...
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www.nbcmiami.com
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How to Network Like a Pro (Even If You're an Introvert)
I think of myself as an introvert whose work compelled me to become more extroverted. I used to feel tongue-tied around people I didn't know. Engaging with new people was daunting and took a lot of energy, but - as a clinical social worker - I...
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www.ihi.org
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How To Boost Your Creativity The Einstein Way-With...
If you often get stuck in a rut, exercising combinatory play can give your brain a boost. It was one of Einstein's favorite tactics to make a breakthrough in his work. Follow these tips to improve your creativity with this genius approach.
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The Biggest Ways People Waste Money
For David Bach, few purchases are a bigger waste than a new car. The average American will have to work about two or three months a year just to make the payments on a new car with insurance, says Mr. Bach, co-founder of AE Wealth Management and...
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www.wsj.com
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The American Heart Association is excited to announce the launch of a
public reporting website
that displays achievement measure performance data for nearly 600 Get With The Guidelines participating hospitals. Public reporting provides consumers with key information when reviewing their health care options and can aid in their provider selections. In addition to the consumer benefit, hospitals may receive credit from health plans and public reporting often fulfills hospital accreditation requirements. Websites like GWTG public reporting provide a level of transparency that patients are seeking when choosing care. This transparency is also a driver of quality improvement for hospitals.
- Hospitals were contacted during the month of September about voluntarily participating in publicly reporting their data. Those yet to opt-in will be contacted during an additional opt-in period in late November that runs through early December. Thereafter, opt-in will take place annually in the Spring and the website will be refreshed with data in late Spring.
- Attached is a document that provides additional information about this opportunity.
- Hospitals may choose to opt out at any time by emailing, AHA.QIContracts@heart.org
More about the site…
- Data are presented by each GWTG module
- Consumer friendly language highlights why public reporting is important, how it may be helpful to patients, and what significance these measures may have for their health.
- Search functionality for hospitals by entering a zip code or city/state, and selecting the program(s) of interest.
- Results display achievement measures for the program(s) selected
- The header includes an information icon providing a description of the measure as well as information on why the measure is important.
- Each measure displays the numerator and denominator, and the percent achieved.
- There is a minimum volume of 30 records annually, or attestation of 100% submission with a minimum of 6 patients per measure. If the criteria are not met, “Volume too low to report” is displayed.
- Data presented represent the previous year’s achievement performance.
We are pleased to share that US News & World Report is highlighting the public reporting website on their blog and has the potential to be included in a variety of national hospital rankings.
Thanks for your commitment to quality improvement within your hospitals and if your hospital is not already publicly reporting, be on the lookout in late November to participate in this exciting opportunity.
qualitynearme.heart.org
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Excellence
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Experience
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Mandy Budny, RN, MSN, CPHQ | Direct Difference, Inc | 520-442-0016 mandy.budny@directdifference.com
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