At Advanced Practice Factor, we're passionate about supporting the knowledge transfer and shared expertise among APPS to drive improvements across healthcare, as well as career development. Here we spotlight news and trends of interest to physicians in our network.
What is Advanced Practice Factor? This knowledge exchange network is a dedicated portal for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers seeking opportunities to contribute their expertise and input in exchange for compensation and supplemental income.
Post-COVID-19 Healthcare Transformed With Telehealth
Sustainable, profitable positioning for today’s provider organizations hinges on the ability to capitalize on all revenue potential.
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Who Will Provide Primary Care?
Time with patients is short, and the administrative burden is high, and with an increasing shortage of primary care physicians, patient needs are only going to add to the workload.
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Risk Assessment in Health Care IT: The Role of Compliance in Protecting Patients
Digital technologies are transforming healthcare by reducing human errors, facilitating the coordination of care, and improving efficiencies within medical practices.
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4 Ways to Strengthen Your Workplace Culture
A positive workplace culture is important for employee retention and the financial growth of any company. But for healthcare organizations, a positive workplace culture is even more critical.
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Best Ways Physicians Can Build Wealth
The key to building wealth is patience. Following certain strategies can help you achieve your financial goals. These strategies are simple in principle, but require dedication.
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Choosing the Right Setting for a Telemedicine Call
Users of telehealth services often struggle with privacy concerns, technology barriers, and a general disassociation between patients and providers. Conducting online appointments in a comfortable and efficient location can help medical professionals mitigate some of these issues. Here are a few ideas to consider when picking out a setting for telehealth calls.
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The Surprise Question May Help Facilitate Advance Care Planning for COPD
For a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, Dr. Hutchinson, Tripp, and colleagues sought to assess how well the surprise question (SQ), a prognostic tool, predicts mortality and prompts ACP for patients admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD.
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The Future of Healthcare is Coming Home Three Major Trends to Leverage for Startups
An aging population, the prevalence of chronic diseases, growing physician acceptance of home care, medical advancements and a movement toward cost-efficient treatment options from public and private payers have all fostered industry revenue growth. Industry revenue, according to IBISWorld, has grown at an annualized rate of 2.2% to $96.9 billion over the past five years.
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