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The True Cost of Healthcare Cyber Risks
To learn more, you can access the webinar here. You can also reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about how to prepare your organization to prevent cyberattacks.
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HealthStream launches new product at MGMA in Denver, Colorado: Meet CredentialStream for Groups
Introducing CredentialStream for Groups at this year's Leaders Conference hosted by Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)! Stop by booth#919 to learn more about our latest innovation and how it can transform your provider data management process to save time, improve accuracy and deliver better provider experiences.
September 17th, 2024
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The Best Healthcare Compliance Software of 2024: Top Features & Providers
Explore top healthcare compliance software of 2024. Learn about essential features, leading providers, and how to choose the best option for your needs.
September 10th, 2024
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Protect Your Healthcare Organization from Licensure Fraud with HealthStream Workforce Validate
Licensure fraud poses significant risks for healthcare organizations, but with the right tools and processes, these risks can be mitigated. HealthStream Workforce Validate provides a robust solution for automating and enhancing licensure verification, ensuring compliance and protecting patient safety. For healthcare organizations looking to improve their licensure verification processes and prevent fraud, HealthStream Workforce Validate is an invaluable tool. By implementing this solution, organizations can streamline verification, reduce risks, and focus on delivering high-quality care. To learn more about HealthStream Workforce Validate and how it can benefit your organization, visit our website or contact us today.
August 15th, 2024
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Unlocking Success: Real Stories from HealthStream Clients
Using a full-featured LMS can help your organization manage initiatives well beyond compliance training. Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about how your organization can leverage this LMS to maximize learning amongst your workforce.
August 14th, 2024
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Clinical Placement for the Future of Healthcare – A Discussion with Common Spirit MT Region and UW Health
Recent improvements to the features and functionality of myClinicalExchange have further improved the experience of learners, academic partners and healthcare organizations. To learn more about how to reduce onboarding time and create a streamlined process for your organization's clinical rotations while building your pipeline of future clinicians, reach out to HealthStream today.
August 9th, 2024
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What do Action Indicators mean for Skilled Nursing Facilities?
As a healthcare leader, you understand the significance of maintaining high standards of care in your skilled nursing facilities. It's crucial to have a reliable system that pinpoints areas of risk and tracks performance seamlessly. That's where action indicators come into play, providing you with critical insights at the click of a button.
August 6th, 2024
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The Cost of Non-Compliance in Healthcare
The cost of compliance in the healthcare industry is a necessary investment to avoid the far-reaching consequences of non-compliance. While it might be tempting to create in-house training content to save costs, the risks often outweigh the benefits. Professional compliance training solutions offer the expertise, consistency, and efficiency needed to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date compliance education. In the end, a proactive approach to compliance not only safeguards the organization from financial penalties but also upholds the trust and safety of the patients they serve. HealthStream’s ComplyQ and SafetyQ solutions offer the best of both worlds for compliance training and patient safety education, helping organizations reach competence and reduce risk.
August 5th, 2024
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Defending Against Phishing: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Phishing remains a formidable threat to the healthcare industry, but with vigilant training, robust security measures, and ongoing awareness, organizations can significantly mitigate the risks. It is imperative that healthcare providers prioritize cybersecurity to protect sensitive patient data and ensure the smooth operation of essential services. Learn about how HealthStream’s Security Awareness education can help protect your organization from security threats.
July 29th, 2024
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The Vital Role of the 5 Domains of QAPI in Skilled Nursing Facilities
As healthcare leaders, your commitment to excellence in patient care is paramount. One of the keys to achieving this is through a robust Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The five domains of QAPI—Design and Scope, Governance and Leadership, Feedback, Data Systems and Monitoring, Performance Improvement Projects, and Systematic Analysis and Systemic Improvement—are foundational to the success of any skilled nursing facility. Let’s delve into why each domain is vital and how they collectively enhance care quality.
July 27th, 2024
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The Importance of Revenue Cycle Onboarding for New Hires
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, having a well-trained and efficient workforce is crucial to ensuring high-quality patient care and operational success. One of the most critical areas requiring specialized knowledge and skills is the revenue cycle. Proper onboarding of new hires in this department can make all the difference in streamlining processes, minimizing errors, and maximizing revenue. It is critical to understand why revenue cycle onboarding is so vital, and how it can benefit healthcare organizations. Let's explore.
July 25th, 2024
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Clinical Placement for the Future of Healthcare – A Conversation with CommonSpirit MT Region and UW Health
Preparing students for their future clinical placements can feel chaotic and overwhelming, but it is possible to impose some order on the process while reducing risk and improving your organization’s ability to onboard students and easily create accurate reports for your organization and its’ clinical and academic partners. myClinicalExchange can help build competence and compliance while helping to reduce the time and costs associated with the process.
July 24th, 2024
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From Chaos to Calm: An Onboarding Conversation with Prisma Health
myClinicalExchange can help you develop clinicians with a streamlined, more efficient process by moving from manual processes to a solution that shortens onboarding time, simplifies the student placement process, manages affiliation agreements, manages compliance, and provides robust reporting capabilities for users. Contact HealthStream today to learn more about how your organization can simplify its student onboarding process.
July 12th, 2024
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Boosting Regulatory Compliance with Mock Surveys: A Guide for Healthcare Leaders
One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through mock surveys. These proactive assessments not only prepare your team for official inspections but also foster a culture of continuous improvement. To excel with mock surveys, you need a system that integrates your team, encourages discussions on addressing known issues, tracks progress, and nurtures community-wide growth.
July 12th, 2024
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Summer 2024's Top Choice in Healthcare Credentialing: CredentialStream
At HealthStream, we strive to enable our customers to credential providers with ease. For us, there’s no better compliment than a happy customer and we are grateful for the positive feedback we have received to date. We invite you to check out the reviews and leave your own here.
July 11th, 2024
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HealthStream Executive Briefing: CMS Minimum Staffing Standards: What You Need to Know
Cooley encouraged leaders to begin preparing to address the new rule and suggested that leaders: • Take a proactive stance • Have sufficient competent nursing staff • Consider resident preferences when determining staffing • Review and update your Facility Assessment Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about how Quality Manager can help your facility meet these updated requirements.
July 11th, 2024
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Navigating HIPAA Compliance: Recent and Upcoming Changes in 2024
The recent and anticipated changes to HIPAA regulations in 2024 represent a significant shift towards enhanced privacy, security, and patient empowerment. Healthcare organizations need strategies to stay informed and proactive while implementing these changes to maintain compliance and continue providing high-quality care. Learn about how HealthStream’s ComplyQ can help your organization stay compliant with ever-changing regulations.
July 5th, 2024
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Building Clinical Confidence Through Communication: A Blueprint for Success With Perception Strategies
Leaders can build employee confidence and improve retention rates with better communication amongst their staff. To learn more about how to support staff as they learn clear and transparent communication techniques, and to receive a copy of the free communication guide, reach out to HealthStream today.
July 5th, 2024
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Safer Births with AIM Patient Safety Bundles
These Patient Safety Bundles are complimentary for HealthStream customers. Users may simply sign on to access the catalog of content. Leaders may choose to assign this learning to staff or staff may elect to self-enroll. To learn more about the AIM Patient Safety Bundles and how to improve outcomes, ensure safer births, and save lives, contact HealthStream today.
July 2nd, 2024
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The Importance of Facility Assessments in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Investing in a dependable system like HealthStream’s Quality Manager can be a game-changer for skilled nursing facilities, ensuring that leaders can allocate their time and resources efficiently while maintaining compliance and enhancing the quality of care provided to residents.