Courtney Yule

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SPARCS compliance: How it can impact your Certificate of Need applications

Did you know that incomplete SPARCS data can delay Certificate of Need applications — all because of failure to stay within New York state SPARCS compliance?

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What to know before MCP model participation decisions

CMS will select participants for the Making Care Primary model soon. Once accepted, primary care practices will have to decide whether they’ll join...

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What is a Community Health Needs Assessment? 4 Tips to Start

Hospitals typically conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment to comply with state requirements or to maintain 501(c)3 status. However, emerging...

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5 Key Health Equity Impact Assessment Components

New York enacted legislation last year requiring healthcare providers to contract with a third-party, referred to as an independent entity, to define...

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What is the goal of a Community Health Assessment?

The purpose of a Community Health Assessment goes beyond achieving state requirements or receiving accreditation. If you're a local health...

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2024 healthcare strategic planning: 3 new data tips

Hospitals and health systems understand the importance of diligent healthcare strategic planning. It enables them to monitor their markets while...

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Community Health Assessment re-evaluation: Your 5-month action plan

As a local health department, your Community Health Assessment helps you discover your community’s story so you can better identify and achieve key...

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What does healthcare improvement look like in 2024 and beyond?

The healthcare industry has faced many new challenges in recent years. How does this seemingly ever-changing landscape impact healthcare improvement...

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CMS finalizes 2024 OPPS final rule: 4 must-know updates

On Nov. 2, CMS finalized the calendar year 2024 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule. The 2024 OPPS final rule includes policies...

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Where have all the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) practices gone?

Six years after its launch, CMS’ Oncology Care Model ended on June 30, 2022. Oncology practices that participated and stayed through the entirety of...

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