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Jess WhiteJess White, Contributing Editor for healthcarebusinesstechnology.com, has written for several different print and online publications throughout her career.
Jess is currently an editor with Progressive Business Publications (the parent company of PBP Media and healthcarebusinesstechnology.com), working on the Keep Up to Date on Primary Care Coding & Reimbursement newsletter.
Previously, Jess spent several years as an editor for a community newspaper group in the Philadelphia suburbs owned by the parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer. She was also a freelance writer for Patch.com, AOL's community news division.
Jess graduated with honors from Temple University and holds a dual degree in journalism and French.
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How Graham-Cassidy repeal bill would impact hospitals, health care

by September 22, 2017 Comments (0)

Although it been quieter than past attempts, there a renewed effort in Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). And the current proposed legislation may be the most radical yet, with the potential to significantly change healthcare delivery for hospitals and other providers.

Big changes to bundled payments: What to expect next

by September 15, 2017 Comments (0)

The feds have changed their strategy for the implementation of bundled payments, giving facilities much more leeway in participating. While some hospitals may be breathing a sigh of relief, rest assured they aren going away entirely. Neither is the growing shift toward value-based care.

Hospitals ranked by employee satisfaction: Why certain facilities stand out

by September 7, 2017 Comments (0)

For a hospital to be high-performing, it must employ good workers who are engaged in the hospital mission and goals. But competent staff can be tough to find and retain. Although many facilities have placed effort into improving patient satisfaction, looking at employee satisfaction isn as common. However, it essential to attracting good people.

2 ways AI will change care delivery in hospitals

by September 1, 2017 Comments (1)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change how many organizations do business. Hospitals are no exception to the rule. Advances in technology will help facilities provide better care in many ways, and this will likely happen sooner than later.

Readmissions: New penalties & current status of CMS initiative

by August 29, 2017 Comments (0)

Despite all the recent unrest over healthcare reform, readmissions penalties from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are proceeding, full steam ahead. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, thousands of hospitals are being penalized for their performance in keeping patients from returning to the hospital.

Keys to creating a consolidated lab facility for your hospital

by August 24, 2017 Comments (0)

As a way to make lab testing more efficient, some hospitals are centralizing their lab operations into one core facility, instead of sending samples to multiple places. And this practice is saving both time and money.

Patients play role in promoting hand hygiene

by August 18, 2017 Comments (0)

Getting clinical staff on board with hand hygiene is essential to stopping the spread of disease in hospitals. To do so, many facilities are making patients more active partners in reminding their providers to wash their hands, and theye using unique tactics to do so.

U.S. News & World Report releases new Best Hospitals list

by August 11, 2017 Comments (0)

After a brief delay, U.S. News & World Report has issued its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the country. And due to some changes in its methodology, there are a few new facilities being recognized this year.

4 keys to caring for vulnerable, high-risk patients

by August 4, 2017 Comments (0)

Hospitals are tasked with caring for members of many high-risk populations, such as senior citizens. Because Medicare and other payors are tying payment to patient outcomes, facilities must have a plan in place to manage the unique needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions and other significant health issues.

ACA ‘skinny repeal’ fails: What’s on the horizon for hospitals?

by August 3, 2017 Comments (0)

As it currently stands, the push to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to be at a standstill after the Republicans skinny repeal plan failed to pass in the Senate. That may lead hospitals to think the fight over, but it not finished just yet.

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