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Optimize Transfer Center Practices to Improve Patient Acquisition Whitepaper

Health care is changing. Fast. But one constant remains — the challenge of managing the flow of patients in and out of your hospital or health system.

Even before COVID-19, patient transfers were problematic for most hospitals and health systems. Then, the pandemic added more strain. Finding the best way to handle patient flow has become increasingly difficult, with higher patient volumes and staff shortages.

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Paving the Way for Value-Based Care: The Role of Nurse Triage in Strengthening Payer- Provider Alliances

The healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment where stronger collaborations between payers and providers can yield significant benefits. The relationship between improved payer-provider collaboration and high-quality, affordable care is well-established. However, findings from the American Hospital Association (AHA) reveal variations in the development of true partnerships for value. One notable challenge is the historical distrust between payers and providers.

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Conduit President Explores the Role of Nurse Triage in Reducing Health Disparities

Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit Health Partners, recently talked with Mark Hagland, editor-in-chief of Healthcare Innovation, to discuss social determinants of health and population health. In this fireside chat, “The Power of Nurse Triage to Reduce Health Disparities and Drive Proactive, Impactful Care,” Cheryl discussed how Conduit’s Nurse-First triage solutions can help reduce health care disparities.

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Conduit Wins eHealthcare Leadership Award

Conduit Health Partners is excited to share that we have received an eHealthcare Leadership Award for our Search Engine Marketing Nurse Triage digital campaign. Conduit was awarded Platinum, which is best in class of “Other Healthcare Sites.”

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize outstanding health websites and digital initiatives, highlighting the role of digital communications in achieving health care organizations’ business objectives.

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Aspects of Social Determinants of Health

The conversation in health care is evolving from a focus on treating illnesses to a more holistic approach that considers the social determinants of health (SDoH). These determinants encompass various factors such as income, education, employment and access to resources, all of which significantly impact an individual’s overall health. In an interview with Healthcare IT Today,

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Immediate Access to a Nurse After Hours with Conduit Health Partners

Access to health care and medical assistance has become more critical than ever. People want to reach out to medical professionals even after regular business hours and health care organizations want to best serve their patients while managing costs. Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit Health Partners, was featured on the Price of Business podcast discussing the significance of immediate access to a nurse after hours and how it can make a remarkable difference in health care.

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The Power of Health-at-Home Care

In a Managed Healthcare Executive article, Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit, and David J. Muzina, interim chief medical officer at Medical Mutual, share the collaborative approach to health-at-home care, through Conduit’s nurse triage services, a transformative model that is changing the game in health care delivery.

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The Growing Trend of Outsourcing in Health Care

In the ever-evolving health care landscape, hospitals are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a strategic move to optimize operations, enhance patient care and achieve financial sustainability. In a Managed Healthcare Executive article, Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit Health Partners, shares her expertise on embracing outsourcing for enhanced patient care and operational excellence.

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Revolutionizing Rural Health Outcomes: The Impact of Nurse-First Triage

In health care, innovation isn’t confined to high-tech cities and urban hubs. The transformative power of modern medical approaches is reaching even the remotest corners of our society, and one such advancement that’s making waves is Conduit’s Nurse-First Triage. In an interview with Kevin Price on the Price of Business Show, Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit, shares Conduit’s approach to changing the game for rural health outcomes, bridging the gap between limited resources and quality care.

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The Rise of Home Hospital: Transforming Healthcare Delivery

The future of health care delivery is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As patient needs evolve, health care organizations must adapt and change existing models of care. By integrating innovative solutions like home hospital care, patients can have a better care experience, alleviate overcrowding in emergency departments, and provide relief to the health care system as a whole.

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Why Choose a Centralized Patient Transfer System

Managing patient transfers is complex, challenging and potentially inefficient. It can be time-consuming and difficult to measure the effectiveness of your transfer processes. If you can’t see potential problems, you can’t make improvements. Learn why you should choose a centralized patient transfer system today.

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Simplify Patient Transfers from Rural to Metro Hospitals

Events such as a pandemic, weather-related disaster or other mass health crisis can quickly overwhelm rural hospitals. The American Hospital Association reports that 46% of these facilities have 25 or fewer staffed beds. At any time, they may be at capacity or unable to offer the specialty care and trauma services a patient requires.

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Conduit Health Partners Featured on Becker’s Hospital Review

Recently, Becker’s Hospital Review touched upon the pain point of health care access and patient transfers. Calling for a new approach to patient transfer, Becker’s Hospital Review recently posted an article about how industry leaders, including Conduit, had a discussion about how healthcare organizations can optimize transfer services with a data-driven approach and technology to retain patients and inspire growth.

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Bridging Gaps in Care: FQHCs Embrace Tech on the Front Lines

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve as lifelines for millions of underserved Americans, offering vital access to health care. Yet, the challenges of delivering efficient and effective care persist, especially when faced with complex patient needs and limited resources. However, an article in Healthleaders shares a new wave of technology is revolutionizing the way FQHCs operate,

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Revolutionizing Health Care Delivery and Patient Care

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the critical challenges hospitals face when it comes to transferring patients to facilities that can provide a higher level of care. However, this issue existed long before the pandemic. Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit Health Partners, recognized this problem and set out to solve it back in 2017. Her nurse-first triage and transfer service aimed to streamline patient transfers and ensure timely access to appropriate care.

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How to Position your Health System for the Future

In an article with MedCity News, “Key to Health System Success: An Entrepreneurial Mindset,” Cheryl Dalton-Norman, Conduit President, shares that incorporating elements of risk that complement a health system’s vision, health care leaders can drive a sustainable growth strategy that benefits patients and staff and better positions the organization for the future.

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Working together to transform care

Medical Mutual, Conduit and DispatchHealth are at the forefront of transforming health care. Medical Mutual identified a need in its member population and brought together innovative companies in the health care space to help achieve their goals. Working together, these three organizations have positively impacted the Medical Mutual member population.

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