The Affordable Care Act and growing government regulation has shifted organizational focus to quality, patient outcomes and financial health and left many hospitals and health systems with knowledge and operational gaps as they forge into new territory.
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Those “good old days” of hospital food as the brunt of jokes in the Sunday morning comics are disappearing and being replaced by news editorials praising the variety, quality and service of patient food now provided by many hospitals.
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"The quality of food and nutrition services should be a priority for hospital leaders, given the tremendous positive impact a high-quality food services program can have on patients' satisfaction with a hospital."
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"In light of Medicaid’s announcement that it may expand the use of Child HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) results, let’s do a roundup of what actually increases patient satisfaction and improves the patient experience, for hospital systems, primary care providers, and ambulatory care centers alic."
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"In light of Medicaid’s announcement that it may expand the use of Child HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) results, let’s do a roundup of what actually increases patient satisfaction and improves the patient experience, for hospital systems, primary care providers, and ambulatory care centers alic."
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"A new model for hospitals is being created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact will be felt by patients, staff and visitors, even in foodservice. That was the message Kris Schroeder, administrative director of support services for Seattle’s Swedish Health System, gave to fellow attendees at the 2014 national conference of the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF)."
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"Luke Saunders is out to prove healthy meals can come at the push of a button. Farmer’s Fridge, a line of vending machines stocked with locally sourced salads, breakfasts and snacks, is the result of his goal to make nutritious meals more accessible. "
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