This session discusses an initiative aimed at addressing a critical financial challenge within hospital-based clinics and the underutilization of facility fee charges amidst rising operational costs. Overall, it highlights an effective use of health IT and interdepartmental collaboration to support financial sustainability in high-acuity outpatient care, an increasingly important priority across health systems.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

ANCC Contact hours available until 4/17/2028

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your ANCC contact hour certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Speaker Disclosures:
None of the speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Commercial Support:
This program has not received any commercial support.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe an effective use of health IT and interdepartmental collaboration to support financial sustainability in high-acuity outpatient care.

Amy Carlton MSHA, BSN, BBA, RN, CPN, LSSGB

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