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News & Thought Leadership2022-12-07T08:03:48-05:00
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Increase your CMS star ratings

From 2022 to 2023, star ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs) have dropped—from 68 percent of MAPs having 4 stars or higher to only 51 percent having 4 stars or higher. That means slightly less than half the plans available to Medicare eligible members have achieved a good rating. For those MAPs with lower CMS star ratings than they would like, or those with CMS star ratings they would like to maintain or boost, here are four tips for setting your organization apart and helping increase your CMS star rating.

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MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure management and monitoring

MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure for organizations by ensuring the performance, safety, and security of their systems and networks. In recent years, as the complexity of IT systems and importance of cybersecurity has grown, MSP adoption has increased. In fact, according to research conducted by JumpCloud, 88 percent of small- to medium-sized businesses report using or are considering the use of a MSP.

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Unleash opportunity: The top 5 benefits of Robotic Process Automation

At some point, most of us work on autopilot. We think, as we click “Ctrl+C” then “Ctrl+V” again and again: “There has to be a better way to do this.” And there is, and not only is it better, it's easier, cost effective, and quick to implement. Here are the top 5 benefits of Robotic Process Automation.

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Staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion

Staffing agencies can support organizations in their effort to create a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. By sourcing diverse talent, mitigating bias, fostering cultural competence, and supporting inclusive practices, staffing agencies can identify, attract, and help you retain a workforce that thrives on the strengths and perspectives of all individuals.

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Safeguarding student data in K-12 education is a matter of privacy and security–and trust

The importance of protecting student data in K-12 education cannot be overstated. Safeguarding student privacy not only ensures the integrity of educational institutions but also upholds the trust of students, parents, and the wider community. And these protective measures need to go beyond ticking off boxes on a mandated compliance check list. Why? Because information security is a journey, not a destination and therefor requires continuous attention and care.

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Data analytics and business intelligence: The cornerstones of today’s businesses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines. Rightfully so, because what evolves from the introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will arguably be transformational and disruptive to how we work. However, lost in the buzz is the foundational role of data analytics and business intelligence to AI. Together, they remain the cornerstone of the modern business.

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