Quality as the new currency: Enhancing healthcare with Armine Khudanyan, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CEO and Co-Founder, QAPIplus

Episode 96 March 14, 2025 00:30:12
Quality as the new currency: Enhancing healthcare with Armine Khudanyan, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CEO and Co-Founder, QAPIplus
The Post-Acute POV
Quality as the new currency: Enhancing healthcare with Armine Khudanyan, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CEO and Co-Founder, QAPIplus

Mar 14 2025 | 00:30:12

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Show Notes

In the latest episode of the Post-Acute POV podcast, our host, Jeremy Crow, Head of RCM and Survey, MatrixCare, is joined by Armine Khudanyan, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CEO and Co-Founder, QAPIplus, and Trish Weber, RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, Manager, Coding & Review Services, MatrixCare. Join us as we delve into the critical role of quality in healthcare and explore how MatrixCare's integration with QAPI Plus is revolutionizing compliance and efficiency.

In this episode, our guests discuss the transformative shift from reactive to proactive quality improvement, the significant benefits of strategic integrations, and the essential role of effective data utilization. Tune in to learn about the proactive approaches that are setting new standards in healthcare quality.

Topics discussed during today’s episode:  

  1. [00:31 – 06:01]: Armine shares her journey from acute care nursing to data management and the development of the QAPIplus software. The software has been instrumental in automating compliance, improving efficiency, and reducing administrative burden for healthcare organizations.
  2. [06:01 – 08:15]: Armine discusses the collaboration between QAPIplus and MatrixCare that began in 2024. This integration aims to reduce administrative burdens, enable better decision-making, and provide actionable insights.
  3. [08:15 – 14:44]: Armine emphasizes the importance of proactive quality improvement and continuous compliance in home health care, highlighting the need for constant auditing and closing gaps in procedures. Trish added that quality in documentation directly impacts reimbursement and performance metrics, stressing the significance of accurate and thorough reporting.
  4. [14:44 – 19:49]: Armine describes the benefits of continuous auditing and external evaluations. Jeremy and Trish discuss how outsourcing compliance functions can provide specialized expertise and unbiased insights, enhancing overall quality and efficiency.
  5. [19:49 – 24:10]: Jeremy and Armine discuss the common compliance challenges faced by both small and large organizations. Smaller organizations often lack experience and regulatory knowledge, benefiting greatly from outsourced services, while larger ones may have internal expertise but struggle with prioritizing compliance tasks.
  6. [19:33 – 22:15]: Armine highlights the benefit of eliminating data silos and integrating fragmented systems to improve performance. Jeremy closes out the conversation by thanking our guests.

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Disclaimer  

The content in this presentation or materials is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials.  

©2025 by MatrixCare  

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