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Continued From Page 20 patients need intensification of treatment , and which patients benefit from de-escalation of care as , in some cases , “ less is more .” In addition to novel drugs , there has been a greater focus on breast cancer survivorship and reducing both the risk of cancer diagnosis and recurrence through nutrition and exercise .
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COMMERCE asked accounting firms and law firms to discuss how they have helped healthcare clients , and colleges and universities to describe their related degree and certificate programs in New Jersey .
ACCOUNTING
Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC . By Phillip E . Goldstein , CPA , Founder and CEO
Goldstein Lieberman & Company recently built a remote accounting system that provided a lifeline to one of our medical practices clients . COVID proved a tipping point for this group . More patients needed their help . Fewer medical staff members were available to meet the demand . When we described the benefits of a remote accounting system , we had the client ’ s full attention . The technology would help them save time , as well as money . Our proprietary automated accounting system would enable them to focus less on administrative and more on patients ’ needs . The system is simple to use . There is a reduced risk of mistakes when compared to human error . Fewer employees are needed to handle basic , as well as more complex accounting procedures — that translates to less time and money spent hiring and training personnel . During the course of this pandemic , Goldstein Lieberman & Company has learned there are endless “ remote possibilities ” to be realized during what others have called “ these trying times .” We have discovered opportunities for increased productivity and efficiency when technology can be called upon to replace on-site people power — opportunities that apply to our clients and ourselves .
Sax LLP By Debbie Nappi , CPA , MST , Partner & Co-Leader , Sax Healthcare
At Sax , we are working with our healthcare clients to help them prepare for the transition from fee for service to value-based reimbursement . In the initial stage of this transition , there will
mainly be upside risk where the providers share in the savings for delivering healthcare more efficiently . However , the goal of these programs is to transfer downside risk as well . In fact , the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) has a goal of having 100 percent of Medicare providers in meaningful downside risk programs by 2025 . Therefore , we are working with our clients to develop advanced analytics , dashboards and customized reports which give way to predictive analytics to assist in the modeling of the cost of care for physician practices . We are also helping our clients understand risk transfer mechanisms , such as stop loss insurance , to reduce or limit potential liability . Provider groups that are ready for the next step in risk sharing are considering the formation of an organized delivery system ( ODS ), which is a risk bearing entity . These sophisticated strategies are unique to each healthcare entity and require time and talent to implement .
HIGHER EDUCATION
Bergen Community College By Dr . Susan Barnard , Dean of Health Professions
Healthcare represents the largest employer in Bergen County . To create a direct pipeline to this industry , Bergen Community College offers a variety of programs accredited by national agencies . The college maintains associate degree programs in dental hygiene , diagnostic medical sonography , medical office assistant , nursing , paramedic science , radiography , respiratory care , exercise science and veterinary technology , while also offering certificates in radiation therapy and surgical technology . Additionally , the college offers non-credit programs in pharmacy technician , certified nursing assistant , patient care technician and dispensary technician ( cannabis ). In total , the scope of Bergen ’ s health professions programs cover diagnostics , therapeutics and rehabilitation , while developing students ’ skills through partnerships with hospitals , subacute centers , rehabilitation , ambulatory care centers and long-term care centers . Students also learn in the college ’ s Health Professions Integrated Teaching Center , which features one of the region ’ s only interdisciplinary simulation centers .
Berkeley College School of Health Studies By Eva Skuka , M . D ., Ph . D ., Associate Provost and Dean
At the heart of Berkeley College ’ s mission and legacy is the commitment to providing opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment for academic , professional and personal growth . Berkeley College offers a variety of flexible and stackable learning options for students and returning healthcare professionals . For example , the nursing program offered through the Berkeley College School of Health Studies based in Woodland Park , New Jersey , provides the only Licensed Practical Nurse , to Bachelor of Science in Nursing , to Master of Science in Nursing ( LPN-BSN-MSN ) pathway in the State of New Jersey . Berkeley ’ s MSN program launches in the spring 2022 semester with specialized concentrations in Nursing Leadership and Management , Nursing Education , Family Nurse Practitioner , and Public Health and Emergency Management Nursing . Courses in the MSN program and other degree and certificate tracks will be conducted on-site and online beginning on April 25 , 2022 .
Centenary University By Dr . Lauren Bergey , Dean , The School of Natural , Health , Social and Behavioral Sciences
Centenary University offers health-related degrees , which all require a community-based internship in the area of the major . These include a B . S . in Exercise Science ( investigates how the body functions and performs during exercise or with an injury ) as a preparation for an advanced degree in physical therapy or athletic training ; B . S . in Health Sciences ( builds foundational knowledge for an advanced degree in occupational or physical therapy or for a position in healthcare with minimal patient contact ); B . S . in Medical Laboratory Science ( develops the practical and applied skills of clinical testing to prepare graduates for a career in hospital and public health laboratories ); B . S . in Public Health ( examines the interconnectivity of wellness , disease and injury prevention and public policy to promote a more healthy community ); and RN to BS Nursing ( beginning in Fall 2023 , licensed registered nurses can complete a bachelor degree to advance their career by developing leadership skills ).
County College of Morris By Dr . Anthony J . Iacono , President
As the demand for healthcare workers continues to increase , County College of Morris ( CCM ) has responded by launching new programs — in addition to its highly respected nursing , radiography and respiratory therapy programs . New offerings include a pharmacy technician apprenticeship where students can earn as they learn and get a good-paying job in as little as seven weeks . Meanwhile , a Paramedic Science degree pro-
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