Teaching hospitals might be hit especially hard because unlike the value-based purchasing and readmissions programs, which levy a penalty on base operating DRG payments, the HAC program's 1% penalty applies to total payments.
Ways to build self-esteem. Having healthy or high self-esteem means that you feel good about yourself and are proud of what you can do. Having high self-esteem can help you to think positively, deal better with stress, and boost your drive to work hard.
If your relationship is a good one and you feel you can manage it, work with your loved one to coach them in their battle with anxiety. If emotions run too deep for you to be objective and supportive when the anxiety is high, help them to identify someone else in their life to play this role.