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.
Summary. 1  Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. 2  Everyone lacks confidence occasionally but people with low self-esteem are unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves most of the time. 3  It takes attention and daily practice to boost a low self-esteem.