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Medicare proposes paying for advance care planning
Proposed changes to the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a provision for two new advance care planning codes. These would be used to pay for a provider’s time discussing patient choices for advance directives and completing necessary forms.
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Adjusting CM services in a transition-focused world
Since readmissions often result from inappropriate discharge planning or discharging patients when they’re not prepared to manage themselves after discharge, one solution is to increase the involvement of case managers in the transition.
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Senior initiative reduces admissions by 50%
A new initiative addressing healthcare needs of an aging population has resulted in a 50% reduction in admissions for enrolled seniors.
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Here’s how the TelePain program reaches patients
The University of Washington in Seattle addresses the need for pain management experts to reach underserved communities through a TelePain program that incorporates case management practices and a community of practice.
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New Pain Relief Model Serves Rural Areas
A group of healthcare professionals in Washington created TelePain to address pain management options for people with fewer options.
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Robotic surgery problems can involve facilities
We discuss the case of a surgeon investigated for his robotic surgeries and how the facility became involved. -
Patient ‘Bounced Back’ to Your ED? It’s an Opportunity to Stop Bad Outcome, Lawsuit
A dismissive attitude could cause an EP to miss a life-threatening condition in a patient who returns to the ED.
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What Did Transferring EP Tell Receiving EP? If Bad Outcome Occurs, Stories May Differ
Finger-pointing between transferring and receiving EPs benefits only the plaintiff’s attorney.
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Is ED Discharge Followed by Sudden Death? Plaintiff’s Attorneys Will Be Interested
Of 47 unexpected deaths following hospital admission from the ED, half were preventable, according to a recent study.
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Did Patient Deteriorate After Discharge? Suit May Allege Failure to Get a Consult
EPs should be particularly mindful of the timeline from arrival to diagnosis.