HOSPITAL REPORT

One of the less well-known aspects of the 21st Century Cures Act is how it forces all electronic health records to communicate health data between health systems in standardized language. This could help revolutionize the continuum of care and the way healthcare entities communicate with each other.

When a patient presents to the emergency department with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, survival depends on the provider making a rapid diagnosis so that surgical intervention can be employed as quickly as possible.

The future of claims management will be in the hands of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) as cost-effective, efficient technological strategies rise to the forefront of the industry.

An innovative case management fellowship program trains nurses to become case managers who are well-supported as they learn the ropes.

There is an inevitable tectonic shift occurring that will lead to a defining demographic moment: By 2050 multicultural minorities will represent the majority population in the United States.

In a recent Congressional advocacy campaign, the American College of Emergency Physicians emphasized several legislative priorities and reiterated their strong stance on diversity, equity and inclusion in the healthcare workforce.

Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which embed legal experts into healthcare teams, can result in benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals. However, implementing an MLP poses significant logistical challenges.

It has been more than a decade since a study from the National Cancer Institute raised alarm bells about the risks associated with radiation from computed tomography (CT) scans. At the same time, no one can deny the huge value that a CT scan can provide to emergency clinicians who are racing to pin down what is causing a patient’s pain or distress. The question then becomes how to balance the benefits and risks when time is of the essence.

More older Americans will need care coordination and case management in the years ahead. One solution to dealing with their elderly parent's health crises could be hiring a private care manager.