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Some emergency providers may view COVID-19 vaccinations as another task piled on an already-full plate. However, EDs are uniquely positioned to reach many underserved and high-risk populations that have yet to receive protection from COVID-19.
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In an updated policy statement, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine says transgender status should not prevent a patient from accessing fertility preservation. Further, reproductive services should be offered to all interested transgender or nonbinary individuals, barring other disqualifying factors (based on empirical evidence as opposed to bias or stereotypes).
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Agency notes rising number of related emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts between early 2019 and early 2021.
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The Leapfrog Group wants to see hospitals ensuring bias is not undermining the quality of care delivered to particular patients. From a billing standpoint, fear of costs prevents some from seeking needed care.
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Revenue cycle departments spend lots of time and money appealing denied claims. However, some hospitals are diverting resources to the front end instead.
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Patient satisfaction surveys probably include at least a few questions about registration. The problem is patients really do not make a distinction between registration and the clinical service for which they have arrived.
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A Tennessee-based preservice manager explains how her facility overcomes obstacles to scheduling same-day appointments.
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Same-day appointments have become critical for hospitals trying to keep patients within their health system. This offering carries huge implications for patient satisfaction — and revenue.
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Flashy technology might be helpful to registrars, but some departments are experiencing problems. Others who have been using biometrics are considering abandoning the solution entirely.
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Years ago in patient access, a growth plan was rarely discussed with frontline team members. Patient access operates with a completely different mindset today.
