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There has been a lot of talk about how healthcare reform will impact facilities, but how will the way physicians, nurses, and other providers care for patients on a day-to-day basis be impacted?
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A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children.
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A new quality report from The Joint Commission includes 620 hospitals that are leading the way nationally in using evidence-based care processes closely linked to positive patient outcomes.
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One of the most unpleasant aspects of colorectal cancer screening for many patients is the amount of laxative they must drink the night before. Some become so anxious about drinking so much liquid that they avoid the entire procedure, which puts them at risk of undiagnosed cancer.
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Your influenza vaccination campaign is coming into the public spotlight, and that means more pressure than ever on the logistics of administering and tracking those vaccinations.
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After years of being frustrated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program and other audit programs, the hospital industry is taking action. Heres the latest:
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Healthcare reform initiatives such as value-based purchasing and readmission reduction, and a growing emphasis on quality have heightened awareness of case management, says Toni Cesta, RN, PhD, FAAN, senior vice president, operational efficiency and capacity management at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and partner and consultant in Dallas-based Case Management Concepts.
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When Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, examined throughput in the emergency department, it determined that a culture change was needed to shorten wait time and make sure patients meet inpatient criteria and are admitted in the right status.
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In addition to losing reimbursement when cases dont meet medical necessity, hospitals face additional lost revenue if the credentials of all personnel who provide care for patients are not up to date and the staff are performing interventions for which they are not licensed.
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Days before Hurricane Sandy roared through the East Coast, the case management staff at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn was working overtime to discharge patients and free up beds for patients injured in the storm or being evacuated from other hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
