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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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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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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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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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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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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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A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children.
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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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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended that millions of Baby Boomers born from 1945 to 1965 get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) so they can take advantage of new treatment options and reduce transmission of the leading cause of liver transplants.
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If you hire a doctor, you can check to see if there have been any sanctions. If you need a driver for a semi, you can found out if he or she ever failed a drug and alcohol screen.
