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EPs Value Observation Care, Remain Wary About Tighter Restrictions
Even with MOON notice requirements, patient misconceptions regarding the costs associated with observation stays linger.
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Initiating Medication-assisted Treatment for Patients Presenting With Opioid Withdrawal
Critical to success: partnering with a reliable provider who can take over care of patients after they have been discharged from the ED.
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Study: Reverse Triage Can Make a Meaningful Contribution to Capacity Creation
What happens when the demand for care primarily comes from pediatric patients?
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Health Promotion Advocate Extends Benefits Offered to Adolescents, Young Adults
These advocates identify risky behaviors and needs, link patients with care and resources, and use motivational interviewing techniques to nudge patients toward positive behavioral changes.
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Alarming Rates of Mortality in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Should Spur Action
Experts note only a small percentage of patients with this disorder are treated by addiction specialists or specialty clinics, and that other medical settings must develop innovative solutions.
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Health Systems Turn to Communication and Resolution Programs to Identify Errors
Pioneering adherents of this approach note that a policy of extreme honesty gets high marks from both patients and providers while enabling hospitals to prevent repeat errors.
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Institute a Thorough Process to Manage Payer Audits
Time has proven that constant interaction with payers on these issues results in improved payment, greater communication, and a better understanding of issues.
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Team-based Pod System Reduces Lengths of Stay for Treat-and-Release Patients
Administrators note an expanded role for clinicians assigned to treat lower-acuity patients and a revamped pediatric area have contributed to improved flow and rising patient satisfaction.
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Assessing Risk for Future Firearms Violence in Young People Who Present to ED
A new 10-point scale offers potential intervention methods for patients most in need of prevention services.
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Palliative Care Occupies Growing Presence in ED
Experts note that identifying palliative care options is the first step toward making such services accessible to ED patients.