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Physician Sues Hospital Based on Attempts to Restrict Referrals
A doctor claims in his lawsuit that hospital representatives allegedly called patients and said they had to schedule their surgeries at their facility, even though the doctor had initially recommended another hospital.
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CMS Makes New Push for Electronic Health Records, Telehealth Reimbursement
With its focus on reducing administrative burden and increasing time providing care to patients, CMS recently proposed new paperwork flexibility along with new proposals for virtual care reimbursement.
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UMC Health Opens New Outpatient Observation Unit
UMC Health System in Texas opened a new 34-bed outpatient observation unit to ensure that all patients are receiving appropriate care.
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Two Essential Steps to Best Support Substance Abuse Patients
Patients with substance use disorder have high rates of hospitalization, readmission, and long lengths of stay. All healthcare providers must understand the connection between trauma and addiction.
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Emergency Clinicians Steer Patients With Substance Use Problems Into Effective Treatment
Baltimore has struggled mightily with substance misuse, and much of this burden has fallen on EDs in the region. This has prompted hospitals and public health authorities to create innovative solutions to address the problem in a comprehensive way.
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Providers Address Homelessness to Reduce ED, Hospital Use
Some hospitals are stepping up their game in the area of homeless patients, adopting a “housing first” philosophy — or, the idea that having a roof over one’s head is inextricably linked with better health, and is a critical first step to any effective treatment plan.
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Post-discharge Communication: Preprogrammed Phones May Lower Readmissions
Six months after the implementation of a pilot program using preprogrammed phones to encourage patients to call or text their home care provider or visiting nurse at the onset of worsening conditions, readmission rates at Accessible Home Health Care decreased significantly.
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Limited Health Literacy a Barrier to Achieving Good Outcomes
To ensure optimal outcomes for patients from all backgrounds, review your materials and communications to ensure they include all literacy levels.
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Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers
Community health workers have the potential to enhance primary care access and benefit patients — but remain a largely untapped resource.
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Hospitals Leverage Safety Huddles to Reduce Patient Harm, Drive Culture Change
When executed effectively, safety huddles can be a primary tool for driving effective organizational change, experts note.