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JCAHO has issued a call to reform the nations medical liability system, urging the current proposal for caps on noneconomic damages be expanded to pursue intermediate and long-term system changes which its experts say truly facilitate improvements in patient safety.
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Open discussion of medical errors and other liability issues actually can help drive claims down, not up, as many risk managers fear, says the president of Enhanced Claim and Risk Services in St. Louis.
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At Medical City Dallas Hospital, staff tailor their discharge planning and education around the patient and familys cultural beliefs, particularly when end-of-life issues are involved.
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As this months Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule deadline arrives, overall compliance with the rule does not appear imminent, judging from a recent survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
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When Palmetto Health in Columbia, SC, decided to launch a major point-of-service collection effort almost three years ago, commitment came from the top down, and preparation was extensive, says the director of admissions and registration.
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The University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Seattle, has received a two-year, $656,000 grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to evaluate the impact of Group Health Cooperatives recent innovations to improve access and quality of care for its members.
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Using a multifaceted approach that includes telephone communication, ongoing education, and case management services, CIGNA Health Care is providing a disease management program for Medicare beneficiaries in Georgia with complex diabetes and congestive heart failure.
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Return to work (RTW) is one of the occupational health professionals primary services to patients. But RTW is not just about the employee its also about the employer and the workplace. Recognizing that fact can mean the difference between a successful RTW plan and one thats not.
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With 15% of Medicare patients representing 75% to 80% of Medicare costs, it is no surprise that Section 721 of the Medicare Modernization Act calls for the development of chronic care improvement organizations that address the management of patients with chronic illnesses.
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A diabetes management program that combines education, disease management, and case management has resulted in a 19% reduction in hospital admissions per thousand among members with diabetes for Blue Care Network of Michigan.
