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Justify need for additional FTEs
Patient access areas risk being short-staffed if leaders dont monitor patient volumes closely. -
Principles help consumers obtain healthcare price info
A task force made up of healthcare leaders and consumer representatives has reached consensus on how consumers can obtain clear and easy-to-understand information about their financial obligation for healthcare services, before any tests or procedures are performed. -
Stop surge of denied claims due to payers’ new clinical requirements
Patient access areas need revamped processes due to new payer requirements for detailed clinical information, to avoid a sudden increase in claims denials. -
QuIC report urges national error reporting system
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Risk managers: Errors are a problem, but not locally
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Intent to ‘dump’ not needed for EMTALA violation
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Informed consent forms are a ‘waste of paper’
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Bedsore lawsuits on rise, could signal new problems
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JCAHO data show surgical complications, causes
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Telemedicine networks may lead to fraud