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Registration Mistakes Can Harm Patients Clinically
Registration errors mean lost reimbursement for hospitals, but more than money is at stake. If a duplicate medical record is created, “it compromises safety, could delay care, or could result in inappropriate care.
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Patients with Chronic Conditions Put Off Needed Care
More “near older” patients (age 50 to 64 years) with chronic health conditions are putting off needed care they cannot afford. Researchers found lack of coverage is a particular problem for this group, which lives with more chronic health conditions than younger groups, but is not old enough for Medicare. Their income, especially for those who still work part or full time, is too high to qualify for Medicaid.
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Hospitals Need Patient Access to Financially Clear More Accounts — and Earlier
Financially clearing accounts earlier has never been more important, as hospitals’ budgetary issues continue.
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Technology Offers Clues on Creating a COVID-19-Free OR
Air scrubbers, negative air pressure, and UV devices all have been tested recently with some success.
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Certain Variables Can Lead Some Spine Patients to Report More Pain After Surgery
Spine surgery patients are most likely to control pain poorly after a procedure if they are female, younger than age 70 years, and record higher depression scores, according to a recent report.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Toll on Vascular Surgery
A recent analysis revealed nearly nine of 10 elective ambulatory and inpatient vascular surgeries were canceled after the United States shut down at the beginning of the pandemic.
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Eye Procedures Declined Dramatically During Pandemic Shutdown
Many older patients likely delayed procedures during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic over fears of contracting the virus.
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Staff Can Help Keep Supply Costs Low
Surgery center staff can help save surgery centers thousands of dollars in supply costs. They also can find ways to prevent shortages from disrupting operations.
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How Surgery Centers Can Weather the Next Supply Chain Disruption
The supply manager should know their supply chain’s risks and vulnerabilities, including the locations of manufacturers and suppliers. With local partners, surgery centers could achieve purchasing power and develop a more resilient supply chain.
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The State of the Supply Chain
Medical products that continue to be in high demand but low in supply include shoe covers, isolation gowns, and bouffant caps, among others. Surgery centers should create a pandemic plan that addresses their entire supply chain.