The New Healthcare Spending Law Puts Healthcare Systems on the Clock
The near-universal reaction among health systems and others in the industry is that conditions will worsen for them and their patients over the next several years due to spending cuts and eligibility restrictions, particularly in the Medicaid program.
Improving the Flow of Prior Authorization for Better Care
Prior authorization is a frequent pain point for both patients and providers. Frustration at delays of care grows as staff try to navigate complex processes and systems for prior authorization.
Community Health Workers Generate Value at Health Systems and Hospitals. Here’s How.
The primary role of community health workers is helping health systems and hospitals address their patients’ social drivers of health. Unmet social needs such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers impact clinical outcomes and key healthcare organization metrics such as hospital readmissions.
Is This the Healthcare Clinic of the Future?
As the nation’s senior population grows, healthcare providers are launching new care management platforms to improve access and outcomes. In Chicago’s south side, that comes in the form of a clinic exclusively for those 55 and older.
A Closer Look at Maintaining Hospital Mattresses and Surfaces
By Matt Phillion Here’s a sobering statistic: a recent study of 423 EMS deliveries found that only 55% of stretcher surfaces were disinfected. With 155 million people admitted to the emergency department (ED) every year, these surfaces are a hot spot for potential contamination. Meanwhile, 50% of all foam surfaces in acute care are compromised … Continued
AI and Medication Adherence: Training Tech on Bad Behaviors
Gentry Health Services, an Ohio-based specialty pharmacy, is rolling out a technology platform designed to connect patients with peer support to ensure they follow doctors’ orders on medication management.
AI in Healthcare: Addressing the Reality of Hallucinations
The use of AI tools continues to grow as clinicians use them for everyday processes like the creation of chart notes and care plans. But what happens when AI gets the facts wrong, and how can that impact patient safety?
Using Telemedicine to Keep Care Local
This strategy could be a crucial lifeline for hospitals and health systems across the country, not to mention the virtual care industry. And it comes as several pandemic-era waivers that allow providers more leeway to use telemedicine are set to expire at the end of September, unless Congress takes action.
Designing Calm Spaces in Pediatric Healthcare: Supporting Safety and Emotional Wellbeing
Pediatric patients are often more sensitive to noise, lighting, and unfamiliar surroundings, making them vulnerable to stress during visits or hospital stays. Thoughtful design of calming spaces is not just about aesthetics; it supports patient safety, promotes emotional regulation, and improves the overall care experience.
Virtual Care Scores a Big Win in Diabetes Prevention
The proposal is a huge win for telehealth advocates and healthcare providers who want to reach more people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, especially those who have problems accessing in-person treatment.