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After Myocardial Infarction, Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke Persists for 12 Weeks
This study establishes that the elevated short-term risk of stroke extends beyond 30 days and remains elevated for up to 12 weeks following acute myocardial infarction.
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Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: A Moving Target?
An investigation of patients in a national database with atrial fibrillation, no comorbidities, and not on aspirin or anticoagulants showed that the clinical features that make up the CHA2DS2-VASc score change over time and can increase a patient’s risk for stroke, which could affect therapy decisions. Thus, the CHA2DS2-VASc score should be reassessed periodically and appropriate therapeutic actions taken promptly.
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Elderly May Not Benefit From Statins for Primary Prevention
In an examination of the data from the much-publicized Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), the author found no benefit of statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality.
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Prior Auth Reform Underway: ‘The Problem Is Real, and It Continues to Get Worse’
The incoming chairman of the American Medical Association discusses the challenges surrounding prior authorization reform.
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Patients Converted to Medicaid: Uninsured Now Under 2%
Many patients have come to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center uninsured — but left with Medicaid coverage. Prior to 2014, the uninsured population was around 6%. Today, it’s under 2%. In-house financial counselors obtain the needed verifications for pending Medicaid applications and routinely enroll all types of patients into Medicaid.
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Poor Productivity? It’s Often Outside Patient Access Control
Payer updates or provider processes often are to blame for inefficiency in patient access. This makes it very tough to measure or improve productivity for anyone.
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Assess Service Skills by Asking How Applicant Handled Difficult Customers
One applicant couldn’t stop yawning as she struggled to answer the question. Her body language — full of shrugs and slouches — sent a message that she couldn’t care less about the customers she’d interacted with. Others have blatantly rolled their eyes to show just how frustrated they’d gotten with a particularly annoying customer.
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Underinvestment in Patient Access? Lack of Compelling Data Could Explain
Hospitals don’t invest in patient access the way facilities invest in clinical areas. One reason is lack of data. Understandably, hospital executives want to see more data that can support these financial decisions.
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Surprise Medical Bills Trigger Disputes, Dissatisfaction With Patient Access
Surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers are making headlines and angering patients. They also cause some pretty big problems for patient access.
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Community Hospital Uses Mobile App to Improve Communications, Accelerate Throughput
For cases in which time-to-treatment is a critical factor, improved communication between prehospital providers and ED staff can enable clinicians in the ED to be better prepared to expedite needed treatment.