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CMS Backs Off Cuts Due to Two-Midnight Rule
Faced with widespread criticism from the hospital industry and others, CMS proposed dropping the 0.2% reduction in hospital reimbursement due to the Two-Midnight Rule and delayed posting the overall hospital quality star ratings on the Hospital Compare website.
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It’s the Law: Inform Patients about Observation
Beginning Aug. 6, hospitals and critical access hospitals must to provide a written notice and an oral explanation when patients receive observation services for more than 24 hours.
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The Sooner Patients Receive Palliative Care, the Better the Outcomes
When medical providers address the stress and other suffering patients are experiencing along with their medical needs, patients tend to do much better. That’s where palliative care can be an valuable adjunct to medical treatment.
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When Patients are Stressed, in Pain, Suggest Palliative Care
Case managers are in a good position to recognize patients who have serious medical problems that are causing them and their family members stress, and refer them for a palliative care consultation, experts say.
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When Questions Arise, Physician Advisors Are There with the Answers
DCH Health System’s seven part-time physician advisors perform a variety of tasks to help ensure that the hospitals are appropriately reimbursed and that patients move smoothly through the continuum of care.
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Who Makes a Good Physician Advisor and What Can They Do For You?
A physician advisor can be invaluable if the hospital chooses the right person for the role.
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Make Your Physician Advisor Your Closest Ally
As the pressure increases for case managers to help ensure that hospitals comply with payer requirements and get paid appropriately, physician advisors can be a valuable ally.
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Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
MONOGRAPH: Early recognition and treatment has been shown to improve patient outcomes.
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Top Patient Safety Risks Include Health IT Issues, Patient ID Errors
Failure to embrace a safety culture is listed as number 10 on this year’s list of the top 10 patient safety concerns for healthcare organizations.
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Tackling Disrespectful, Unprofessional Provider Behaviors
A systematic approach requires careful planning, the ability to track and measure outcomes, and high-level support.