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Team-Based Case Management Improves Care Coordination
A health system’s focus on revamping its care coordination led to a reduction in some 30-day readmissions, as well as other benefits.
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More Patients Newly Eligible for Medicaid; Many Unaware
Medicaid has expanded in many states so previously uninsured patients can access coverage. However, many may not be aware they qualify. Learn how one health system helps eligible patients enroll.
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Patient Access Leaders Tell Important Stories at Conferences
Hospital leaders may view patient access leaders as operating mostly “behind the scenes.” Presenting at conferences is a great way to change that outdated perception.
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Growing Role for Patient Access: Payer Contract Negotiations
Including patient access in the process is part of acknowledging the ever-expanding importance of front end participation in the revenue cycle.
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Benchmarking: Required Reading
Discovering information that can be used to identify gaps in an organization’s processes to achieve a competitive advantage.
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Cannabinoids for Pain Relief Unproven for Surgical Cases
Surgery centers treating patients who have been using marijuana or cannabinoids for pain relief or nausea are raising questions about efficacy and side effects.
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Organizational Guidance on Marijuana Comes With Caveats, Cites Lack of Robust Research
Plenty of medical associations have released position statements addressing medical marijuana, but many cite the lack of research into cannabis as a healthcare product as a barrier to writing comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines.
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Workplace Cannabis Use Poses Risks, Legal Confusion, Testing Issues
Rapidly changing state marijuana laws may challenge surgery centers to write ironclad policies regarding drug testing and screening. Any decision made one day could be put in peril by new or updated regulations the next day.
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Straightforward, Neutral Approach Best Way to Screen Patients for Marijuana Use
Surgery centers in every state should screen patients as routinely for marijuana use as they screen for cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Cannabis Products Can Create Safety Risk for Surgery Patients
As more states legalize marijuana, surgery centers and anesthesiologists should learn about safety issues related to ingestion of cannabinoids.