At HIMSS20, one physician association will show how data-driven care management, with prompt patient outreach, helped decrease ED use by 8%.
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When the health IT expert becomes the patient
The technology is there to make navigating the healthcare system easier for those with cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury, says Laura Jantos.
Hospitals saw increased profitability as 2019 came to a close
Multiple factors contributed to the increases, including higher volumes and revenues, despite increases in bad debt and charity care.
President Trump’s budget cuts target Medicaid, Medicare
Blueprint includes cuts for care in hospital outpatient departments, teaching hospitals and post-acute care providers, AHA says.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions continue to be active, with a positive outlook for the future
Interest rates remain at historic lows and purchase price multipliers will likely be attractive to purchasers.
House committees release surprise billing legislation
Patients would receive ‘true and honest’ cost estimate under Ways and Means proposed bill.
Department of Health and Human Services launches Foundry for American Biotechnology
The Foundry will engage regional experts and offer an idea lab, dry and wet labs, manufacturing space, and access to modeling technology.
Nurses at higher risk of suicide than general population, national study confirms
Female nurses have been at greater risk of suicide since 2005, and male nurses since 2011, with the problem largely going unaddressed.
How data is being used to humanize healthcare
Whole person care means aligning the goals of the patient to the care team.
CMS prepares healthcare facilities for coronavirus threat
As death toll rises to more than 600 worldwide, agency reinforces infection control responsibilities and guidelines for testing.
