Category: Care Coordination

A pilot program at Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health reduced inpatient mortality, readmission, ICU utilization and the total cost of care, while boosting staff satisfaction, Hospice News reported Oct. 28.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health are both looking to increase their bed counts at their primary hospitals in Charlotte, the Charlotte Business Journal reported Oct. 28.

UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson have expanded healthcare services across Mercer and Lawrence counties through several projects.

UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson have expanded healthcare services across Mercer and Lawrence counties through several projects.

Hospitals across the country are homing in on length of stay to enhance patient flow and boost financial performance.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is launching a comprehensive behavioral health initiative to expand care access for children and adolescents, led by Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y. 

NYC Health + Hospitals recently held a multi-agency exercise to test the health system’s ability to care for patients with H5N1 and prevent additional exposures. 

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has officially opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower, which is dedicated to pediatric surgical care.

The CDC has added a new diagnostic code meant to improve care for patients after a sepsis hospitalization. 

Cleveland-based MetroHealth has opened a psychiatric emergency department to offer 24/7 care to patients experiencing mental health crises.