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| 05.13.2013 | |
6th Care Coordination Summit: Call for PapersDear Healthcare Professional, Every day, care coordination leaders strive to realize a meaningful return on investment for their hard work. Yet a dilemma occurs, because the return on investment varies for each stakeholder. Ultimately, healthcare is a... |
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| 05.06.2013 | |
Telehealth Service Slashes Readmissions, With Lost-Cost OptionsCase managers face a common dilemma when a patient suffering from a chronic condition wants to be released home. Often, the main issue at hand is patient well-being vs. spending. Many hospitals employ a number of programs that take aim at encouraging... |
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| 04.12.2013 | |
5 Steps to Thrive in a Value-Based Hospital EnvironmentAs the crush of federal regulations and health reform efforts needles hospitals with strict penalties, some leading institutions are devising strategies to stay afloat – and, indeed, to thrive. Such is the case at Deaconess Hospital in... |
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| 04.01.2013 | |
Flourishing in the Face of Chronic Illness: A Success StoryThis is a complimentary preview of a feature story from the April 2013 issue of Case In Point magazine, the leading publication for professionals involved with care coordination. The stories of survivors of long-term illness are as unique and diverse as their... |
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| 02.11.2013 | |
Report: 5 Steps For Safety After a Hospital StayA new report from the American Medical Association (AMA) outlines a list of five responsibilities physicians in outpatient settings should consider when caring for patients who have recently completed a hospital stay. The list was developed by a panel... |
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| 01.18.2013 | |
QIO Goal: Reduce Readmissions by 20 Percent in 3 YearsPatient transitions between levels of care can be fragmented and problematic as hospitals work toward reducing length of stay. Medicare patients report greater dissatisfaction related to discharges than to any other aspect of care measured by the Centers for... |
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| 01.01.2013 | |
Calling Caregivers: Key Strategies for a Demanding PositionCaregivers often feel alone in their circumstances, even though there are well over 30 million in the United States. Advances in medical technology result in more and more individuals being kept alive longer. This longevity places more women and men in... |
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| 11.30.2012 | |
Q&A: Creating Best-Possible Caseloads in Case ManagementIn the field of case management, the idea of quantifying caseloads continues to sizzle as a million-dollar question. As many departments struggle with the right case mix, some parties are working out practical solutions to help solve this enduring challenge... |
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| 11.16.2012 | |
Home Care Program Slashes Utilization, Expenditures for Chronically IllA primary care home health program used by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could provide a model for reducing costs and improving overall patient care in the national Medicare program, a November analysis by the American Action Forum suggests. ... |
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| 10.18.2012 | |
Short-Term Care Innovations Improve Patient, Family ExperienceThe quality of the care environment can profoundly affect the speed and success of a patient’s recovery from acute injury or illness. It is important, especially for elderly patients, to receive care in an environment that reminds them of a familiar... |
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| 08.03.2012 | |
Patient Engagement Proves Vital in Harnessing the Power of PreventionAs the rate of chronic disease in the United States continues to climb, providers and policymakers alike are turning to new initiatives and technologies that promote wellness and patient engagement as a key component to achieving better health outcomes and... |
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| 07.30.2012 | |
Health Plan's Advanced Care Offerings Demolish Gaps in Transitions of CareBravo Health is taking some innovative approaches to care coordination. The Baltimore-based company, which provides Medicare Advantage insurance plans, is finding new ways to accommodate seniors and their growing needs with its Advanced Care Centers... |
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| 07.06.2012 | |
UPMC Medical Home Slashes Readmissions, Cuts Utilization CostsAcross its 20 hospitals and more than 400 physician and outpatient offices, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center health system is moving forward on several initiatives aimed at improving the quality of care, integrating its delivery system, and... |
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| 06.25.2012 | |
How Your Career Will Prosper with a Me-First AttitudeFor Patrice Tanaka, having good health first started with wellness – specifically, something that she says gave her joy. Tanaka, co-chair and chief creative officer at CRT/tanaka, a marketing and public relations firm based in New York City, says... |
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| 06.19.2012 | |
HCAHPS Survey: See What It Looks LikePatient satisfaction ratings, represented by HCAHPS scores, have a direct impact on the reimbursement dollars that a hospital receives from the federal government. Combined with the clinical process of care measures -- both of which comprise the federal... |
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| 06.18.2012 | |
HENs To Improve Patient Safety, Cut ReadmissionsCan Hospital Engagement Networks (HENs) create a template for patient safety and care quality that helps reduce readmissions and length of stay? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has the resources to find out. With more than $200 million in... |
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| 05.25.2012 | |
Patient Satisfaction in Hospitals Linked to Higher Quality Care: StudyThe link between patient-provider communication and the quality of care appears to be strong, as U.S. hospitals with better patient ratings in physician and nursing communications have higher patient satisfaction and safety scores, according to a new report... |
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| 05.21.2012 | |
Solving a Piece of the Readmissions ProblemHospital executives who make readmission goals a top priority are taking the first step in resetting the culture of care. “Reducing avoidable readmissions is one of the most important public policy issues facing us today,” says Brian Jack... |
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| 05.14.2012 | |
Larger, Busier Hospitals Witness Higher Readmission Rates: StudiesA pair of new studies sheds light on hospital readmissions, suggesting that revenue-driven surgery and poor planning drive some surgical patients home too early, which increases the likelihood of a patient returning to the hospital. The studies, which... |
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| 05.09.2012 | |
Platinum Awards: Celebrating Top Case Management ProgramsCongratulations to the 2012 winners and honorable mentions of the Case In Point Platinum Awards, a program that recognizes the most successful case management and care coordination programs and individuals working to improve the healthcare system. This third... |
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