Jeff Lagasse
It's the ranking and measuring of particular metrics that the Lown Institute uses to differentiate its rankings from other top hospitals lists.
There has been a broad range of specific emotional effects related to the pandemic, and certain stressors affected a large majority of the population.
Primary care practices are feeling the pressure on multiple fronts, from a lack of PPE to ever-thinning margins and fewer patients.
There was only a slight year-over-year dip in transactions recorded during the second quarter, suggesting a continued strategic rationale.
Despite the benefits, barriers remain in place, preventing the widespread, long-term use of the service.
A national strategy is needed to avoid redirecting supplies away from front-line caregivers, the survey concluded.
The health system said federal funding doesn't cover operating losses incurred during the public health crisis.
The system expects it will realize the $500 million reduction in debt as anticipated, though a final order is still needed.
By using a personal, community-based approach, Parkview was able to realize savings by cutting unnecessary ED utilization.
The reduction is linked to a federal court ruling that established annual deadline-based targets.