Jeff Lagasse
More and more technology vendors are offering simple electronic reminders, an inexpensive option that can move the needle on adherence.
The two hospitals located within five miles of each other have been operating at half capacity. Officials said population stagnation in is another reason for the consolidation.
Readmissions are a big reason why many hospitals, which fall short of certain benchmarks, are financially penalized by federal government.
New facilities will bring together researchers and clinicians, add surgical space.
Patients, physicians and payers rely heavily on these overall ratings, which have climbed higher as self-reported scores have trended upward.
In an industry increasingly beholden to consumerism, Yelp ratings matter, as hospitals seek to retain their respective market shares.
Private hospitals that can offer better benefits and working conditions, as well as higher salaries, are poised to lure fresh graduates as baby boomers exit their careers.
Physicians feel down or seriously depressed at nearly twice the rate of the adult population. But there are some tweaks hospital executives might consider to ease the situation.
There was little evidence that the program made a dent in readmissions, observation stays, outpatient use or ER visits.
Vernon Manor and Manchester Manor deployed software on top of its EHR to analyze clinical data fields and recommend interventions.