Acute Care
Telehealth adoption under COVID-19 has provided a blueprint for wider implementation across ERs and other healthcare venues.
The system's dashboard has resulted in a rolling two-week forecast that has closely mirrored caseload to date.
The numbers suggest a much broader issue of access and equity for lower-income and minority patients.
Total Medicare spending on acute care inpatient hospital services will increase by about $3.5 billion in FY 2021.
About 260,000 currently insured cancer survivors ages 18-64 had coverage disruptions in 2018.
Failing to initially show a positive test result for a coronavirus patient could lead to appeals and administrative headaches.
Leaders leveraged the changing market economy to accelerate innovation centered on telehealth and artificial intelligence.
The hospital will provide 820 beds in private room settings and will facilitate training for up-and-coming healthcare providers.
Staffing ratios varied from three to 10 patients for each nurse on general adult medical and surgical units.
The joint statement includes recommendations on community partnerships, PPE and distancing protocols, and prioritizing procedures.