Quality and Safety
More than 1,100 hospitals were rated high performing in at least one common procedure or condition.
AMCs show higher cost per case statistics and were hit with more penalties from value-based programs, survey says.
While majority of physicians see burnout in colleagues and half report it in themselves, most refuse to seek mental health help.
One barrier to good communication is that the hospital hierarchy puts nurses at a power disadvantage, and many are afraid to speak the truth to doctors.
There may be multiple drugs on the market that have already been shown to be better than the standard, and drugs may even be approved without any comparisons.
Doctors may have the right information, but may not act on it in the best way.
Despite expert guidance on tracking blood loss and high blood pressure, hospitals are lagging behind in adopting life-saving practices, report says.
EHRs and other technological solutions and clinical tools change providers' minds resulting in better and more consistent care, expert says.
High-performing NICUs have eight critical factors in common, say researchers, and quality collaboratives have played a part in their improvement.
Communication, technology and referral management will drive success in combating opioid abuse, the Medical Group Management Association says.