Quality and Safety
Organizations are each expanding services to address non-medical factors that can have a significant impact on individual and population health.
Pilot test kicks off plan to establish armed guards at all Northwell hospitals within the next year as the system responds to staff demand, increase in workforce violence.
The authors say it's the first research of its kind that examines the prevalence of burnout in practices of five physicians or fewer.
The New York City health system created a program focusing on housing homeless patients that has already reaped big rewards.
Hospital-acquired infections hinder recovery, add costs for patients and hit hospitals' bottom lines for billions, Leapfrog Group says.
Of 1,750 healthcare leaders, 45 percent said they felt "burned out," while 28 percent said they were "somewhat" burned out.
Its new Hospital Operating System will help the safety net provider improve care coordination and develop shared patient progression and length-of-stay targets.
The targeted billing codes were rarely used by hospitals, far less than expected based on national estimates.
Major wait times are becoming the norm across the U.S., especially in primary care but also for specialists, MGMA expert says.
Engaging everyone in a risk management mindset can transform a healthcare organization into a more successful and competitive entity.