Quality and Safety
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.
Submissions for speaking opportunities at the health IT conference are open until July 16, 2018.
The percentage of hospitals achieving zero infections has declined dramatically since 2015, indicating many patients are still at risk.
Town Hall Ventures, Amazon and Socially Determined are bringing a new focus to a long-neglected part of the healthcare industry.
One new policy deems drug shortages an urgent public health crisis and seeks to have manufacturing sites deemed critical infrastructure.
The lack of proper PPE can lead to hospital-acquired infections, poor safety scores, low public rankings and government penalties.
Star ratings released in December 2017 will remain on Hospital Compare until the next update.