Quality and Safety
Researchers at Boston Medical, Mass General and Stanford said screening more people for the virus increases cure rates and reduces deaths.
Readmissions cost the healthcare system an estimated $17 billion annually and the majority are avoidable.
The 11,350 square-foot center boasts clinic rooms, observation rooms and are outfitted to treat allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Expanding third-party coverage leads to people doing more things that are intrinsically goods for their health, improving not only outcomes but overall healthcare spend, data shows.
Researchers pinpointed success with comprehensive asthma education conducted by dedicated educators as part of a broader strategy to reduce readmissions among patients with the condition.
The healthcare sector bore the brunt of about $216 billion of those costs -- and things may get worse.
The administration's plan could inhibit progress on improving interoperability, eradicating info blocking, and medical research but also funds cybersecurity and the VA's EHR modernization.
Why executives should be concerned enough about the threat they pose to hire an infection control officer.
The groups are seeking an executive who can fill two positions: CEO at AONE and chief nursing officer at AHA.
Improving care quality can help hospitals reduce readmissions and protect against financial penalties, a new report from AHA says.