Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Note the changes in expenses year-to-date versus pre-pandemic levels range from 14% growth in labor costs per discharge to 24% for drug cost growth. Supply expenses per discharge rose 17% with the continued purchase of PPE, equipment, and supplies associated with sicker patients’ care. Delta has wreaked havoc on U.S.

Hospital 12

Hospital Discharges 12

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, 50% to 60% of lung cancers were diagnosed in patients with no smoking history. The CDC noted in 2022 that 10% to 20% of nonsmoker cancers are squamous cell carcinomas and 6% to 8% small cell lung cancers. and HgB- 7.2

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Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105

Health Populi

MAY 16, 2023

This report is based on detailed interviews with experts in 30 US health system conducted between November 2022 and March 2023.

Triage 62

Triage Acute Care Appointments Discharges 62

Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Initially, the proposed rule released in July 2021 indicated that the first performance year for HHVBP would be 2022, but CMS officials moved that back a year. For the few months remaining in 2022, you can work to identify areas where you trail the national averages, then develop action plans to improve those metrics.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Transfers Follow-Up Discharges 52

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Case Facts Mr W, the patient, was a veteran who had been honorably discharged after serving 9 years in the Army, working as a mechanic. In February 2022, Mr W went to the VA medical center’s emergency department after experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. Such was the situation in the case examined here.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Tests Medication Appointments 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , nurses are clear on the top measures that will attract and retain them, including: Higher salaries. Read on for seven strategies that healthcare organizations are using to help mitigate the staffing crisis. 1 – Provide more incentives for healthcare providers to stay in their jobs.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Acute Care Long Term Care Scheduling 52

Arkenea

MARCH 9, 2025

Geolocation 93% of respondents said they relied on their maps or GPS navigation in 2022; 5% said they used it daily. By integrating generative AI, hospitals can automate routine tasks such as appointment scheduling, patient triage, and discharge instructions, freeing up valuable staff time.

Hospital 52

Hospital Tests Follow-Up Medication 52

Minority Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

By 2022, I was working full time in my leadership role when I contracted COVID and became seriously ill. I spent five days in the hospital and was discharged home on oxygen. I am extremely grateful for the support of my colleagues and my board of directors. I could not have done it without them.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Triage Problem Solving Skills Certification 52

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2022

Amidst bullish forecasts for the promise of hospital-to-home discharges, the ability for many patients to make this migration would be a difficult bridge to cross. Patients who reported at least one SDoH concern were less likely to complete a physician follow-up visit post-discharge than patients who reported no SDOH concerns.

Hospital 93

Hospital Discharges Follow-Up Collaboration 93

Health Populi

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The latest view on patient preferences from Kaufman Hall is out in the firm’s annual 2022 State of the Healthcare Consumer Report. Healthcare providers can order groceries for a patient’s meal plan upon hospital discharge or to manage a chronic condition at home. Every year, this go-to report divines how U.S.

Insurance 71

Insurance Discharges Hospital Patient Experience 71

Relias

JULY 14, 2022

They also need to recognize how social determinants play a role — to make sure risks are not overlooked during pregnancy and follow-up care is in place after the mother is discharged after the delivery of her baby. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Acute Care Discharges Insurance 52

Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

While it may seem like the guidelines are returning to pre-pandemic levels, nursing homes will actually come under greater scrutiny in 2022. Failures to follow transfer or discharge requirements. Are special-focus facilities. Have a history of: Complaints of abuse or neglect. Infection control issues. White House Reform Initiatives.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Follow-Up Long Term Care Discharges 52

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

In August 2022, President Biden had announced a plan to cancel some student loan debt for low- to middle-income borrowers. 18 In order to discharge federal student loans, a person must be totally and permanently disabled. Legal Challenges The president’s attempts at student debt relief have been plagued by legal challenges.

Medication 52

Medication Discharges Documentation 52

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 15, 2025

On October 12, 2022, I woke up severely weak and exhausted, and with a terrible headache and back pain. By the time I was discharged, I had lost about 15 lbs of muscle. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication without industry ads. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Follow-Up Hospital Discharges Tests 326

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. This would involve putting resources into place prior to discharging the patient — not just checking a box. Sadly, U.S.

Hospital 40

Hospital Documentation Discharges Best Practices 40

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. As 2022 draws to a close, OCR has yet to provide a date for when the Final Rule will be issued, but it is likely to result in HIPAA changes in 2023, although they may not become enforceable until the following year.

HIPAA 126

HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Transfers 126