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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. These can range from the need for custodial care to a desire to avoid personal challenges.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

Build Multidisciplinary Teams for Discharge Planning Hospitals can streamline patient care by creating multidisciplinary teams focused on discharge efficiency. In the face of operational inefficiencies and discharge delays, a collaborative approach that taps into payer resources and community support can make a significant difference.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process.

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How BPCI Enhances Patient Experience and Lowers Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

Guideway Care

Enhanced patient experience under BPCI is achieved through effective care coordination, patient engagement, and data monitoring, which collectively optimize healthcare quality and reduce unnecessary procedures. These combined methods are pivotal in reducing expenditures without sacrificing excellence in patient care standards.

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What do the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines mean for Practice Managers?

Practice Index

NHS England states that regional teams should be working with local government partners to set priorities for 2025/26, with an emphasis on improving timely access to general practice, urgent and emergency care, and reducing long and costly admissions to hospitals or care homes.

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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

With a growing shortage of primary care physicians , the need for NPs could not be more dire. When NPs approach patient care innovatively, everyone benefits from their creativity. “Nurse Practitioners do what nurses do best — educate and listen to their patients,” states Dr. .

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Practical Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice

Minority Nurse

Basing your nursing practice on the latest evidence and research remains critical to providing optimal patient care. Practicing nursing based on tradition, “ how we ’ ve always done it,” or outdated research can lead to poor patient outcomes, inappropriate care, or serious errors. Tap your resources, Padilla says.