EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

It is the simplest and most commonly used metric for evaluating patient stays. Unlike GMLOS, ALOS is calculated by adding the total number of stay days for a group of patients and dividing by the number of discharges or admissions. It’s also an average LOS and may not accurately represent individual patient experiences.

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Discharges Admissions Patient Satisfaction Hospital 130

Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Show Summary Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine joins us to discuss how applicants can earn a spot in this highly competitive program. Dr. Yee walks listeners through the unique curriculum which focuses on integrating basic science and clinical experiences from the first year.

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Admissions Medication Follow-Up Hospital 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In testing the 30 mHealth apps and APIs, Alissa found that 100% of them were vulnerable to Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) attacks resulting in unauthorized access to patients’ full electronic health records, lab results, digital images, and personal data like family history and social security numbers.

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HIPAA Tests Long Term Care Insurance 118

Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Scheduling Hospital 52

Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

The role of HCAHPS in determining reimbursement Since 2012, HCAHPS’ patient satisfaction scores have been pivotal in hospital reimbursement through the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program. Punctuality also demonstrates respect for patients. Communicating consistently — Patients want to be informed.

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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Hospital Scheduling 52

CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

Engaged patients participate in their care by working collaboratively with providers to make informed decisions about their treatment. Engaged patients experience better health outcomes, driven by several factors: Engaged patients understand the reasoning behind their treatment, motivating them to continue.

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Appointments Scheduling Patient Satisfaction Communication 52

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2022

These barriers are revealed in research conducted by a team from the University of Michigan (my alma mater) published in JAMA (May 6, 2022), Patient Perspectives on Care Transitions From Hospital to Home.

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Hospital Discharges Follow-Up Collaboration 93