In the last few decades, increasing availability of technology in healthcare has lead to some amazing advances, both for physicians and patients. Documentation for physicians is well on its way to becoming more streamlined, thanks to the interconnectivity of electronic health records, and the potential for “One patient, one record” only becomes more of a reality with each new innovation.
The “patient is always right” model has been the primary driving force behind healthcare for the last several decades. But is this the right approach? Classifying patients as “customers” is a slippery slope. While you might be able to barter with a customer at a shop about the price of a necklace, should doctors ever barter with a patient about their treatment? What about when their patient satisfaction scores are drooping low?
Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) occur when a patient is exposed to a bacterium, virus or fungi during their hospital stay that leads to an additional condition. These additional conditions can cost hospitals thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
Preventable deaths add significantly to the cost of healthcare. Check out this infographic to find out more.
Readmissions have become a focal point over the last couple of years, especially for CMS. The costs have risen to the point of assessing penalties to hospitals whose readmission rates are above the expected and/or standard.
How will Medicaid work with the new exchange? What changes have occurred as a result of the ACA?
Readmissions are a major contributor to the rising costs of healthcare. As such, the ACA has designated CMS to set forth and oversee the readmissions process, including assessing penalties for hospitals with excessive readmission rates.
Open enrollment for Medicare begins October 15, 2013 and extends through December 7, 2013. Do you know what the costs and coverages are? Do you understand Medigap policies? Is Medicare part of the health insurance marketplaces?
On October 3, 2013, BHM hosted its first webinar entitled The Impact of the ACA on US Hospitals. The presentation was widely successful and has opened the doors for BHM experts to share additional content in the near future.
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