What Constitutes a Delayed Discharge?
A delayed discharge occurs when a patient is clinically ready to leave hospital but cannot do so due to various barriers. These obstacles might include waiting for social care packages,…
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What You Should Know
– A new national report from Conduit Health Partners reveals that 74% of patient triage cases are resolved without an ER visit when clinical expertise is placed at the first point…
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Understanding Healthcare’s Operational Complexity
Healthcare represents one of the world’s most complex operating systems. Despite seemingly steady occupancy rates, hospital operations experience constant volatility. With a national average length of stay hovering around 4.7 days,…
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Medicare Reimbursement Reinstated for Hospital-at-Home Programs
Health systems across the United States are rapidly relaunching hospital-at-home programs following the restoration of Medicare reimbursement through the federal government’s reopening agreement. The resumption marks a critical recovery…
The Looming Deadline and Its Impact
The healthcare industry stands at a critical crossroads as the September 30 expiration date for the CMS hospital-at-home waiver approaches, creating widespread confusion and anxiety among health system executives…
