Much has been written in the news and healthcare industry recently about reducing hospital readmissions. However, the jury is still out on the source of the readmissions revolving door. What we do know is that readmissions are one of the …
The greatest risk doesn’t always yield the greatest reward, or does it? A recent study in the Health Affairs revealed that just over half of accountable care organizations (ACOs) said they would consider leaving the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) …
The future of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) looks to play out like a game of Russian roulette—place your bets now to see who will win. With new payment and care delivery models, ACOs have challenged the status quo in healthcare, …
Medical care determines only 20% of overall health—while social, economic and environmental factors determine 50% of overall health?* Those numbers are staggering, especially when you take into account that the greatest impact on our health comes from areas that the …
Right now, patients are awaiting discharge from your busy units. Right now, your nursing staff, physicians and discharge planners are determining plans for your patients to follow when they leave the hospital. Can they be followed? Will they be followed? …
