For the triage nurse, it comes down to understanding nuance and unique patient needs, whether that’s identifying an acute condition or just lending a listening ear. The post Listen Closer: What Triage Nurses Hear That Others Miss appeared first on MedCity News.
A comment docket dominated by hospital lobby framing produces a rule that reflects that framing. A comment docket that includes documented employer cost analysis, physician ownership experience, and market structure argument produces a different rule. The post The Most Consequential Healthcare Market Structure Question of the Next Decade Is Sitting in a Comment Docket —…
Virtual nursing reduced pressure injuries by 20.3%, shortened length of stay, and helped ensure more than 45% of patients are discharged within 75 minutes systemwide
The autism care system in the U.S. needs stronger accountability and transparency. But it also needs new models that can deliver higher-quality care to more families, more efficiently, and regardless of where they live. The post Autism Therapy is in Dire Need of a New Business Model appeared first on MedCity News.
This poll finds that less than half of the public now wants the U.S. to play at least a major role in improving the health of people in developing countries. When asked about the administration’s changes to foreign aid and global health, more people perceive a negative impact than a positive one.
[Sponsored] A webinar sponsored by Verato and scheduled for May 27 will explore how a unified identity strategy, spanning patients, providers, and emerging solutions like Verato Identity Network enables accurate attribution, strengthens interoperability, and ultimately drives VBC success. The post Building a Unified Identity Strategy so Interoperability for Value-Based Care Can Succeed appeared first on…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Cori Roberts was living in a rented basement four years ago when she was diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer. Recently divorced, the former stay-at-home mother had started working again in her mid-40s, taking a human resources job that paid $41,000 a year. Then, despite having insurance, she was hit with more…
Health insurance in the U.S. is notoriously confusing. So we’re covering the basics to make navigating your plan a little easier. We explain the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket limit, define copay and coinsurance, and point out where surprise bills can get you in trouble, from out-of-network providers to prior authorizations. Read more…
An independent orthopedic surgeon in New York is claiming that he is being unfairly pushed out of a regional hospital owned by Mount Sinai Health System. The post Was Mount Sinai’s Victory in a Dispute Over a Physician’s Credentialing Worth It? appeared first on MedCity News.
Immunology-focused Windward Bio raised a mega-round of financing to support a lead program in development for respiratory disorders and a second program that could find use in respiratory and dermatological indications. Both drugs are long-acting antibodies that offer a dosing edge over currently available biologic medicines. The post Windward Bio Secures $165M for Clinical Trials…