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Southeastern Health, Lumberton, N.C. 452 beds 16,000 impatient admissions 76,000 emergency department visits Critical Issues Creating more efficient utilization of surgical blocks Increasing the number of procedures performed Reducing overtime pay during non “prime-time” hours…
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In this two-part webinar series, experts from Kaufman Hall, who are co-authors of the new Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence Guide on Value-Based Contracting, published in conjunction with the AHA's HRET, shared insights on success requirements for hospitals and health care systems as they begin…
Presenters on this webinar from Patewood Memorial Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital highlighted their successes and results from implementing specific tools from the Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety, a tested, evidence-based resource to help hospitals work…
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions and other relevant information. The 2013 survey included nearly 3,000 interviews with non-federal public and private firms.…
This guide includes two sections that address collection and use of patient race, ethnicity and language (REAL) data to reduce health care disparities.
A summer internship program growing in Brooklyn is introducing minority high school students to community health and issues of health care equity. The Health Disparities Summer Internship Program is part of the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center (BHDC), a partnership between SUNY Downstate Medical…
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Part 1 offers guidance on how hospitals and health systems leaders can assess their preparedness to assume risk under value-based arrangements. It also reviews the numerous financial and operational considerations for health care providers entering into value-based care.
The nation's health care system is undergoing dramatic change as the country shifts to a value-based business model. The pace of the transition varies by market, but hospitals, care systems and other providers must be proactive. The Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence guide “Value-based…