Care Coordination
Hospitals and health care systems are striving to achieve the Triple Aim—improving the patient experience, improving the health of populations and reducing the cost of health care. To achieve these goals, hospital leaders are designing new care delivery systems. Adoption of these new systems can be…
Our fragmented health care system is rapidly transforming into a more integrated delivery system where providers need to work together more closely to provide the best and most appropriate care. An important part of the equation is post-acute care providers. Emerging innovations in post…
North Shore University Hospital's palliative care unit emphasizes quality of life by providing patients and their families the care and support they need. This family-centered unit features private rooms, 24/7 visiting hours and pet therapy. Experts are on hand to relieve symptoms such as:
Ascension Health created a business unit called Transformational Development. It is charged with identifying potential changes and innovations to address those challenges. It addresses six platforms: early life interventions; senior care; population-based care and chronic care; transformation in…
Hospitals across America are pursuing ways to make care more affordable by better coordinating care, reducing red tape and providing the right care at the right time in the right setting.