Q: Our CDI leadership group is currently working on developing clear role expectations and corresponding accountability steps specifically for our concurrent CDI staff. As part of this work, we’re looking to outline minimum standards for the role and define the appropriate points at...Read More »
The Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) outlined the 10 most critical patient safety concerns expected to impact healthcare industries in 2026. The safety concerns are determined by insights gathered from senior executives from across the healthcare field.
After releasing its General Compliance Program Guidance in 2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is continuing to deliver supplemental guides geared toward specific subsectors of the healthcare industry....Read More »
When comparing admissions late in the COVID-19 pandemic with pre-pandemic, mortality rates were elevated for Medicare beneficiaries who had cardiovascular risk factors or established cardiovascular disease, according to a study...Read More »