A new study has revealed some of the greatest barriers and facilitators to screening, documenting, and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) across United States’ emergency departments (ED).Read More »
Once upon a time, capturing CCs/MCCs took up a majority—if not the entirety—of CDI’s focus. But, over the years, CDI reviewers and programs at large have expanded far beyond the initial scope of tracking DRG movement, even though financial impact remains important...Read More »
As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to expand, a new report suggests this growth has had a disproportionate, detrimental impact on rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Read More »
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are 10 times more likely to be readmitted within 30 days if their grip strength is weak, compared to patients with normal grip strength, according to a recent study...Read More »
Maternal mortality in the United States decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, down from 22.3 in 2022, according to an American Hospital Association press release.
The further medical research progresses, the more data shows that healthcare is not “one size fits all.” Each patient comes from a diverse set of circumstances, including gender, race,...Read More »
