by Alexander KHANUKOV | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog
Hospitals have been able to reduce readmissions among the homeless population by the implemention of “homeless navigators”. These individuals have been able to find treatment for patients after discharge. These patients are sometimes referred to as...
by Alexander KHANUKOV | Oct 25, 2013 | Blog
A new study by Health Affairs found that hospitals that had a higher nursing staff levels were 25% less likey to see penalties from Medicare and Medicaid for readmissions. To read more about the study, click HERE.
by Alexander KHANUKOV | Oct 21, 2013 | Blog
Patients suffering from chronic illness bear the term “super-utilizers” by those in the health industry. These patients are only 1% of total hospital goers, but are 21% of hospital costs per year. This population also struggles with uncoordinated care, and...
by Alexander KHANUKOV | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog
Septocemia released the top 10 most expensive inpatient conditions: Septicemia (except in labor)–$20.3 million Osteoarthritis–$14.8 million Complication of device, implant or graft–$12.9 million Liveborn–$12.4 million Acute myocardial...
by Alexander KHANUKOV | May 24, 2013 | Blog
A study by RAND health found that hospital emergency rooms account for nearly half of all hospital admissions in the United States. ERs were also the source of growing admission rates between 2003 and 2009. The study supports a push to increase primary...
