We pledge our support to Guarding Hearts Alliance formed to protect patient access to cardiac care in whatever Medicare changes or health care reform legislation is enacted.
Prime healthcare honored with more healthgrades' 2020 patient safety excellen...Erica Mary
Prime Healthcare announced today that 36 of its hospitals in 13 states are recipients of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. With this recognition, Prime Healthcare has more Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients for five consecutive years (2016-2020) than any other health system in the country.
The distinction places 26 of Prime Healthcare’s hospitals in the top 5% and 10 others in the top 10% of all acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, a leading resource connecting consumers, physicians and health systems.
The document outlines the 4 parts of Medicare - Part A covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and home health; Part B covers medical services like doctor visits and durable equipment with an annual deductible; Part C refers to Medicare Advantage plans offered through private insurers that combine A, B, and usually D; and Part D helps cover prescription drug costs and may protect against future cost increases, with penalties for late enrollment. It encourages calling their agency for assistance with Medicare benefits, rights, or coverage.
This document provides an overview of Medicare, including:
- Medicare has different parts (A, B, D) that provide different types of coverage such as hospital insurance, medical insurance, and prescription drug coverage.
- People qualify for Medicare if they are 65 or older, or under 65 with certain disabilities. It is administered by CMS.
- Medigap plans are private insurance policies that help cover gaps in Original Medicare costs. There are standardized Medigap plans A through L.
- Medicare Advantage plans are run by private insurers and provide Medicare benefits through HMOs, PPOs, and other plans.
- Medicaid provides additional coverage for some low-income individuals beyond what Medicare covers. Eligibility
Measure Up Pressure Down release 2014-12-04Ashlea Ramey
Wellmont Medical Associates was nationally recognized for reducing hypertension rates. They helped 20% of patients control their blood pressure, reducing it in 80% of patients overall - far above the national average of 47%. This large-scale wellness effort will decrease health crises like heart attacks and strokes for hundreds in their communities. Wellmont adopted a series of evidence-based care processes from the American Medical Group Foundation's hypertension program, including staff training, guidelines, patient monitoring, and use of an electronic health record. This comprehensive approach earned them additional honors for commitment to patient care and community wellness.
Electronic health record powerpoint assignment for informaticsMichaelina Alexander
The document discusses the electronic health record (EHR) and its benefits. An EHR centralizes a patient's medical records including diagnostic tests and treatment history and allows any healthcare provider secure access to this information. This ensures providers have complete information to aid in diagnosis and treatment. EHRs help reduce medical errors, streamline care, and empower patients by allowing some to access and contribute to their own records online. While privacy is a concern, laws aim to protect sensitive health information and only grant access to authorized individuals.
This document is an open letter to shareholders from Amedisys, Inc. regarding recent inquiries into the company's therapy utilization trends. It provides the following key points:
1) Amedisys is cooperating fully with investigations by the Senate Finance Committee and SEC regarding its therapy utilization. The company believes the data it has provided demonstrates that its therapy is consistent with patient acuity and medical necessity.
2) The company disagrees with the characterization of its practices in an April 2010 Wall Street Journal article. The article did not account for changes in Amedisys' patient population that affected therapy needs.
3) Data presented by Amedisys shows therapy levels track with patient acuity and
Each year many groundless malpractice suits are initiated against health care providers. Physicians are pressured to settle frivolous lawsuits in order to minimize their financial risk. Damaging physician's reputations. Creating undue stress. And greatly increasing malpractice insurance premiums. The legal system leaves physicians vulnerable to frivolous lawsuits filed by unethical plaintiffs, attorneys and "expert" witnesses.
EHRs provide several benefits over traditional paper records including giving healthcare providers access to accurate and complete patient health information which enables better care decisions. EHRs allow for quick access to a patient's medical history during emergencies and make it easier to coordinate care for patients with chronic conditions. The goal of health IT is to improve quality and safety of care through a single record containing a patient's complete health history that is accessible by authorized providers. While EMRs contain a patient's records from within a single practice, EHRs include a more comprehensive medical history and allow records to be shared across organizations and providers.
Prime healthcare honored with more healthgrades' 2020 patient safety excellen...Erica Mary
Prime Healthcare announced today that 36 of its hospitals in 13 states are recipients of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. With this recognition, Prime Healthcare has more Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients for five consecutive years (2016-2020) than any other health system in the country.
The distinction places 26 of Prime Healthcare’s hospitals in the top 5% and 10 others in the top 10% of all acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, a leading resource connecting consumers, physicians and health systems.
The document outlines the 4 parts of Medicare - Part A covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and home health; Part B covers medical services like doctor visits and durable equipment with an annual deductible; Part C refers to Medicare Advantage plans offered through private insurers that combine A, B, and usually D; and Part D helps cover prescription drug costs and may protect against future cost increases, with penalties for late enrollment. It encourages calling their agency for assistance with Medicare benefits, rights, or coverage.
This document provides an overview of Medicare, including:
- Medicare has different parts (A, B, D) that provide different types of coverage such as hospital insurance, medical insurance, and prescription drug coverage.
- People qualify for Medicare if they are 65 or older, or under 65 with certain disabilities. It is administered by CMS.
- Medigap plans are private insurance policies that help cover gaps in Original Medicare costs. There are standardized Medigap plans A through L.
- Medicare Advantage plans are run by private insurers and provide Medicare benefits through HMOs, PPOs, and other plans.
- Medicaid provides additional coverage for some low-income individuals beyond what Medicare covers. Eligibility
Measure Up Pressure Down release 2014-12-04Ashlea Ramey
Wellmont Medical Associates was nationally recognized for reducing hypertension rates. They helped 20% of patients control their blood pressure, reducing it in 80% of patients overall - far above the national average of 47%. This large-scale wellness effort will decrease health crises like heart attacks and strokes for hundreds in their communities. Wellmont adopted a series of evidence-based care processes from the American Medical Group Foundation's hypertension program, including staff training, guidelines, patient monitoring, and use of an electronic health record. This comprehensive approach earned them additional honors for commitment to patient care and community wellness.
Electronic health record powerpoint assignment for informaticsMichaelina Alexander
The document discusses the electronic health record (EHR) and its benefits. An EHR centralizes a patient's medical records including diagnostic tests and treatment history and allows any healthcare provider secure access to this information. This ensures providers have complete information to aid in diagnosis and treatment. EHRs help reduce medical errors, streamline care, and empower patients by allowing some to access and contribute to their own records online. While privacy is a concern, laws aim to protect sensitive health information and only grant access to authorized individuals.
This document is an open letter to shareholders from Amedisys, Inc. regarding recent inquiries into the company's therapy utilization trends. It provides the following key points:
1) Amedisys is cooperating fully with investigations by the Senate Finance Committee and SEC regarding its therapy utilization. The company believes the data it has provided demonstrates that its therapy is consistent with patient acuity and medical necessity.
2) The company disagrees with the characterization of its practices in an April 2010 Wall Street Journal article. The article did not account for changes in Amedisys' patient population that affected therapy needs.
3) Data presented by Amedisys shows therapy levels track with patient acuity and
Each year many groundless malpractice suits are initiated against health care providers. Physicians are pressured to settle frivolous lawsuits in order to minimize their financial risk. Damaging physician's reputations. Creating undue stress. And greatly increasing malpractice insurance premiums. The legal system leaves physicians vulnerable to frivolous lawsuits filed by unethical plaintiffs, attorneys and "expert" witnesses.
EHRs provide several benefits over traditional paper records including giving healthcare providers access to accurate and complete patient health information which enables better care decisions. EHRs allow for quick access to a patient's medical history during emergencies and make it easier to coordinate care for patients with chronic conditions. The goal of health IT is to improve quality and safety of care through a single record containing a patient's complete health history that is accessible by authorized providers. While EMRs contain a patient's records from within a single practice, EHRs include a more comprehensive medical history and allow records to be shared across organizations and providers.
The document discusses electronic medical record (EMR) systems. It begins by explaining how the healthcare sector has evolved from relying on physical files to using EMR systems. It then defines EMR systems as electronic health records created and managed by healthcare organizations. The key benefits of EMR systems include improved patient safety, care quality, and access to information. However, barriers like costs have limited widespread adoption. Current research focuses on improving interoperability between different EMR systems. Overall, EMR systems play important roles in healthcare by facilitating information sharing, collaboration and patient care.
Electronic medical records (EMRs) can help reduce medication errors by improving data integrity, providing safety checks, and making prescribing and dispensing information more accessible. EMRs allow for easier access to patient profiles, drug interactions checks, and standardized data entry which can reduce errors related to poor handwriting or incomplete information. However, implementing EMRs also faces challenges such as high upfront costs, lack of physician support, and security concerns over confidential patient data. As technology advances, EMRs are expected to continue reducing errors through improved mobile access and medical speech recognition.
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a computerized version of a patient's medical history that can be accessed remotely by authorized healthcare providers. An EMR contains clinical, administrative, and billing information and enhances patient safety by providing real-time access to medical information. However, implementing an EMR system is expensive and time-consuming, requires staff retraining, and poses privacy and security risks if patient data is compromised or stolen.
UMass Memorial Health Care is a large healthcare system with over 13,500 employees across 7 hospitals. It is seeking to create a connected healthcare system to improve care coordination and quality. This will involve building platforms for sharing patient data both within UMass Memorial and with external organizations. Challenges include determining what data to share and ensuring secure data exchange. The system's solution involves clinical repositories and portals, master patient indexes, and connectivity appliances to facilitate interoperability across different electronic medical record systems.
Alex Elliott is a veteran health technician seeking new opportunities who has over 13 years of experience in healthcare roles for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Department of Safety, and United States Coast Guard, demonstrating skills in data analysis, medical records management, budgeting, and patient care coordination. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a healthcare management minor and various technical, leadership, and medical certifications. References are provided from his current and previous supervisors who can attest to his strong work performance and skills.
Greenville Health System (GHS) is proposing changes to its governance model to expand specialty services available in the Upstate region. Currently as a public not-for-profit system, GHS is constrained and unable to partner with other organizations. The new plan would create a private not-for-profit entity to provide oversight of the entire multi-regional system. This would allow GHS to partner with more groups and expand services while maintaining its safety net status. However, some are concerned this could lead to a healthcare monopoly with less competition and innovation.
The document discusses the electronic medical record (EMR), its features, uses, improvements and challenges. The EMR is a computerized version of the paper medical record that stores patient health information and data for documentation, communication between providers, and reporting. It aims to ensure quality care and improve outcomes, but also faces challenges around privacy, complex systems, technology issues and training. Proper use of patient data is regulated under HIPAA law.
The document provides an overview of electronic medical records (EMRs), including their key components and benefits. It discusses how EMRs work, allowing patients to create and access their own medical records electronically from anywhere. Medical information is stored digitally and can be shared securely between providers. EMRs improve care quality by facilitating access to complete patient histories and enabling features like clinical decision support, electronic ordering, and reminders for preventative care. Overall, EMRs increase efficiency, coordination, and safety of healthcare delivery.
An electronic medical record (EMR) system allows doctors to digitally create and store patient records and health information. It enables multiple providers to securely access a patient's information electronically. EMR systems can improve healthcare quality by providing up-to-date patient information, clinical decision support, and care coordination between providers. However, some doctors may face challenges fully utilizing EMR capabilities and may require extra time to learn new systems.
Defining The Intelligent Medical Home - Tom Foley (Lenovo)VSee
Creating a connected ecohealth system
Telehealth Failures & Secrets to Success Conference 2017
Tom Foley - Lenovo, Director Worldwide Health Solution Strategy
More info at: vsee.com/conference
The document discusses various policies impacting physicians and the practice of medicine, including healthcare reform efforts from 1912-1920 and 2010 onwards. It provides an overview of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, their advocacy campaigns around issues like the SGR fix and IPAB repeal. It encourages physicians to get involved in advocacy by contacting their representatives to support related bills.
Electronic medical records (EMR) are digital versions of paper medical records that contain a patient's health information and can be accessed by healthcare professionals from any location. EMRs allow for searchable patient data, documentation of key information, and communication between providers to improve quality of care. While EMRs provide benefits like increased accessibility, flexibility, and time management, they also face challenges including potential privacy violations, difficulties with documentation systems and technology, and inadequate staff training. Overall, EMRs are an important tool for the future of healthcare by enabling electronic charting, documentation, and improving quality, orders, and patient safety.
More Than OK Innovation in Care TransistionsInnoTech
The document discusses Oklahoma's statewide health information exchange (HIE), which aggregates over 150 million data elements from over 4 million patient encounters across more than 150 healthcare organizations. The HIE interfaces with major electronic health record systems to provide a single clinical view of patients. It supports improved care coordination and transitions, especially from acute to long-term care settings. An HIE challenge grant helped reduce readmissions and emergency department returns from post-acute care by facilitating data sharing between providers. The HIE also connects to the state's prescription drug monitoring program to curb opioid abuse.
The document describes the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), which reimburses non-inpatient renal dialysis services through a case rate methodology. The payment is adjusted for factors like patient age, comorbidities, and facility wage index. Qualifying patients receive higher payments for the first four months of dialysis, if low body mass index, or if certain comorbid conditions exist. Pediatric payments also consider treatment modality and age. Facilities may receive add-on payments for self-training or transitional drugs.
Are Cardiologists Becoming Too Dependent on EHRs?Jessica Parker
Electronic health records (EHRs) have made life easier for cardiologists by capturing patient medical information and sharing it easily. However, Medicare reimbursement cuts and administrative burdens have made private practice difficult for cardiologists. EHRs can help cardiologists manage tasks more efficiently by tracking medical and administrative activities, understanding patients' medical histories and conditions, and examining the heart. While EHRs assist cardiologists, they should not become too reliant on software and must treat patients based on their own expertise.
The document provides an overview of managed healthcare and third party financial issues, including an overview of prescription drug benefits and the various factors driving drug costs. It discusses the different players in the healthcare system including health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, government health insurance programs, employers and individuals. It also covers various cost containment tools and strategies used by payers and pharmacies to manage prescription drug costs and reimbursement.
Implementing a Population Health Model (Hon Pak)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Medicare provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, or younger with disabilities. It has two parts: Part A covers inpatient care while Part B covers outpatient care. Individuals are eligible if they worked for 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and are a US citizen or permanent resident. Premiums and deductibles apply depending on income and prior payments. Supplemental Medigap plans are offered by private insurers to cover costs not paid by Medicare. The Physician Fee Schedule determines payment rates using the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale. Medicare acts as either the primary or secondary payer depending on an individual's other insurance coverage.
The Transition from Paper to Electronic RecordsMatthew Kim
A presentation depicting the history, selection criteria, implementation process and market share among various electronic health record (EHR) vendors.
The Way We Worked at Oxford Public Library - A ScrapbookSandy Gilmore
The Way We Worked, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
The document discusses electronic medical record (EMR) systems. It begins by explaining how the healthcare sector has evolved from relying on physical files to using EMR systems. It then defines EMR systems as electronic health records created and managed by healthcare organizations. The key benefits of EMR systems include improved patient safety, care quality, and access to information. However, barriers like costs have limited widespread adoption. Current research focuses on improving interoperability between different EMR systems. Overall, EMR systems play important roles in healthcare by facilitating information sharing, collaboration and patient care.
Electronic medical records (EMRs) can help reduce medication errors by improving data integrity, providing safety checks, and making prescribing and dispensing information more accessible. EMRs allow for easier access to patient profiles, drug interactions checks, and standardized data entry which can reduce errors related to poor handwriting or incomplete information. However, implementing EMRs also faces challenges such as high upfront costs, lack of physician support, and security concerns over confidential patient data. As technology advances, EMRs are expected to continue reducing errors through improved mobile access and medical speech recognition.
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a computerized version of a patient's medical history that can be accessed remotely by authorized healthcare providers. An EMR contains clinical, administrative, and billing information and enhances patient safety by providing real-time access to medical information. However, implementing an EMR system is expensive and time-consuming, requires staff retraining, and poses privacy and security risks if patient data is compromised or stolen.
UMass Memorial Health Care is a large healthcare system with over 13,500 employees across 7 hospitals. It is seeking to create a connected healthcare system to improve care coordination and quality. This will involve building platforms for sharing patient data both within UMass Memorial and with external organizations. Challenges include determining what data to share and ensuring secure data exchange. The system's solution involves clinical repositories and portals, master patient indexes, and connectivity appliances to facilitate interoperability across different electronic medical record systems.
Alex Elliott is a veteran health technician seeking new opportunities who has over 13 years of experience in healthcare roles for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Department of Safety, and United States Coast Guard, demonstrating skills in data analysis, medical records management, budgeting, and patient care coordination. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a healthcare management minor and various technical, leadership, and medical certifications. References are provided from his current and previous supervisors who can attest to his strong work performance and skills.
Greenville Health System (GHS) is proposing changes to its governance model to expand specialty services available in the Upstate region. Currently as a public not-for-profit system, GHS is constrained and unable to partner with other organizations. The new plan would create a private not-for-profit entity to provide oversight of the entire multi-regional system. This would allow GHS to partner with more groups and expand services while maintaining its safety net status. However, some are concerned this could lead to a healthcare monopoly with less competition and innovation.
The document discusses the electronic medical record (EMR), its features, uses, improvements and challenges. The EMR is a computerized version of the paper medical record that stores patient health information and data for documentation, communication between providers, and reporting. It aims to ensure quality care and improve outcomes, but also faces challenges around privacy, complex systems, technology issues and training. Proper use of patient data is regulated under HIPAA law.
The document provides an overview of electronic medical records (EMRs), including their key components and benefits. It discusses how EMRs work, allowing patients to create and access their own medical records electronically from anywhere. Medical information is stored digitally and can be shared securely between providers. EMRs improve care quality by facilitating access to complete patient histories and enabling features like clinical decision support, electronic ordering, and reminders for preventative care. Overall, EMRs increase efficiency, coordination, and safety of healthcare delivery.
An electronic medical record (EMR) system allows doctors to digitally create and store patient records and health information. It enables multiple providers to securely access a patient's information electronically. EMR systems can improve healthcare quality by providing up-to-date patient information, clinical decision support, and care coordination between providers. However, some doctors may face challenges fully utilizing EMR capabilities and may require extra time to learn new systems.
Defining The Intelligent Medical Home - Tom Foley (Lenovo)VSee
Creating a connected ecohealth system
Telehealth Failures & Secrets to Success Conference 2017
Tom Foley - Lenovo, Director Worldwide Health Solution Strategy
More info at: vsee.com/conference
The document discusses various policies impacting physicians and the practice of medicine, including healthcare reform efforts from 1912-1920 and 2010 onwards. It provides an overview of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, their advocacy campaigns around issues like the SGR fix and IPAB repeal. It encourages physicians to get involved in advocacy by contacting their representatives to support related bills.
Electronic medical records (EMR) are digital versions of paper medical records that contain a patient's health information and can be accessed by healthcare professionals from any location. EMRs allow for searchable patient data, documentation of key information, and communication between providers to improve quality of care. While EMRs provide benefits like increased accessibility, flexibility, and time management, they also face challenges including potential privacy violations, difficulties with documentation systems and technology, and inadequate staff training. Overall, EMRs are an important tool for the future of healthcare by enabling electronic charting, documentation, and improving quality, orders, and patient safety.
More Than OK Innovation in Care TransistionsInnoTech
The document discusses Oklahoma's statewide health information exchange (HIE), which aggregates over 150 million data elements from over 4 million patient encounters across more than 150 healthcare organizations. The HIE interfaces with major electronic health record systems to provide a single clinical view of patients. It supports improved care coordination and transitions, especially from acute to long-term care settings. An HIE challenge grant helped reduce readmissions and emergency department returns from post-acute care by facilitating data sharing between providers. The HIE also connects to the state's prescription drug monitoring program to curb opioid abuse.
The document describes the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), which reimburses non-inpatient renal dialysis services through a case rate methodology. The payment is adjusted for factors like patient age, comorbidities, and facility wage index. Qualifying patients receive higher payments for the first four months of dialysis, if low body mass index, or if certain comorbid conditions exist. Pediatric payments also consider treatment modality and age. Facilities may receive add-on payments for self-training or transitional drugs.
Are Cardiologists Becoming Too Dependent on EHRs?Jessica Parker
Electronic health records (EHRs) have made life easier for cardiologists by capturing patient medical information and sharing it easily. However, Medicare reimbursement cuts and administrative burdens have made private practice difficult for cardiologists. EHRs can help cardiologists manage tasks more efficiently by tracking medical and administrative activities, understanding patients' medical histories and conditions, and examining the heart. While EHRs assist cardiologists, they should not become too reliant on software and must treat patients based on their own expertise.
The document provides an overview of managed healthcare and third party financial issues, including an overview of prescription drug benefits and the various factors driving drug costs. It discusses the different players in the healthcare system including health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, government health insurance programs, employers and individuals. It also covers various cost containment tools and strategies used by payers and pharmacies to manage prescription drug costs and reimbursement.
Implementing a Population Health Model (Hon Pak)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Medicare provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, or younger with disabilities. It has two parts: Part A covers inpatient care while Part B covers outpatient care. Individuals are eligible if they worked for 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and are a US citizen or permanent resident. Premiums and deductibles apply depending on income and prior payments. Supplemental Medigap plans are offered by private insurers to cover costs not paid by Medicare. The Physician Fee Schedule determines payment rates using the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale. Medicare acts as either the primary or secondary payer depending on an individual's other insurance coverage.
The Transition from Paper to Electronic RecordsMatthew Kim
A presentation depicting the history, selection criteria, implementation process and market share among various electronic health record (EHR) vendors.
The Way We Worked at Oxford Public Library - A ScrapbookSandy Gilmore
The Way We Worked, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Low-cost, low-prep library programming is important for libraries of all sizes and from all areas. This presentation will show you how you can take the lead in providing quality adult programming for your community while getting the most out of your programming budget.
This document lists various fun web tools across different categories such as image editing, document creation, social media, and multimedia. Some of the tools mentioned are Change-images for transforming photos, Oil Painting for applying artistic filters, Face transformer for morphing faces, Google docs and Zoho for creating documents online, Flickr and Picasa for photo sharing, YouTube and Facebook for video and social networking, and Pandora and Last.fm for listening to music online.
Oakland County Research Library provides several online resources for pre-business research, including databases that contain industry codes, descriptions, and subject guides. These resources allow users to efficiently search for relevant industry and company information through subject keywords. Details on specific companies and industries can be found in databases that offer profiles, analysis and reference materials to aid in business planning.
The document lists over 20 links to websites that provide resources for English language learners, literacy programs, and adult education. Some of the sites listed include English-zone.com, eslcafe.com, iteslj.org, and catesol.org which offer resources for teaching English as a second language. Other sites like literacyconnections.com, floridaliteracy.org, and literacyworks.org provide materials for literacy programs and adult education.
This presentation will show a variety of websites available for consumers. Use shopping comparison websites to your advantage when researching products to purchase - whether online or in the store. Learn how to avoid scams and be safe shopping online.
The goal of this webinar was to educate physicians and healthcare professionals about hospice eligibility and the benefits of hospice for patients with advanced cardiac disease (ACD). Through evidence-based data and case studies, attendees will understand the advantages of advance care planning, complex modalities for high-acuity patients, and management of symptoms and pain to provide comfort and dignity near the end of life.
This letter expresses support for bill H.R. 293 from over 100 physician organizations. The bill would clarify that medical textbooks, journal articles, and CME materials are exempt from reporting under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. The letter argues these materials directly benefit patients by improving physician knowledge and care. It urges passage of the bill to ensure patients have access to up-to-date medical information and new treatments.
The American Medical Association (AMA) was founded by Nathan Smith Davis to promote medical education standards and eliminate untrained practitioners. The AMA aims to advance medicine and public health. It represents physicians through policymaking and provides resources to support medical education and community health projects. While the AMA has advocated for physicians' interests, critics argue it acts as an anticompetitive guild. The AMA maintains the Code of Medical Ethics to guide physicians.
The document discusses key aspects of Canada's universal healthcare system. It notes that Canadians access healthcare by obtaining a provincial health card, which allows them to visit physicians and healthcare providers without deductibles. The system is funded through taxes at both the federal and provincial levels. While Canadians generally have access to doctors and report satisfaction with the care received, some do experience waits for primary care appointments or in emergency departments. The Canadian system differs from that of the U.S. in its public funding and universal coverage of all residents.
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a not-for-profit, 926-bed, major teaching and research hospital in the nation’s capital. The Hospital Center is among the 100 largest hospitals in the nation,* and is renowned for handling the Washington region’s most complex cases. U.S.News & World Report consistently ranks the Hospital Center’s cardiology and heart surgery program as one of the nation's best; it’s the only hospital in the Washington metropolitan area to earn a national ranking for heart care in FY 2015. A long-standing leader in cardiovascular care, MedStar Washington Hospital Center is home to MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, which formed a first-of-its kind clinical and research alliance with Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute in 2013. The Hospital Center operates the Washington region’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center and the District’s only Cardiac Ventricular Assist Device program, both certified by The Joint Commission. The hospital is also home to MedSTAR, a nationally-verified level I trauma center with a state-of-the-art fleet of helicopters and ambulances, and also operates the region’s only adult Burn Center.
MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s 10 hospitals, the MedStar Health Research Institute and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University. MedStar Health is a $5 billion, not-for-profit, regional healthcare system based in Columbia, Maryland, and one of the largest employers in the region. Our 31,000 associates and 4,700 affiliated physicians support MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy that combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center: FY 2013 - FY 2015 STATISTICS
Description
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
Inpatient admissions
38,156
39,598
42,412
Outpatient visits
389,535
384,112
398,058
Cardiovascular admissions
7,368
7,844
8,828
Cardiac surgeries
1,694
1,707
1,623
Heart transplants
16
9
12
Ventricular assist device procedures
75
61
45
Inpatient surgeries
11,948
11,752
12,068
Outpatient surgeries
11,139
11,335
11,739
Robotic surgeries
TBD
353
364
New cancer cases diagnosed
2,189
2,350
2,400
Cancer admissions
1,815
2,046
2,262
Outpatient cancer visits
68,853
72,082
77,152
Outpatient visits in the Center for Breast Health
19,143
19,947
19,447
Kidney transplants
51
79
...
Edwina Rogers, executive director of Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, began her presentation by highlighting the movement to advance medical homes.
With the U.S. being the number one in the world for the cost of healthcare and ranked number 37 in the quality category, something needs to change. Rogers discussed the broad stakeholder support and participation for the movement, as well as the incredible volunteer involvement. The four ‘centers’ include: the Center to Promote Public-Payer Implementation, the Center for Multi-Stakeholder Demonstration, the Center for eHealth Information Adoption and Exchange and the Center for Health Benefit Redesign and Implementation. Medical Homes will provide superb access to care, patient engagament in care, clinical information systems, care coordination, team care, patient feedback and publically available information.
Edwards explained that the Obama administration believes the medical homes concept is the best way to approach healthcare reform. The U.S. House of Representatives has showed great support for the movement and is helping develop and allocate funds for a five-year pilot program. She expressed her enthusiasm for the movement and her prediction that the medical home model is certainly the future of health care.
A complete version of Rogers’ presentation on the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative is available online.
Preventive and Medical Services in Texas.docxkarismed4
Health insurance rates in Texas are the 9th highest in the country, driven largely by rising healthcare costs. Medicaid provides coverage to low-income Texans to ensure access to quality care. It offers comprehensive services including preventive care and screenings to help manage chronic conditions. Supportive palliative care also focuses on managing symptoms from serious illness to improve patients' quality of life through an interdisciplinary team approach.
The document discusses Accountablecare Service Organization (ASO), which aims to establish accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the new Medicare program rules. ASO provides a complete "ACO-in-a-Box" toolkit and services to help qualify as an ACO, including business planning, legal services, electronic medical records, cost-savings programs like clinical trials and generic prescriptions, marketing services, and wellness partner programs focused on preventative care and community involvement. The goal is for ACOs established with ASO's help to save up to $960 million in healthcare costs over three years while improving quality of care.
Overview presentation of Millennium HealthCare Inc., a company providing physician practices and healthcare facilities of all sizes with practice development & management services utilizing our expertise to identify medical practice opportunities.
Six Ways Health Systems Use Analytics to Improve Patient SafetyHealth Catalyst
With preventable patient harm associated with over 400,000 deaths in the U.S. annually, improving safety is a top priority for healthcare organizations. To reduce risks for hospitalized patients, health systems are using patient safety analytics and trigger-based surveillance tools to better understand and recognize the types of harm occurring at their facilities and intervene as early as possible.
Six examples of analytics-driven patient safety success cover improvement in the following areas:
Wrong-patient order errors.
Blood management.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).
Opioid dependence.
Event reporting.
Sepsis.
The document discusses various perspectives on quality healthcare including those of the government, patients, and healthcare providers. It outlines the government's national strategy for quality improvement and focuses on better care, healthy communities, and affordable costs. The patient perspective values compassionate care, time with physicians, timely appointments, and preventative programs. Providers value proven outcomes and reduced errors. The document also discusses opportunities to lower costs through standardized care and reducing unnecessary variations in treatment and costs. It provides examples of accountable care organizations and bundled payments that aim to improve care coordination and reduce costs.
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Legacy healthcare refers to the traditional model of healthcare that has been in vogue for many years. It is characterized by a fee-for-service payment model, where healthcare providers are reimbursed for each service they provide to patients. This model has been a foundation of the US healthcare system for many years, but it has faced increasing criticism for its high costs and inefficiencies. In this essay, we'll explore the history, challenges, and possible solutions to legacy healthcare.
History of Legacy Healthcare
Legacy healthcare emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. At the time, health care was largely provided by individual physicians and hospitals, and patients paid for services out of pocket. However, with the rise of employer-sponsored health insurance during World War II, a new payment model emerged. This model was based on a fee-for-service system, where healthcare providers were reimbursed for each service they provided to patients. The system was designed to encourage healthcare providers to provide more services, with the assumption that more services would lead to better health outcomes.
Over the past few years, the fee-for-service model has become deeply ingrained in the US healthcare system. It has been the foundation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide healthcare for millions of Americans. However, as the cost of health care continues to rise, the limits of this model are becoming increasingly apparent.
Challenges of Legacy Healthcare
One of the main challenges of legacy healthcare is its high cost. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to provide more services, whether those services are truly needed or not. This has given rise to a phenomenon known as overuse, where patients receive more tests, procedures and treatments than they actually need. This not only increases the cost of health care but can also cause harm to patients. For example, unnecessary tests and procedures can expose patients to radiation and other risks.
Another challenge of legacy healthcare is its fragmentation. The fee-for-service model encourages healthcare providers to work independently of each other, rather than collaborating to provide coordinated care. This can lead to a lack of communication between healthcare providers, resulting in duplication of services and missed opportunities to meet the health needs of patients. Fragmentation also makes it difficult for patients to navigate the health care system, as they may need to see multiple providers for different health problems.
Finally, legacy health care is often criticized for its lack of focus on prevention and population health. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to treat serious illnesses and injuries instead of addressing the underlying causes of poor health. more details
Enhancing Access, Quality, and Equity for Persons With Advanced IllnessVITASAuthor
This diverse panel examined various facets of healthcare access, equity, and inclusion as it
relates to individuals in underserved communities who are coping with advanced illness. Based on their
decades of experience in end-of-life care, as well as evidence-based data and a compelling case study
of a Filipino-American US Navy Veteran, panel members shared strategies on how to mitigate
current barriers, including ensuring patients are granted timely access to hospice and palliative
services and that appropriate levels of care are provided.
Dealing With Payers With Physician Driven Cost AndWilliam Cockrell
This is a presentation I just did for MGMA Alabama on how providers should develop their own cost and quality data. Thanks to RealTime Medical Data for their support.
The document summarizes the major characteristics of the US healthcare delivery system. It notes that the US system has no central governing agency and little integration between parts of the system. It is technology-driven, focuses on acute care, and is high in costs but unequal in access, resulting in average health outcomes. The US relies more on private sector involvement compared to other developed countries where government plays a larger role.
The document summarizes issues with the current US healthcare system including high costs, large number of uninsured, restricted access to care, and high administrative costs. It presents single-payer healthcare as an alternative that could provide universal comprehensive coverage for all Americans through tax funding, reduce costs, improve access and choice, while maintaining physician autonomy and quality of care. Medical students would have lower debt under such a system.
MCG provides evidence-based care guidelines to healthcare providers and health plans to help improve patient outcomes and reduce overuse and underuse of medical resources. Their guidelines are developed based on a rigorous review of over 143,000 medical references and citations annually. Major health plans and over 1,300 hospitals use MCG's guidelines and software products, which are updated annually, to manage care for 70% of commercially insured Americans.
Better health outcomes at less cost - future nhs stage, 4pm, 2 september 2015NHS England
Expo is the most significant annual health and social care event in the calendar, uniting more NHS and care leaders, commissioners, clinicians, voluntary sector partners, innovators and media than any other health and care event.
Expo 15 returned to Manchester and was hosted once again by NHS England. Around 5000 people a day from health and care, the voluntary sector, local government, and industry joined together at Manchester Central Convention Centre for two packed days of speakers, workshops, exhibitions and professional development.
This year, Expo was more relevant and engaging than ever before, happening within the first 100 days of the new Government, and almost 12 months after the publication of the NHS Five Year Forward View. It was also a great opportunity to check on and learn from the progress of Greater Manchester as the area prepares to take over a £6 billion devolved health and social care budget, pledging to integrate hospital, community, primary and social care and vastly improve health and well-being.
More information is available online: www.expo.nhs.uk
Us health care system final presentation.Wendi Lee
Wendi Evans is pursuing a degree in health care administration. This presentation will provide an overview of the history and current state of the US healthcare system, including defining key terms, outlining milestones from 1900 to present, comparing the US system to Canada's, and discussing reforms and stakeholders. The summary will discuss the establishment of organized medicine in the US in the 1900s, the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, and reforms aimed at improving quality and lowering costs.
Money in the Bank: The Why’s & How’s of Investing in Chronic Carenashp
The document summarizes a presentation given by Donna Marshall of the Colorado Business Group on Health to the National Academy for State Health Policy about investing in chronic care. It discusses how chronic conditions drive the majority of healthcare spending and highlights research showing patients only receive about half of recommended care. It then outlines the Colorado Business Group on Health's efforts to implement the Bridges to Excellence program in Colorado to recognize and incentivize high-quality physicians to improve chronic care.
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