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Improving Transitions of Care to Reduce Readmissions
In order for hospital readmissions following discharge to be effectively reduced, explains Arthur Garson, Jr, MD, MPH, improvements must be made in many areas.
Dr Garson begins by suggesting that healthcare professionals identify the characteristics and overall needs of the patient prior to discharge. As an example, he highlights the University of Virginia’s TEACH questionnaire, which is used to categorize patients based on how they would like to receive their medical information. Dr Garson further explains that each patient needs to be assessed individually, because not all techniques work for all patients.
Additionally, Dr Garson discusses the role of the hospital discharge coordinator, and explains the importance of providing patients with written discharge instructions. Additional initiatives for reducing readmissions include following up with the patient in person or over the phone and recommending the use of various apps for mobile devices that remind patients to perform health-related tasks (eg, taking their medicine).
Dr Garson concludes by discussing the impact that fee-for-service payment models have on hospital readmissions and explaining how a transition toward bundled payments or capitation can help reduce readmission rates.
Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Survey Results Reveal Potential Factors Slowing the Decline in Cardiovascular Mortality Rate
April 23rd 2024Research indicated that worsened glycemic, blood pressure, and obesity control, as well as increased alcohol consumption, leveled lipid control, and persistent socioeconomic disparities may have contributed to the decelerated cardiovascular mortality decline in recent years.
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Navigating Health Policy in an Election Year: Insights From Dr Dennis Scanlon
April 2nd 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Dennis Scanlon, PhD, the editor in chief of The American Journal of Accountable Care®, about prior authorization, price transparency, the impact of health policy on the upcoming election, and more.
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Commonwealth Fund Report Details Pervasive Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Health Care, Outcomes
April 18th 2024Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
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