Fewer Americans see doctors in their office, CDC data show
Published January 25, 2019 on healthcaredive.com. Dive Brief: Americans made an estimated 883.7 million visits to physician offices in 2016, →
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Competing with retail clinics: Three expert tactics hospitals can use
Consumer intelligence is key to sparking meaningful relationships between provider and consumer—and there’s much more intelligence on offer in NRC Health’s 2019 Healthcare Consumer Report. →
Implementing Patient-Centered Quality Metrics in Medicaid Plans
In Tennessee's state Medicaid program, designing patient-centered quality metrics was essential for improving care and patient satisfaction.
As the healthcare industry continues to embrace value-based payment models that reimburse based on care quality and patient satisfaction, state Medicaid plans are beginning to follow suit. →
Fixing ED throughput is important—but is it enough?
half of all U.S. hospitals report running an ED at or above maximum capacity.
There’s no mystery as to why. The unique dynamics of emergency care—high volumes, complex cases, variable acuity, unpredictable admission patterns, 24/7 operational schedules—make ED patient flow one of healthcare’s most intractable problems. →
How to help pediatric care teams bring delight to their patients
Organizations should celebrate staff who delight. In pediatric organizations across the country, there are nurses who sing to patients, doctors who dance, housekeepers who play video games. →