American Hospital Association’s Post

According to the new “Costs of Caring” report from the AHA, hospitals and health systems incurred significant underpayments for several essential and complex health care services in 2023, including critical underpayments for inpatient behavioral health services and outpatient burn and wound care. Click to learn more in AHA’s new Costs of Caring report, and download the executive summary: https://ow.ly/Ap3850RuPaA

Wildfire smoke and resultant poor air quality is associated with an increase in inpatient and outpatient health care utilization and can strain limited resources. Learn what clinicians should consider when treating the health effects of wildfire smoke: https://hubs.la/Q02KzmsD0

As part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ annual Medicare OPPS and ASC Final Rule, it finalized new Medicare coverage of intensive outpatient program services performed in hospital outpatient departments, community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and rural health clinics. Coverage began January 1, 2024. This new coverage is intended to address the gap between the previously covered inpatient and partial hospitalization program coverage and outpatient therapy coverage for behavioral health conditions and substance use disorders. Learn more in “Expansion of Medicare Coverage for Behavioral Health Services,” by Grant Achenbach and Meghan Linvill McNab of Krieg DeVault LLP (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA). The article appears in the Meritas Healthcare & Life Sciences Group Newsletter, published by Meritas’ Healthcare and Life Sciences group. The group offers local and cross-border legal services, in the U.S. and globally, on healthcare-related matters. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gPEeQdsP #MeritasUSA #IndependentButUnited #HealthLaw #LifeSciences

Wildfire smoke and resultant poor air quality is associated with an increase in inpatient and outpatient health care utilization and can strain limited resources. Learn what clinicians should consider when treating the health effects of wildfire smoke: https://hubs.la/Q02KzGZJ0

On November 2, #CMS issued its 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that will implement important changes to improve access to behavioral health care. Read the full blog post below to learn more about CMS' 2024 Physician Fee Schedule. #healthcare #behavioralhealth

Healthcare continues to evolve. So do your unique needs. But if your health is unique, why doesn't modern healthcare treat it that way? Erik Osland, Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer at evolvedMD, and his family shared a similar experience with his chronically ill father. Ever since, evolvedMD has been committed to meeting patients' unique physical and mental health needs where they're most comfortable — at their preferred primary care practice. Read Erik's latest piece to learn more: #PatientCare #MentalHealth #PatientExperience

Between staffing shortages, a rise in behavioral health diagnoses, and a shortage of hospital beds, healthcare facilities are struggling to provide the quality of treatment individuals need to improve their lives. Behavioral home health services may be the solution to this dilemma, offering personalized care and independence that helps individuals achieve better outcomes and take control of their treatment. Learn more about the benefits of embracing home-based care and remote support: https://hubs.la/Q02k9_qM0 #BehavioralHealth #Healthcare

"As treatment options advance and health care systems face higher demand, the need for #CNPs specializing in [#MultipleSclerosis] has expanded. They serve as comprehensive care coordinators and specialized caregivers equipped to address diverse and changing needs of people with MS, along with their families and caregivers. Ultimately, the coordination and #collaboration between PCPs, CNPs, MS neurologists, and other supportive stakeholders is crucial to effectively manage MS." https://lnkd.in/gNqPnjSq

Assessing the Economic Impact of Clinical Care: A Cost-Benefit Perspective When evaluating the value of clinical care, it's crucial to consider both the economic impact and the cost reduction associated with alleviating pain and disability. Using PROM measures like the WOMAC score, we can quantify the price of a 1-unit reduction in pain/disability and compare it to resource allocation. This cost/benefit assessment helps make informed decisions using structured data parameters. Additionally, risk stratification plays a vital role in traditional clinical procedures, such as joint arthroplasty. Understanding behavioral risk factors, including catastrophization, can significantly impact clinical utilization and outcomes. By accounting for these factors, we can better assess variability in care and optimize resource allocation. #Healthcare #ClinicalCare #ValueBasedCare #EconomicImpact #PROM #RiskStratification #DataDrivenDecisions

🎃 Feeling EHR-ily exhausted from all the reporting? You’re not alone! 🎃 As community health center professionals, we often juggle multiple priorities while ensuring quality patient care. The constant demands of EHR reporting can lead to fatigue and overwhelm staff. Together, we can turn our EHR fatigue into a collaborative opportunity for improvement and support. 💪✨ #FQHC #HRSA #UDS #UDS+ #DataManagement #Burnout