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Why are Inpatient THA / TKA Readmissions and Complications Increasing? https://lnkd.in/gT58EHm8 #Inpatient #THATKAReadmissions #SurgicalComplicationsIncrease #HealthcareQualityMetrics #HospitalPerformanceAnalysis #MedicareQualityPrograms

Being prepared for hospitalization or inpatient skilled care discharge allows for smooth & virtually painless transition. Knowing the questions to ask & obtaining information BEFORE discharge allows greater time for planning, preparation, & modifications. Being prepared for discharge decreases the risk of unnecessary readmission & potentially premature death. If you or your loved needs assistance with discharge planning, give us a call or text today 757-346-5029 ! #dischargeplanner #eldercare #caremanagement

The 2023 expansion of the 2-midnight rule has affected about 20% of #MedicareAdvantage encounters. However, this rule, which requires patients to be admitted as inpatient if their treatment will be longer than two midnights, did not increase the number of inpatient hospital stays as sharply or as universally as that 20% would lead on. While quarter two numbers are reporting single digit increases in inpatient stays overall (just like quarter 1), some organizations are attributing that growth to improved advising by staff. Others are even reporting no definitive impact to inpatient stay numbers at all. Experts want more time to pass before making a final call on how this rule affects inpatient beneficiary care.

General Inpatient level of care gotcha down? Here are three tips on the GIP level of care: 1.) Have a plan.... a discharge plan. 2.) If the plan of care isn't changing, you might be at the routine home care level of care. 3.) Have a champion compliance person and/or team for GIP.

Learn how the Azara DRVS Transitions of Care (TOC) Module helps solve the most pressing challenges of keeping track and providing the best care possible to patients who have been admitted to and discharged from emergency departments or inpatient hospital stays. Read the case study now: https://hubs.la/Q02tRDZp0

Ensuring smooth and safe patient transfers is paramount. Gentle Care & Comfort LLC offers specialized training programs for healthcare professionals focusing on proper techniques for patient handling and turning, minimizing risk of injury for both patients and caregivers. Learn more about our programs and empower your team with the knowledge they need! 🏥 #GCC #GCCHomecare #PatientCare #TransferTechniques #SafetyFirst

The average inpatient costs of treating #COVID19 in the U.S. can vary widely depending on factors such as hospital location, treatment duration, and complications. On average, it is estimated to range from $20,000 to $88,000. 💸💰 #GoldenGlobes #healthcare

The Two-Midnight rule for inpatient care now applies to #MedicareAdvantage plans, which has led to revenue cycle challenges for providers. Learn from Forvis Mazars US how to improve clinical documentation to demonstrate medical necessity for extended hospital-level care and potentially reduce denials and payment delays: https://lnkd.in/dfTZ8ipf

The Two-Midnight rule for inpatient care now applies to #MedicareAdvantage plans, which has led to revenue cycle challenges for providers. Learn from Forvis Mazars US how to improve clinical documentation to demonstrate medical necessity for extended hospital-level care and potentially reduce denials and payment delays: https://lnkd.in/e63-YyTG

The rest of your adolescent’s life is based on the foundation of recovery that they build in treatment – and extended care programs build a stronger foundation. It’s that simple. Learn about Sustain Recovery’s intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs: https://lnkd.in/efpFk64R