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🏥 Exciting News in Healthcare Excellence! 🌟 Thrilled to share that the latest Leapfrog Hospital Rankings for 2023 are out, showcasing the dedication and commitment of healthcare institutions across the nation. 🚀 🔍 Key Takeaways: ✨ Top 132 Hospitals: Congratulations to the outstanding healthcare facilities recognized for their exceptional performance in safety, quality, and patient care. Your relentless pursuit of excellence is truly commendable. 🏆 Benchmark for Excellence: The Leapfrog rankings set a high standard for healthcare institutions, serving as a benchmark for others to aspire to. Kudos to the continuous efforts in raising the bar and ensuring the best outcomes for patients. 🌐 Diverse Representation: It's inspiring to see hospitals from various regions and backgrounds on the list, emphasizing that excellence knows no boundaries. This diversity highlights the collective commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services across the country. 🌟 Patient-Centric Approach: The rankings underscore the importance of a patient-centric approach, emphasizing safety and quality of care. This just reaffirms a dedication to prioritizing the well-being and satisfaction of patients. 🤝 Let's celebrate these achievements and the tireless work of healthcare professionals who contribute to making a difference in people's lives every day. Here's to a healthier, safer, and more compassionate future for all! 🌈 #HealthcareExcellence #LeapfrogRankings #PatientCare #patientexperience #HealthcareInnovation #QualityCare #HospitalRankings

🏥 In a world of evolving healthcare terminology, some institutions still proudly call themselves hospitals. What’s in a name? Let’s explore why these hospitals are holding onto tradition https://lnkd.in/eUZca9ak

Video | The idea of an extended hospital stay often has been considered a necessary evil of the health care process. After all, you have to be there to get the care you need. But, do you always have to be? The concept of delivering hospital-like services to someone in their home — a necessary experiment during the pandemic — is becoming a more common occurrence around the country. In New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health has been leading the effort. This week, the system announced its intentions to partner with the national leader, Medically Home, to expand its Hospital From Home program from three pilot hospitals (Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center) to its entire system. To be clear, the concept does not work for all conditions or all patients (more on that later), but it has been successful enough since the pilot began in 2022 to expand its reach. CEO Bob Garrett, who has helped the system continually introduce next-generation care options, said the system is thrilled to be able to offer #HospitalFromHome. Read more:

Mass General Brigham has withdrawn its physicians from Steward Health Care's Holy Family Hospital campuses in Haverhill and Methuen, Massachusetts.   The decision, communicated via email to staff, cites concerns about patient safety standards at the hospital. Steward Health Care responded, expressing regret and emphasizing the hospital's positive safety rankings.   Mass General Brigham physicians will no longer perform elective and emergency procedures at Holy Family, and impacted patients are being rescheduled at nearby Mass General Brigham or community hospitals.   The move complicates Steward's financial challenges, as it looks to sell Holy Family Hospital and three other facilities amid reported financial difficulties.   We collaborate with local healthcare providers to strengthen community support, providing a sustainable solution to the challenges posed by the loss of clinical care in healthcare facilities.   By facilitating access to medical expertise remotely, our telehealth team contributes to ongoing patient well-being.   We are the One!   https://lnkd.in/gTgRcZC4   #revenuecycle #revenuecyclemanagement #priorauthorization #medicalbilling #medicalcoding #healthcare #healthcaretechnology #accountsreceivables #denialmanagement #consulting #management #implementationpartner Becker's Healthcare

Here's another in the "no surprise here" series on hospitals: "CMS updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on July 31, assigning one star to 276 hospitals. Every year, CMS assigns star ratings to U.S. hospitals based on 46 hospital quality measures divided into five categories: mortality, safety, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care. Data reporting periods range from July 2019 to March 2023, depending on the measure. This year, 29 more hospitals received a one-star than last year." Looking at the reporting period for data collection, we know or perceive that a lot has changed in hospitals since 2019. I would guess more hospitals are functioning at a one-star rate today. Today, I cross two states' lines to receive my care in Boston at a 5-star hospital where I have received primary care and more for 31 years. In 31 years, I have only had two primary care physicians; stability and access I do not take for granted. While the bar is set very high for me, it saddens me how low it is for others, with many without access to care. Settling in medicine is not something I am willing to do, but I know others have no choice. What are your thoughts? 🌟 #patientsafety #hospitalquality #cmsstarratings #transparency #accountability #healthcareonlinkedin #exitstrategies #patientaccess https://lnkd.in/dyhRHuw2

Safegard Systems are delighted to be involved in this project, working closely with Jones Engineering mechanical & electrical teams to supply and commission a full V5 system. The system has been designed with the user in mind, providing an advanced tool that simplifies installation and commissioning of dampers and peripheral devices. The Safegard V5 system is designed to protect life and property from damage caused by smoke and fire, by providing the means to: - Compartmentalise fire zones. - Reduce the spread of smoke and fire. - Keep escape routes and fire-fighting access open. - Allow complex strategies (cause and effect). Further information on the V5 System can be found at - https://lnkd.in/eWEb3dKV #Safegard #SafegardV5 #EISDampers #Safegardsystems #Construction #FireSafety #FireConsultant #Consultant #BuildingConsultant #Engineer #BuildingEngineer #FireDamper #FireSmokeDamper

Read about Cleveland Clinic's journey to implement acute hospital care delivered at home for their patients and what drove their decision to partner with Medically Home. Here are some of the highlights: "As part of this journey to open the virtual hospital, we determined a partnership would better facilitate and accelerate the shift in care from the hospital to the home, while delivering on the organizational objectives we set around patient quality and safety, provider satisfaction, and organizational sustainability. The ecosystem required for hospital-at-home is sizable and health systems will have to balance the desire to internally develop a comprehensive virtual hospital program against the size of the investment and know-how required to develop this model of care for patients at scale. Developing this ecosystem requires a myriad of services with reliable redundancies to deliver safe and efficient care across broad geographic and demographic areas. These services, routinely accessible within the hospital, are not available on-demand within each community. Developing this clinical ecosystem outside of the hospital therefore requires a rethink around developing highly reliable decentralized core clinical services including advanced nutritional services, wound care teams, occupational and physical therapy, mobile diagnostic and imaging teams, speech therapy, social services, and case management to name a few." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grMUpc7z #hospitalathome #decentralizedcare

The recent closure of hospitals in Wisconsin highlights a critical aspect of healthcare disruption: patient access. While innovation can improve efficiency, a sudden surge in demand, as Marshfield Medical Center is experiencing, can overwhelm even the most prepared systems. As business leaders, we must prioritize patient well-being alongside cost-reduction and scalability. This means building disruption strategies that consider transitional care and ensure continued access, especially in underserved communities. Although the pandemic has subsided, we aren't off the hook when it comes to planning for these disruptions and black swan events. "Eau Claire, Wis.-based Marshfield Medical Center has seen a 47% increase in emergency department patients and a 160% increase in births and deliveries in the last month after two local hospitals shut down" #accesstocare #innovation #businesstransformation

The old way: years old survey data used to score and rank quality of care. The new way: healthcare-specific AI that combines and processes over 30 million reviews and patient feedback from 8.5 million + unique online sources, for instant, transparent insights into what patients actually think. PEP Health is building a new standard in patient experience while bringing more transparency to hospital and healthcare rankings across the US.

Recent data highlighted in this Becker's Hospital Review article reveals the closure of 36 rural hospitals since 2020 due to the financial and access challenges confronting rural healthcare facilities. The OnMed Care Station stands out as a solution. By offering comprehensive services, including consultations and diagnostic equipment, our Care Station can help lift barriers and financial strains on rural communities. The goal is to provide these areas with sustainable healthcare options, ensuring that quality care remains accessible and affordable despite hospital closures. Check out the article below and visit our website to learn more about how our solution can help rural communities. #OnMed #OnMedCareStation #Innovation #HealthEquity #RuralHealthCare