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54 metrics related to patient outcome, value of care, health equity were assessed. 2,700 acute care hospitals and 800 critical access hospitals were evaluated. Lown Institute https://lnkd.in/eAnbUKHi #hospital #healthcare

🏥 Redefining healthcare delivery: Hospital@Home at Capio S:t Görans Hospital. Since October 2022, Capio S:t Görans Hospital has pioneered acute inpatient care at home through their innovative Hospital@Home program. What began as a pilot project has now evolved into a full-scale, 24/7 operation, redefining healthcare delivery in Sweden.   🔍 Addressing Healthcare Challenges: Traditional healthcare systems face significant challenges with an aging population and a shortage of hospital beds. By providing acute care to stable patients in the comfort of their homes, we free up hospital beds for those in critical need, enhancing overall capacity and efficiency.   💡 Empowering Patients: The Hospital@Home program places patients at the center of care, offering immediate digital access to our dedicated staff through our 24/7 monitoring center. Patients receive daily physical home visits and experience faster response times than in traditional hospital settings, ensuring high-quality care tailored to their needs.   🌟 Patient Satisfaction: The feedback from over 300 patients treated through Hospital@Home at Capio S:t Görans Hospital speaks volumes – a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 88 reflects their high satisfaction. International research also supports our findings, showing fewer infections, falls, and readmissions among home care patients.   👩⚕️ Supporting Our Teams: Hospital@Home not only benefits patients but also empowers our healthcare professionals. Through flexible staff rotation, paramedics and clinic doctors collaborate seamlessly to deliver acute care at home. The high satisfaction reported by our staff underscores the value of this innovative approach.   🌍 Creating Sustainable Impact: Studies indicate that up to 20% of hospital patients could be treated at home, offering a sustainable solution to capacity challenges without the need for additional infrastructure. Moreover, our ongoing efficiency evaluations reveal untapped potential in our monitoring center's capacity, further optimizing resource utilization. 🌟 Hospital@Home at Capio S:t Görans Hospital is one out of six finalists in Ramsay Santé Innovation Awards 2024. They compete in the category "Greatest Impact for Our Patients and Customers." #HospitalAtHome #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #JoinOurTeam #CapioStGoransHospital #RevolutionizingHealthcare #RamsaySanteInnovationAwards Capio Sverige Ramsay Santé

Providing care close to home has been a driving force in healthcare and a new licensure designation seems to provide promise for those organizations dedicated to this mission. The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation (REH) took effect in January 2023. Medovation Health has a core commitment to ensuring good healthcare is accessible to all, with a focus in rural settings. Managing Bullock County Hospital in rural Alabama provided Medovation Health’s principal, Bob Bernstein, with the opportunity to learn more about how this new designation could better serve the community and improve overall access to care. The process hasn’t been easy, and his organization has faced a variety of challenges, but Medovation Health is still confident this is a move in the right direction and one that supports its mission of strengthening rural healthcare. We are proud to have Bullock County Hospital be the first rural hospital to Alabama to receive this designation. He recently shared,  “When care is delivered closer to home, treatable conditions are identified earlier, and with telemedicine and mobile diagnostics, patient compliance soars. It’s a win for everyone.”   Read more 👇 If you are interested in learning more about how to take advantage of the REH designation or making other financial improvements within your organization, visit www.medovationhealth.com.  Medovation Health offers innovative solutions to grow and diversify your business, expand your patient offerings, all while building a more stable bottom line for your organization.   Bob Bernstein Wendell Gibson #MedovationHealth #RuralHealthcare #REH #ExpandingPatientAccess #FinancialStrength 

🚨 Crisis in U.S. Healthcare: Surge in Hospital Closures Threatens Patient Care and Exposes Financial Struggles 🚨 This article discusses the increasing closure of U.S. hospitals, examining its impact on patient care and the financial factors behind it. Currently, 453 hospitals are vulnerable, with 216 at high risk due to financial constraints. Smaller markets and hospitals are disproportionately affected. Closures lead to longer emergency response times, resulting in worse outcomes, and systemic effects like a shift from emergency rooms to doctor's offices. The complex healthcare billing and management system leaves hospitals with a high risk for payment. Medicare reimbursements, consistently lower than service costs, contribute significantly to closures. Private equity takeovers promise efficiency but often lead to increased prices without improved care. The article highlights the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system compared to single-payor systems in other countries, concluding with the dilemma of finding effective solutions in both government and private sectors. https://lnkd.in/grvTWTAp #sandiola #inpatientacuitycaptureexperts #becauseeverypatientanddollarmatters #ruralhospitals #clinicaldocumentationintegrity #CDI #bestpractices #hospitals #drgoptimization #healthcare #RROI #ROI #ruralhealthcare #technology #teamwork #healthcareprofessionals #acdis #healthcareproviders #healthcarechallenges #healthcareaccess #hospital #medicare #medicaid #telehealth #medicare #medicareadvantage

The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for both providers and patients. The closure of six hospitals in just one month raises critical questions about access to care and the sustainability of healthcare facilities. This article sheds light on the challenges facing the industry and underscores the need for innovative solutions to ensure that all communities have access to quality healthcare services. #HealthcareAccess #HospitalClosures #Healthcare https://lnkd.in/e3fS5dqu

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 Have you seen this new report from Autumna Their new research has revealed the extent of a failing discharge system due to poor relationships caused by poor communication The survey of more than 500 care homes and home care agencies found that: 🏥 93% of care providers would like to see government reform of the hospital discharge process 🩺 85% of care providers who have a positive relationship with their local hospital discharge teams still want the process reformed 😷 24% of respondents say it takes more than a week on average for patients declared fit to leave hospital to be discharged into their care 👨⚕️ 7%  of respondents say it takes three weeks or more on average for patients declared fit to leave hospital to be discharged into their care Delayed hospital discharge costs the NHS around £4.8 million a day. It also results in worse health outcomes for elderly patients, other patients not being able to access hospital services and increased pressure on local authorities, as elderly patients who are stuck in hospital end up with greater care needs. Debbie Harris💚, Founder and Managing Director of Autumna states '“Our findings are a wake-up call to Kier Starmer and Wes Streeting that the system is broken and urgently needs reforming. The pressures are only going to get worse as our population gets older, so we need to fix the system now, before it completely breaks down,” Prof Martin Green of Care England says “Autumna’s Hospital Discharge Report clearly outlines a system that is failing and will only get worse unless remedial action is taken,” How do you find hospital discharges in your area?

Patients in the UK are opting for private healthcare in record numbers as the NHS is blighted by long wait times and strike action. The number of private hospital admissions between January and September 2023 increased 7pc compared to 2022, rising to 664,000, data show. Analysts are predicting the number of people opting to pay for their own healthcare will rise to record levels this year, as the health service falters. #medicolegal #healthcare #mlsm

Medibank is calling for a significant expansion of hospital care in the home across Australia to alleviate pressure on the healthcare system. A new KPMG Australia report commissioned by Medibank reveals the incredible potential of hospital care in the home, highlighting: Cost savings: Up to $1 billion in healthcare costs and $6.4 billion in capital expenditure by 2030 Improved access: Around 350,000 patients could receive hospital-level care in their home in 2030 Enhanced care: Hospital care in the home offers quality care comparable to traditional hospitals, with lower risks of hospital-acquired complications and high patient satisfaction Hospital care in the home replicates the level of care provided in traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ hospitals, providing acute care to patients in the comfort of their own homes using a combination of technological interventions and direct face-to-face care by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Medibank CEO David Koczkar welcomed the report, which responds to calls from patients for more ‘in-home’ care. “Australia is currently over-reliant on traditional inpatient care settings at the expense of access and choice for patients. There is a health transition underway and we are trailing behind many other countries when it comes to the uptake of more fit-for-purpose and economically sustainable models of care,” Mr Koczkar said. “Bricks and mortar hospitals will always play an important role in the health system, but expensive acute hospitals should not be the only option. We know patients want the option to be treated in the comfort of their own home and it frees up precious beds for those that really need it. Care decisions between a patient and their doctor should be driven by choice, rather than the lack of it.” Read the News Room article here: https://lnkd.in/gxHZ28aE

🌟 Enhancing NHS Performance: The Meridian Productivity Commitment In the wake of the NHS's 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance, it's clear that patient-facing priorities remain at the forefront amidst longstanding challenges in meeting key targets across the UK. Despite efforts to improve ambulance response, A&E waiting times, and reduce elective and cancer backlogs, BBC News research reveals a consistent shortfall in achieving these key NHS targets for over seven years. https://bbc.in/420HkVp 🔍 The Challenge at Hand The NHS is striving to address critical areas including A&E, cancer treatment, and planned care waiting times. With Sir Keir Starmer's recent pledge to improve children's hospital treatment waiting times, the spotlight is firmly on the NHS's operational goals and the ongoing struggle to meet patient care standards across the country. 💡 Meridian Productivity's Role in NHS Transformation At Meridian Productivity Ltd, we recognise these challenges and are dedicated to supporting NHS Trusts in their mission. Our focus is not just on identifying issues but on delivering real solutions: • Tailored Capacity and Demand Reviews: Understanding the unique challenges each Trust faces, we offer bespoke reviews to align capacity with patient demand. • Strategic Improvement Plans: Collaborating closely with healthcare leaders, we develop and implement strategies that target specific areas of concern. • Result-Driven Approach: Our commitment to operational excellence is about ensuring that every Trust we work with sees tangible improvements in performance, actual financial deliverables and patient care. 🤝 A Call to Action for NHS Leadership We urge CEOs, COOs, and FDs within the NHS to join us in this crucial endeavour. The current landscape demands more than just recognition of the issues – it calls for decisive action and strategic collaboration. By partnering with Meridian Productivity Ltd, Trusts can expect a comprehensive approach to tackling these challenges head-on to improve patient care delivery through increases in productivity 📈 Commitment to Excellence Our expertise and 27 year track record in enhancing healthcare productivity speaks for itself. We believe in not just meeting targets but setting new standards in healthcare efficiency and patient care. Let's work together to bridge the gap between operational goals and the realities of patient care in the NHS. ✨ Transforming NHS Outcomes Together Join us in forging a path to a more efficient, effective, and patient-centred NHS. With Meridian Productivity Ltd, elevate your Trust to meet and surpass the demands of today's healthcare landscape. #NHSImprovement #HealthcareLeadership #OperationalExcellence #PatientCare #MeridianProductivity #NHS #BBC

The Health Foundation note, “with the elective care waiting list standing at 7.6 million, the challenge ahead is huge... The situation facing the NHS is arguably worse than at any other time in its history”. Might a think tank have some ideas for solving the problem? Indeed they do. Bottlenecks in hospital capacity need to be unblocked with support for “operational management, analytical capability and cross-system working needed to treat people more quickly”. And the NHS should increase productivity by investing “in the new technology and digital infrastructure needed across the NHS”. We at Insource Ltd find it hard to disagree - after all, this is our day job. In our experience, hospitals already know what to do. Most are already doing it. But they experience constant, exhausting friction because their data and processes are not joined up. By tackling that, we make it easier to manage care proactively instead of constantly firefighting problems. Whichever party wins today’s general election, they have ambitious plans to restore the ’18 week’ and A&E targets by 2029 but without significant extra resources. So get in touch. Together we can lay out your roadmap for step-by-step improvements in processes and data, to unblock productivity without breaking the bank. https://lnkd.in/ejP99zNN Nadine Carey-Whitehead Graham Bennett Rob Davenport Tim Eltze Karen Hyde Greg Stevens Paige Elizabeth Hyde Adrian Owen Rachel Lane Donna Smith https://lnkd.in/eSpPW-Mz