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How palliative care could help break the SNF-to-hospital cycle
02/21/24 at 03:00 AMHow palliative care could help break the SNF-to-hospital cycle Hospice News, by Molly Bookner; 2/20/24A dearth of coordination or integration between rehab teams and palliative care teams routinely forces some patients into a cycle between the hospital and the nursing home in their last year of life. ... Nursing homes are incentivized to hospitalize residents eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid because those patients can later return to the nursing home with a higher-paying Medicare benefit before transitioning back to long-term care with lower Medicaid day rates.
Ascension posts $708M quarterly turnaround
02/21/24 at 03:00 AMAscension posts $708M quarterly turnaroundBecker's Hospital CFO Report, by Alan Condon; 2/19/24Ascension reported a net income of $359.5 million in the fiscal second quarter ending Dec. 31, which is a $708 million improvement on the $238.1 million net loss it reported during the same quarter in 2022. "We remain focused on improving hospital operations, ensuring sustainability for the future and making purposeful decisions that improve the health of individuals and the communities we are privileged to serve,"CFO Liz Foshage said. "Our Q2 quarterly results are a demonstration of this commitment and a signal that we continue to move in the right direction."
Rural hospital alliance aims to increase access via telehealth
02/20/24 at 03:00 AMRural hospital alliance aims to increase access via telehealthModern Healthcare, by Alex Kacik; 2/14/24Rural hospitals are teaming up to provide specialty care to patients via a new telehealth program. Editor's Note: Full access to the article requires a subscription.
9 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
02/16/24 at 03:00 AM7 recent hospital, health system CEO moves - updated Feb. 14Becker's Hospital Review, by Alexis Kayser; 2/14/24[Click on the title above for] ... hospital and health system CEO moves recently reported by Becker's.
418 rural hospitals at risk of closure, breakdown by state
02/16/24 at 03:00 AM418 rural hospitals at risk of closure, breakdown by state
Mayo steps up to plug care gaps as HSHS exits Wisconsin
02/16/24 at 03:00 AMMayo steps up to plug care gaps as HSHS exits WisconsinBecker's Hospital CFO Report, by Alan Condon; 2/12/24Mayo Clinic is striving to help close a significant gap in patient care in Western Wisconsin, where two hospitals and almost 20 clinics are expected to close in the coming months. The move comes as Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System, currently a 15-hospital system, announced plans to abruptly exit the Wisconsin market.
10 of the largest US healthcare companies by revenue - 2024
02/15/24 at 03:00 AM10 of the largest US healthcare companies by revenue - 2024Becker's Hospital Review, by Laura Dyrda; 2/9/24Below is a list ranking 10 of the largest healthcare copmanies, including health plans and systems, by revenue over the most recent four quarters.
Kansas hospital to transition to rural emergency hospital
02/15/24 at 03:00 AMKansas hospital to transition to rural emergency hospital Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Maeline Ashley; 2/12/24La Crosse, KS-based Rush County Memorial Hospital has decided to transition to a rural emergency hospital due to ongoing rural healthcare challenges like reimbursement changes, cost increases, governmental change, and a local population decrease.
Minnesota nurses union proposes cap on hospital CEO pay
02/13/24 at 03:00 AMMinnesota nurses union proposes cap on hospital CEO payBecker's Hospital Review, by Kelly Gooch; 2/7/24The Minnesota Nurses Association has introduced a "Healing Greed Agenda" outlining its priorities for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session, including a limit on CEO pay at nonprofit hospitals. The union, which represents 22,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa, did not indicate a specific amount in its agenda.
8 C-suite roles to watch
02/13/24 at 03:00 AM8 C-suite roles to watchBecker's Hospital Review, by Alexis Kayser, 2/8/24In the past year, more than 40 health systems have taken a closer look at their leadership teams — adding, subtracting, redesigning and combining roles to position their C-suites for the future. [Click on the title's link for] eight evolving executive positions Becker's is tracking.
Atlanta’s health care system is strained by major hospital’s closing, doctors and patients say
02/12/24 at 03:35 AMAtlanta’s health care system is strained by major hospital’s closing, doctors and patients sayNBC News, by Bracey Harris and J.J. McCorvey; 2/7/24At Emory University Hospital Midtown in downtown Atlanta, two mobile pods have been stationed outside the emergency room. Doctors have been called in during extra busy “surge” times, and an administrator described patients on stretchers lining the halls. ... Nearby, Grady Memorial Hospital is so packed that ambulance traffic is sometimes routed to facilities miles away. ... These are the aftershocks from the closing in 2022 of Atlanta Medical Center in a city that already struggled to meet demand for services and provide accessible care.
4 recent advancements in Alzheimer's disease care
02/12/24 at 03:10 AM4 recent advancements in Alzheimer's disease careBecker's Hospital Review, by Ashleigh Hollowell; 2/6/24Alzheimer's disease research in the last year has expanded, promising clinicians in the field and patients experiencing the condition more accurate detection tests, new treatment possibilities and research to fuel further advancements in care. ... For four of the most recent updates in care and detention, [click on the title's link, above].
Big Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit opens at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, increases access to quality end-of-life care
02/12/24 at 03:10 AMBig Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit opens at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, increases access to quality end-of-life careBusiness Wire; 2/8/24Big Bend Hospice, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), proudly announces the opening of the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care (FCCCC), a new inpatient hospice unit on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Medicare threatens to pull funding from HCA’s embattled Mission Hospital
02/09/24 at 04:00 AMMedicare threatens to pull funding from HCA’s embattled Mission HospitalSTAT, by Tara Bannow; 2/6/24Five years after investor-owned HCA Healthcare took over an esteemed nonprofit hospital in North Carolina, Medicare is threatening to cut off payment for any services it provides seniors. The rare and dramatic move follows a Medicare revelation that patient safety is in “immediate jeopardy” at Mission Hospital in Asheville. That designation is the most severe the agency can hand out. HCA has just a few weeks to fix the problems or lose its Medicare funding.
CMS notifies HCA Mission Hospital of immediate jeopardy status
02/09/24 at 03:00 AMCMS notifies HCA Mission Hospital of immediate jeopardy statusBecker's Clinical Leadership, by Erica Carbajal; 2/6/24CMS has sent a letter to HCA's Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., to notify leadership that the hospital is in immediate jeopardy and must take action to avert the loss of federal funding...
How Steward Health’s relationship with private equity soured
02/09/24 at 03:00 AMHow Steward Health’s relationship with private equity souredModern Healthcare, by Alex Kacik; 2/5/24The financial decline of Steward Health Care may serve as a cautionary tale for health systems and other providers considering private equity investment.
Joint Commission CEO talks about new sustainability program for hospitals
02/08/24 at 04:02 AMJoint Commission CEO talks about new sustainability program for hospitalsChief Healthcare Executive, by Ron Southwick; 2/5/24[The Joint Commission,] which accredits thousands of healthcare organizations on a variety of health and safety issues, has just launched a voluntary certification program on sustainability. [Dr. Jonathan] Perlin, [president and CEO], says he has heard from clinicians who pushed for a program to help hospitals do better on environmental issues. ... Undoubtedly, hospitals and health systems must improve their sustainability efforts. Each day, a hospital produces a ton of waste per every 100 beds, Perlin says.
CVS Health, academic medical center form ACO
02/08/24 at 03:00 AMCVS Health, academic medical center form ACOModern Healthcare, by Lauren Berryman; 1/25/24CVS Health and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are partnering on an accountable care organization, they announced Thursday.
Joint inpatient palliative care approaches may reduce length of stay in intensive care units
02/08/24 at 03:00 AMJoint inpatient palliative care approaches may reduce length of stay in intensive care unitsPhysician's Weekly; 2/7/24Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) would benefit from having an Inpatient Palliative Care (IPC) team to help them through this difficult chapter in their lives. An IPC team usually help patients manage their symptoms and pain along with providing support to them and their families and assisting with communication to ensure realistic expectations.
FTC sues to block proposed CHS-Novant hospital sale
02/08/24 at 03:00 AMFTC sues to block proposed CHS-Novant hospital saleModern Healthcare, by Alex Kacik; 1/25/24The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Novant Health’s planned $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Community Health Systems, alleging the deal could increase costs and reduce care quality. In February, CHS and Novant signed a definitive acquisition agreement involving Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville and Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, which is transitioning from an acute-care hospital to an inpatient behavioral health facility.
Rural hospitals caught in aging-facility dilemma
02/07/24 at 04:03 AMRural hospitals caught in aging-facility dilemma Lexington Herald Leader, by Markian Hawryluk; 2/6/24... Rural hospital closures dropped during the pandemic, from a record-high 18 in 2020 to eight in 2021 and 2022 combined, according to the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, as emergency relief funds kept them open. But that life support has ended.
Patient-centered focus is key to reducing hospitalizations, value-based success, experts say
02/07/24 at 04:00 AMPatient-centered focus is key to reducing hospitalizations, value-based success, experts sayMcKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 2/6/24To keep hospitalization rates low — and thereby produce better results within the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model — providers need a good understanding of patients’ goals to tailor care to meet their unique wants and needs. ... Keeping these goals at the forefront of care can reduce their chances of being hospitalized, according to Cindy Campbell, senior director of advisory services at healthcare technology firm WellSky. But defining patients’ goals is not just a recommendation, she noted: It’s mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The first 8 hospitals to attain Joint Commission's equity certification
02/07/24 at 04:00 AMThe first 8 hospitals to attain Joint Commission's equity certificationBecker's Clinical Leadership, by Ashleigh Hollowell; 2/2/24Eight hospitals have achieved The Joint Commission's new health equity certification, which the accrediting organization rolled out in July. Key components of the certification require hospitals to make "health care equity a strategic priority and are collaborating with patients, families, caregivers and external organizations to identify and address needs that help translate equitable health care into better health outcomes," Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO of The Joint Commission Enterprise, said in a June 27 news release just days before the program launched.
Emergency department management of common end-of-life and palliative care symptoms: Three cases
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMEmergency department management of common end-of-life and palliative care symptoms: Three casesCureus, by Alice Chang, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna; 2/4/24... Patients with serious illness, even hospice patients, present to the ED in increasing numbers for symptom management. It has become essential for emergency physicians to care for patients who are not seeking life-sustaining measures but instead need quality-of-life interventions. The development of a clear, concise review of the most common acute symptoms can provide a framework for EM physicians to adequately address the needs of patients at the EOL.
Where do we end our lives?
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMWhere do we end our lives? American Council on Science and Health, by Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA; 2/5/24The concept of an elephant's graveyard, where old elephantes supposedly go to die, is more of a myth than a scientifically supported phenomenon. Humans do not have a specific location where we gather to die, but a study looks into the matter nevertheless.