Since the first of January, ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) that provide care to Medicare patients have been operating under new payment rules the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized last November.
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The Assessment of Noncognitive Competencies
In my column this month, I would like to speak about the assessment of noncognitive competencies which have been the topic of some recent discussion in the certification industry.
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Preparing for Unexpected Emergency in the OR
The Joint Commission standards require that health care organizations obtain a surgery patient’s medical history and have them undergo a physical examination, as stated in Provision of Care chapter of The Joint Commission’s “Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Ambulatory Care.” J
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Instrument Tray Optimization: Improve Quality & Bottom Line
Tray optimization streamlines instruments more effectively to reduce the number of instruments opened and used with each surgical procedure, which subsequently helps eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming processing of duplicate and unused devices.
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AI is Coming to Your Hospital. Will Clinicians Trust it?
There is “tremendous enthusiasm” about disruptive innovation – as long as it is clinically validated. When it comes to AI in health care, transparency in how these tools are designed and validated will be essential to establishing that trust.
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ACHC Perspectives: Due Diligence Leads to Better Decisions
There are AOs that serve limited niches. Others offer more comprehensive programs and services. Getting the greatest possible value from this unique relationship depends on your effort to discern the right fit for your needs.
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