Care New England was printing more than 47,000 reports per year at an average of 40 pages or 1,915,861 pieces of paper per year. These reports required distribution, storage and access to the printed reports upon demand. Access to the reports usually meant a delay because they were stored at another facility. Reports had to be located, picked up and delivered by a courier service. On top of those expenses were the costs involved in shredding and archiving.
A "medical home” concept has been generating a lot of attention because of its positive impact on healthcare finances and patient outcomes.
This paper discusses the impetus for this patient-centered approach, reviews conceptual and existing models, and examines the financial implications to hospitals and primary care physicians.
During a recent expansion, PinnacleHealth looked to replace its imaging systems with a single-source vendor to increase diagnostic confidence and streamline workflow. PinnacleHealth selected Toshiba America Medical Systems.
The vital sign (VS) capture and documentation process is the focus of this study because the most precise vital sign assessment will not lead to an accurate response if it is not calculated and documented correctly. Lockwood, Conroy-Hiller, & Page (2004) also noted the need to research “the role of new technology in patient monitoring.”
Amcom Software works with hospitals worldwide to streamline mission-critical communications that keep patients safe. Every day, Amcom Software enables hospitals to create intelligent information flow between technology and clinicians. This means staff members receive critical updates immediately on mobile devices and can respond quickly to critical patient situations. The result is better patient care, safety, and satisfaction. More information about AmCom can be found at www.amcomsoft.com
Do Chiropractic Physician Services for Treatment of Low Back and Neck Pain Improve the Value of Health Benefit Plans? An Evidence-Based Assessment of Incremental Impact on Population Health and Total Health Care Spending.
Gaston Memorial Hospital partnered with Emergency Medicine Physicians, in August of 2005 in an effort to redefine the way Emergency Care was provided to the community.
Dr. Karen L. Smith, MD, PA is a solo family doctor located in North Carolina. Dr. Smith has offered her patients the convenience of “virtual office visits” since 2005 through Medfusion’s secure patient-provider communication. This innovative solution enables Dr. Smith to maintain continuous care of her patients – improving patient satisfaction and driving revenue for her practice.
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For north central Ohio's largest healthcare system, a healthcare integration project shortened length of stay and boosted ROI. MedCentral Health System, a US nonprofit organization comprised of two general, acute-care hospitals in central Ohio, was seeking to improve productivity and patient care, while reducing costs throughout its system. Read this white paper so see how Siemens Medical was able to help MedCentral Health System.
