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The Health Disparities Cancer Collaborative implemented six components of the chronic care model to increase cancer screening and follow-up among underserved populations from 2003鈥05.
Patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure are more likely to require hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge. Intensive efforts are underway to reduce readmissions in these patients, spurred by federal policies that penalize hospitals with excess鈥
A recent study of 39 children's hospitals revealed 16 organizations have antimicrobial stewardship programs in place and another 15 hospitals are planning programs. The preliminary findings suggest a diversity of approaches. Standardization of programs is needed to realize key components for better鈥
PLF hosted a session on achieving team-based health care delivery. David Nash, MD, founding dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health and professor of health policy at Thomas Jefferson University, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Nash spoke about the need for hospitals to do a better job鈥
Objective: Rates of venous thromboembolism as high as 58 percent have been reported after trauma, but there is no widely accepted screening protocol. If Medicare adds venous thromboembolism to the list of 'preventable complications,' they will no longer reimburse for treatment, which could have鈥
鈥淓nd of life care,鈥 鈥渟erious illness鈥 or 鈥渁dvanced illness鈥 are some of the terms used to categorize the set of services for patients and families during the course of illness. The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (CTAC) defines advanced Illness as 鈥溾
Between March and June 2012, Jackson Healthcare conducted a series of online physician surveys that included all medical specialities. This is the first of a multi-year survey to track physicians' work patterns and plans in the era of health reform. The survey consisted of six areas of focus:鈥
Studies suggest that the presence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) adds a layer of complexity to disease management; recently the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established a strategic framework for improving the health of this population.