Concierge Medicine Takes a New Approach to Precision Healthcare
Concierge medicine encompasses a variety of terms, like boutique medicine, retainer-based medicine, platinum practice, and direct primary care. Generally, the organization contracts with a consumer or group, such as a company or health plan, for a fee to provide healthcare services.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2023
PSQH reached out to professionals throughout healthcare to get their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2023. Here’s what they had to say.
Flu Patients at Risk of Developing Sepsis
Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection, and it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention. CDC annual statistics on sepsis are eye-popping: about 1.7 million American adults develop sepsis, at least 350,000 American adults with sepsis die during their hospitalization or are discharged to hospice, and 1 of 3 people who die in a hospital had sepsis during their hospitalization.
HHS Again Tackles a Proposed New Rule Against ‘Conscience and Religious Discrimination’
The proposal, which would be entitled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes,” is designed to “to restore the longstanding process for the handling of conscience complaints and provide additional safeguards to protect against conscience and religious discrimination,” according to an HHS statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 69 – Lessons Learned From Infectious Disease Outbreaks
On episode 69 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Art Papier, CEO of VisualDx, talks about lessons learned for dealing with infectious disease outbreaks.
AAAHC Analysis Finds Increased Citations For Infection Prevention, Safety
The report analyzes accredited organization compliance ratings based on onsite surveys conducted from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Organizations surveyed include ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), Medicare Deemed Status ASCs, office-based surgery practices, and primary care settings.
Emergency Department Length of Stay for Children with Mental Health Conditions Spikes
The new study, which was published by the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, is based on data collected from January 2020 to December 2021 at 107 emergency departments in 29 states.
The Exec: What It Takes to Be an Effective Physician Leader
Jeffrey Ciaramita, MD, is senior vice president and chief physician executive at Mercy. A practicing cardiologist, he previously served in leadership roles at Mercy Clinic, a large medical group affiliated with Mercy. Ciaramita recently talked with HealthLeaders about a range of issues, including physician leadership, workforce shortages, and patient safety. The following transcript of that conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Most Telehealth Visits Do Not Require In-Person Follow-Up Visits Within 90 Days
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth visits have increased dramatically. The millions of telehealth visits that have been conducted since the beginning of the pandemic are an opportunity for researchers to assess the utilization of telemedicine.
CIHQ Earns CMS Approval as an AO For Next 5 Years
As part of the approval process, CIHQ has made several changes and will likely make more as required by CMS. The changes largely involve standards and procedures related to fire safety and facilities management standards and surveys.