Novel program helps vulnerable patients avoid the emergency department and risk of hospital readmission.
EMR-Based Scheduling at Discharge Boosts Outpatient Cardiology Follow-Up Rates
Instituting electronic medical record-based appointment orders can significantly increase outpatient cardiology follow-up visits after hospital discharge, but it doesn’t necessarily lower 30-day readmissions.
Group Classes for Heart Failure Patients: Do They Reduce Hospital Readmissions?
The data is showing some positive results, and the nursing team continues to examine if group education for heart failure patients might improve outcomes. There are many factors.
Integrated Disease Management Programs Improve Short-Term Outcomes for COPD Patients
A post-discharge disease management program for patients with COPD positively impacts 90-day readmission rates.
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Post-MI Readmission Risk and Causes Vary By Time, Analysis Shows
Four in 10 readmissions after myocardial infarction in a new study occurred within the first 15 days, and most stemmed from cardiovascular causes. The authors explore implications for practice.
Saving a Bundle in a Bundled Payment Environment
Study shows that following a bundled payment system for TJA increased quality, decreased costs and improved patient experience. Are results replicable at other regional hospitals and large health systems?
Preventing Hospital Readmissions in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Leslie J. Heinberg, PhD, MA, of Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, discusses findings of her study, presented at Obesity Week 2016, which identified psychological issues that may lead to readmission.
Children with Medical Complexity: One Health System’s Response to a Major Clinical Challenge
Children with medical complexity represent less than 1 percent of U.S. kids but up to 33 percent of pediatric healthcare spending. Here’s a new clinic aimed at meeting their needs more effectively and efficiently.
Process-Based Strategy Yields Sustained Reductions in Surgical Site Infections
Reducing surgical site infections is a top priority for Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Spine Health, which has formed a multidisciplinary team to monitor quality metrics and promote improvement.
The Best of ACC 2014
Certain topics presented at ACC 2014 are likely to have greater impact on patient care than others. Steven Nissen, MD, chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, shares his top five choices.