Patients are 45 percent more likely to die in NHS hospitals than in the U.S., according to previously unpublished data collected by Professor Sir Brian Jarman, Telegraph reports.
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Study Finds Digital Hospital Displays Enhanced Patient Engagement
Three out of four patients and caregivers who viewed hospital messaging on digital hospital displays in eight hospitals in the U.S. found the content enhanced patient engagement
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Rhode Island Patient Centered Medical Home Pilot Reduces ED Visits
A Rhode Island patient centered medical home pilot program showed significant reduction in emergency dept. visits and inpatient admissions after 2 years, according to an article published online in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Thoughts on ICD-10: Keep Calm and Carry On
Is October 1, 2014, too soon? An impossible deadline dictated by unwise policymakers? Hardly.
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Emdeon Launches First Ever Testing Exchange Solution for ICD-10 Claims
Revenue and payment cycle provider, Emdeon Inc. has announced the launch of the first industry wide testing exchange for ICD-10 allowing providers and channel partners to submit test ICD-10 claims.
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Infographic: 4 Pillars of Transitional Care to Lower Readmission Costs
Vree Health infographic illustrates a comprehensive approach to transitional care that's built on four solid pillars of success to reduce readmissions.
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4 Steps to Achieving Patient Centered Medical Home Transformation
i2i Systems white paper outlines a four step roadmap to patient centered medical home success (PCMH), sustainability and value based care for health organizations.
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Taking A Patient-Centered Approach to Building Healthcare Data
Dr. Robert Rawley outlines the importance of moving from an organization-centric to a patient-centered approach to building healthcare data as the next stage in the evolution of healthcare.
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Cost Effectiveness of Health Information Exchanges
Does the most cost effective method of establishing health information exchanges consist of a nationwide network of big-iron servers and Federal protocols?
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Analytics: The Building Blocks of Healthcare Exchanges Infographic
Healthcare Exchanges have brought a new level of complexity to the payer and employer benefits landscape. Just how do plans retain employers and attract individuals while managing the risk pool?
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