How to Run a Successful Acute Rehab Program —Strategies to Improve Quality and Outcomes

In many healthcare organizations, the lab is often viewed as the black box orders come in, results come out. Reasons may vary from leadership not understanding the complexities of the lab, not understanding the breadth of accessibility or impact of the lab in other areas of the organization or simply because the percent revenue made from the lab or spend is not impactful. More broadly, laboratory leadership does not connect the critical activities of the lab to the strategic imperatives of the organization as a whole.

Now more than ever, a larger share of your bill rests on your patients’ shoulders. And when they don’t pay, your bottom line suffers. How do you start collecting more of the money you’re owed while preserving your patient relationships? Join us for a discussion of patient pay tactics that work. Learn how top performers on the athenahealth network are successfully collecting on outstanding patient balances, and how to boost your overall financial performance.

In a recent HIMSS study, only three out of 10 hospitals noted they were highly effective at democratizing data. This isn’t surprising considering 54% of providers still struggle to access and integrate multiple data sources. But healthcare isn’t immune to disruptors. In this webinar, Michigan Health & Hospital Association will share the fundamentals behind its self-service analytics strategy to unlock a black box of data around hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) and readmissions. Jim Lee, VP Data Policy & Analytics, will share how his team analyzes complex data sets to meet HIINs grant requirements for an unparalleled data project in partnership with three state hospital associations. The goal Reduce HACs by 20 percent and readmissions by 12 percent.

As healthcare contends with emerging security threats and new workflow regulations, multifactor authentication (MFA) is as important as ever. But there are unique challenges that must be considered when selecting a solution — the workflow must be efficient and transparent for users to avoid disruption to productivity. And, there are specific clinical workflows that require MFA that must be considered as part of a broader strategy. In October, a new federal law was passed that mandates electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) though Medicare Part D.