Becker's Hospital Review

Black Medicare patients disproportionately admitted to lower-quality hospitals: Johns Hopkins study

Black Medicare patients disproportionately face admission to lower-quality hospitals despite nearby high-quality options, Johns Hopkins study finds.
The American Journal of Managed Care

Primary Care Visit Cadence and Hospital Admissions in High-Risk Patients

Patients with congestive heart failure and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who had more quarterly primary care visits had lower rates of hospitalizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
jdpower

Clear Communication and Management of Expectations at Admission and Discharge Emerge as Key Drivers of Hospital Patient Satisfaction

In the post-pandemic world, hospital staffing has become a moving target. Costs have soared for many facilities, forcing them to stretch their resources to match fluctuating demand. Add in frequent ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Hospital Participation in Medicare ACOs: No Change in Admission Practices and Spending

Hospital accountable care organization (ACO) participation did not impact emergency department admission rates, length of stay, or costs, suggesting limited effectiveness in reducing spending for ...
NHS England

The Model Acute Pathway: standards for care of acutely unwell patients in their first 72 hours in hospital

Developed in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians, the Society for Acute Medicine and the British Geriatrics Society.