Why the GOP Will Not Repeal ACA in Its Entirety
Dr. Jonathan Burroughs explains why he does not believe that the Affordable Care Act will be repealed in its entirety by the GOP.
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Why ACOs Succeed or Fail
As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, there are now hundreds of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) throughout the United States, most of whom (93%) never realize any shared savings for its participants. Why do some ACOs succeed whereas many break-even or fail? Dr. Jon Burroughs summarizes some of the key determinants…
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Telemedicine Option Allows Multiple Party Consultation
he use of telemedicine has become widely accepted if not yet widespread. According to the American Hospital Association, 52 percent of hospitals have some sort of telemedicine program in place. Moreover, 70 percent of patients say they are comfortable communicating with their providers via video or some other form of electronic communication.
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Help Wanted: How HCA Keeps Labor Costs Under Control
Given that labor is the highest variable hospital cost, precise staffing levels continue to underpin an organization’s operational efficiency. Salaries and benefit dollars typically account for well over 50% of total operating costs in most hospitals and health systems.
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Successful Patient Centered Centered Medical Homes
What are the essential components that make for a successful patient-centered medical home as determined by those working with these models in the field?
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Healthcare policy implications of the presidential election
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that with the unprecedented polarity between the political parties, the potential for the presidential election to impact healthcare policy is significant. The following is an outline of where the candidates stand and what is likely (or not) to happen depending upon who prevails.
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Using Predictive Analytics to Identify and Treat Patients Before They Get Sick
Predictive analytics or the ability to anticipate clinical issues before they become major and result in unnecessary readmissions will be an essential part of the population health infrastructure. Learn how the University of Mississippi is utilizing predictive analytics to reduce both morbidity and mortality with acute myocardial infarction.
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act
Learn how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) will hasten the demise of fee for service in a new blog by Dr. Jon Burroughs published by Hospital Impact
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“Redesign the Medical Staff” Wins James A Hamilton Award
Redesign the Medical Staff Model: A Guide to Collaborative Change has been chosen the winner of the James A Hamilton award for healthcare book of the year, by Dr. Jonathan Burroughs.
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The Ten Traits of a Great Healthcare Organization
Check out Dr. Jonathan Burroughs’ latest January 21, 2016 blog for Hospital Impact entitled, “The Ten Traits of a Great Healthcare Organization” in which he summarizes the key characteristics of high performing organizations, large and small, academic and non-academic that distinguishes them for the rest of the healthcare field.
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