A patient is ready to discharge home or to the next stage of care, but a problem arises that forces them to remain in the hospital. Learn more about the three common causes of discharge delays.
Julie, a case manager, understands that meeting the demands of the patient and family is important. However, she also knows that hospitals are responsible for safe discharges.
Jessie, a nurse case manager, feels healthcare has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. She believes that the greatest change comes from the recent initiation of new healthcare coverage plans, primarily Medicaid managed care and Medicare Advantage.
A report released last month by the American Hospital Association (AHA), called Commercial Health Plans’ Policies Compromise Patient Safety and Raise Costs, found that not only is the cost of private health insurance raising affordability issues for American consumers, but policies, such as prior authorization requirements, may increasingly be putting patients at risk and driving up hospital administrative costs.
