The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the need for culturally competent care. The racial and ethnic inequities in healthcare have been made more apparent by the pandemic, leading to protests in our country and worldwide.
Inpatient or observation? Making this decision remains a considerable challenge at many hospitals—and when they get it wrong, it can also be a costly one.
A recent survey highlighted the healthcare challenges face by low-income Americans. Read about how understanding these challenges can improve patient care at your facility.
If your organization is not already screening short inpatient stays, now may be a good time to start, says Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, CHRI, a vice president at R1 RCM Inc. in Chicago.
Rusty is a member of a street gang in his city. He joined the gang five years ago when he was 17, and still believes it was the right decision. Now at age 22, the members are like his family.
