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National Assessment Highlights COVID-19 Impact on ED Pediatric Capabilities

Daily Nurse

But researchers say COVID-19 did contribute to a decline in one pivotal category: designating a nurse and physician – ideally both – as pediatric emergency care coordinators. A 2019 study tied higher pediatric readiness to four-fold lower mortality in critically ill children. in 2021, a 13.5%

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Population Health, Quality, and Palliative Care: The Role of Public and Private Payors

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

By Lama El Zein There is an increasingly broad push for a movement towards improving the quality of care at a lower cost for everyone, but especially for patients with serious illnesses, given the historically high cost of their care. Continuing with this status quo is unsustainable for the future of our healthcare system.

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

Amanda Sternklar ( 01:03 ): Since 2019, homo has achieved over 90% unit growth and expanded its footprint into more than 30 new states. Laura is the executive Vice President of Home Well Care Services. Now, for those of us in home care, you know, we know original Medicare is not a payer for us.