As federal and state scrutiny of healthcare spending intensifies, ensuring program integrity and compliance capabilities will become an increasingly important operational priority.
Many physicians plan to continue recommending the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, but the new ACIP guidance is expected to further erode public trust in vaccines.
An academic medical center sought to combine its newly acquired community hospitals under a single operating license and integrate the medical staff, while giving everyone a voice in the process.
An academic health system acquired three community hospitals and sought to align the medical staff across institutions. They aimed to standardize governance processes while building trust.
A medical center wanted to improve its quality rankings by focusing on CDI. The revamped program is on track to reduce claims denials and downgrades, improve quality, and drive strong performance.
Preserving the integrity and evidence-based approach of the USPSTF is essential for clinical recommendations, access to preventive services, and a more equitable healthcare system.
The most significant accreditation update since 1965, Accreditation 360 is poised to reshape compliance workflows and operational planning for hospitals and health systems.
Firearm deaths and threats have escalated, further straining precious healthcare resources for health systems, communities, and patients—impacting patient and staff wellbeing, capacity, and costs.
Repositioning the clinical enterprise to tailor care delivery to evolving patient needs will unleash new possibilities for patient care and experience—and health system sustainability and growth.
While autism has captured the attention of the public and researchers in varying degrees over the past couple of decades, misconceptions and misunderstandings persist.