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How hospitals can use Z codes to track social determinants of health
Z codes, which are ICD-10-CM codes used to identify non-medical factors that may affect a patient's health status, are a useful way to track social determinants of health and capture standardized data for Medicare beneficiaries. However, they are underused, with Z codes reported from only 1.59 percent of beneficiaries in 2019, according to a new CMS report. -
Philadelphia hospital outlines security changes after shooting at facility
In the aftermath of a fatal shooting that took place inside Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Philadelphia-based organization is making security changes as it continues to analyze its procedures. -
Walmart in the headlines: 9 recent stories
Below are stories Becker's Hospital Review has reported since Sept. 1: -
3 strategies for making telemedicine more equitable
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated the rollout and implementation of telemedicine. However, the growing healthcare technique runs the risk of leaving behind those that need it most, reported Harvard Business Review Oct. 7. -
How hospitalists and health systems can work together to deliver greater value — 4 takeaways
The healthcare sector is experiencing a perfect storm. -
Reach for the stars! Apixio white paper reveals how health plans can boost MA Star Ratings
Unbeknownst to many MA plans, they could be just on the cusp of reaching the next MA Star Ratings but have no way to identify the right measures to get them there. -
Beth Israel Lahey's new patient data initiative aims to advance health equity
Collecting complete and detailed data can help track health inequities and eventually be used to improve health outcomes across different demographics. That's why Beth Israel Lahey Health launched a new data initiative Oct. 4. -
How hospitals can improve surgical profitability and variation in outcomes — 4 Qs with Caresyntax co-founder and CEO
During COVID-19, profitable elective surgeries have been delayed and healthcare staff have been overworked. The pandemic has increased the pressure on hospital leaders to maintain profitability and compete more effectively. -
5 strategies for building capacity and resilience in hospitals
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed hospitals to their limits. Here are five strategies to build capacity and resilience in the case of surges, the Harvard Business Review reported Oct. 4. -
How US hospitals are confronting climate change
With hospitals increasingly seeing patients with heat-related illness and respiratory illnesses likely tied to smoke from wildfires, the healthcare industry is taking steps to confront these climate-sensitive health threats, Kaiser Health News reported. -
Dismantling burnout with a platform of health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will allocate $103M to fund programs that alleviate burnout and support mental health across the healthcare workforce. -
Walmart to add 150,000 associates
Walmart is looking to hire 150,000 new store associates across the country in time for the holiday season and beyond. -
Walmart Health employees report hurdles with billing payers, patients overpaying
As Walmart Health clinics are poised to provide low-cost and convenient healthcare appointments, the retail giant is struggling with basic operations such as price transparency, billing and credentialing physicians, according to a Sept. 29 Insider report. -
Intermountain's outpatient imaging company to offer lower, flat-rate prices
Intermountain Healthcare launched Tellica Imaging, an outpatient imaging company that will offer flat-rate prices, the Salt Lake City-based organization said Sept. 27. -
Amazon Q3 profits projected to dip $2B as money is flooded into Amazon Care
While profits have remained steady, Amazon's operating costs are higher as it focuses on longterm growth, including its Amazon Care venture, according to a Sept. 23 Seeking Alpha report. -
Viewpoint: What hospitals can learn from airlines about clinical documentation
When it comes to reducing mistakes and improving safety of patient care, hospitals can look at the airline industry to explore ways for standardizing documentation terminology and simplifying communication, according to Amy Garcia, RN, and Mark Gregory, MD. -
Walmart Wellness Day offers COVID-19 vaccines, other immunizations at 4,700 stores
Walmart will be offering free and affordable COVID-19 vaccines and immunizations Sept. 25 at locations nationwide, according to a Sept. 23 report by Penn Live. -
How Silver Cross enriched its robotics service line — 4 learnings
New Lenox, Ill.-based Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, 300-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center. -
Viral variants and global vaccine efficacy — What you need to know
What you need to know about the impact of viral variants on global vaccine effectiveness. -
Henry Ford, Michigan State unveil joint brand for 30-year partnership
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University in East Lansing have unveiled a unified brand of their partnership: Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences.
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