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Let’s Rethink ER Visits: Direct Hospital Admissions Not every patient with a chronic illness flare-up needs to sit in the ER for hours. What if they could be admitted directly to the hospital instead? Faster care: Straight to a hospital bed, no ER wait. Less ER strain: Frees up space for true emergencies. Smarter systems: Providers and hospitals working together for better outcomes. With clear protocols, strong communication, and dedicated resources, direct admission pathways can improve care. What’s stopping us?

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The hospital discharge process often feels onerous, and seniors and their caregivers may leave confused. A smooth process—and getting clear instructions—can help reduce the odds of a hospital readmission. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f2oRxG

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The 5 most common causes of hospital readmissions: There are five common reasons that people are readmitted to the hospital after being discharged. Knowing what they are and how to prevent them can help you avoid a return trip to the hospital. We have a short, easy to read guide that reveals what these five causes are and how to avoid them. Get our Thorough 96 page Senior Resource Guide, visit https://lnkd.in/ddDn7sGU or call 801-401-3515

The demise of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals in Wisconsin are due to market forces. Marshfield built a hospital adjacent to Sacred Heart in 2017 and pulled out all of their patients.  Sacred Heart lobbied unsuccessfully to stop the hospital.  Over the years, OakLeaf has stripped out profitable patients to their ASC, leaving Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals with basically only Medicare and Medicaid patients. Now that Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals have closed OakLeaf doesn’t have any place to put these patients that lost them money. Look at the 2022 Total Margins below:   - 16% – St. Joseph’s Hospital   - 4.96% – Sacred Heart Hospital   - 20.8% – Marshfield Medical Center – Eau Claire   + 34.3% – OakLeaf Surgical Hospital        Source: WI Hospital Association Let the market forces that created this “problem” solve this “problem.” #strategy #healthcare

I'm so sorry to all the communities around the country where this is a growing trend. I know that in general Hospitals & medical groups are constantly being forced to make compromising decisions because they need to meet budgets. And while it will be a cure-all--- I would love to help these struggling Hospitals and medical groups stay in the game just simply by increasing there re-imbursement rates from the Insurance companies. YES- they all know they've lost some... and YES; they all believe they have a system in place that is catching most of what is being lost--- but our stats disagree. We are consistently getting a meme average of 20% of Total Billing recovered- ONLY ON AGED ACCOUNTS, after the Revenue Cycle is complete. They are owed this money... and the insurance company's have more and more strategic glitches in their favor, and we've got the answer to STOP THE LOSS. In the meantime, we need to find ways to keep our local care facilities open and THRIVING! We ALL deserve it.

When a loved one is released from the hospital, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Between new medications, restrictions, and recovery instructions, there's a lot to keep track of. That's where TheKey can help. Our trained caregivers help avoid readmission with services like medication management, hygiene and personal care, and transportation. Find out how our Hospital-to-Home service can help your loved one have a stress-free transition: https://bit.ly/47GLOBZ

Is someone you know in hospital? Did you know? A hospital discharge checklist can make the process less stressful. From transport to medications and home equipment, a little planning goes a long way. 📲 Download your FREE Hospital Discharge Checklist here > https://lnkd.in/eXkVCWPc #HospitalDischargeChecklist

We've pulled together a great hospital discharge checklist for helping you get your loved ones home from hospital quickly and safely. It helps you think about the practical things; like ensuring medications are ready, arranging equipment, and even having a meal plan for the first few days, which can make a huge difference when bringing someone home. Follow the link to download its FREE. #hospitaldischarge #hospitaldischargechecklist