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Enhancing Outpatient Care Through External Peer Review Services Outpatient clinics are crucial for providing accessible patient care without hospitalization. To maintain high standards, many clinics are turning to external peer review services. These reviews provide objective, unbiased assessments that help clinics enhance care quality, build patient trust, and identify areas for improvement. Partnering with external reviewers allows clinics to continuously refine their practices, improve patient outcomes, and support professional development for their staff. External peer reviews are essential for clinics committed to accountability, quality, and excellence in patient care. #OutpatientCare #ExternalPeerReview #PatientQuality #ContinuousImprovement #QualityPeerSolutions

Did you know❓Medical facilities have specialized requirements for ADA compliance in parking lots! ♿ For hospital outpatient facilities, 10% of patient and visitor parking must be accessible ♿ For rehabilitation and physical therapy facilities, 20% of patient and visitor parking must be accessible ♿ For all medical facilities, one out of every six spaces must be van accessible Want to learn more about ADA compliance for commercial parking lots? Here’s what you need to know to stay in compliance: https://loom.ly/-SEXG4E

🚨 Big Changes Ahead for PT & PTA Outpatient Practices! 🚨 Medicare’s 2025 Final Rule introduces two game-changing updates for physical therapy clinics: 1️⃣ PTAs can now operate under general supervision, giving them greater autonomy in outpatient settings. 2️⃣ PTs no longer need a physician's signature to certify therapy plans of care for claims, reducing administrative hurdles. These updates could lead to more flexible staffing, faster patient access, and fewer paperwork delays. Is your clinic ready to adapt? Explore our latest blog post for insights on the implications and key action steps to make the most of these new rules. ➡️ https://buff.ly/3CodilL Let’s move toward a more efficient and autonomous future in PT! #Medicare2025 #PhysicalTherapy #PTA #PT #OutpatientCare #HealthcarePolicy #ClinicManagement #HealthCareUpdates #AutonomyInHealthcare #MedicareFinalRule #PhysicalTherapyPractice #SummitProfessionalEducation

Exciting news! Susan Maupin and I will be presenting an ACHCU webinar on Hospital Outpatient Strategies on May 23rd. Stay updated on the latest hospital outpatient strategies and related regulatory updates by registering now! Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights. #ACHCUwebinar #hospitaloutpatientstrategy #healthcareupdate

Proud to share The Medical and Diagnostic Care Group ’s continued commitment as a reliable partner and innovative partner, working collaboratively with the NHS England to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-focused solutions. This weekend, we are starting a collaboration with University Hospital Southampton NHS FT in their newly refurbished Eye Unit. With additional Glaucoma Outpatient Clinics, we’ll be accelerating care for 240 patients who might otherwise face delays. This partnership highlights MDCG’s dedication to tailoring solutions that meet the unique needs of each Trust. A huge well done to the MDCG team for their hard work and collaboration to ensure the success of this initiative. Together, we’re making a real difference in improving access to care! #TrustedPartner #NHS #HealthcareExcellence #NHSWithouthWaitingLists

Doctor Dollars The cost of virtual consultation with a primary care physician is $99. Seeing the same doctor in their office raises the cost of service to $170. If you go to an urgent-care center/clinic the cost to provide care rises to $185. But if you go to the emergency room it costs $2,700. As for primary-care doctor salaries, pediatricians earn $251,000/year, family medicine providers earn $255,000/year, and internal medicine pays $273,000/year. 

In the latest issue of Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report margins and volumes declined slightly in March, which may signal more challenges ahead. Hospital outpatient revenue also fell 5%, reflecting the competitive challenges of providing outpatient care. However, the median Kaufman Hall Calendar Year-To-Date Operating Margin Index reflecting actual margins for the month of March was 3.9%. The report includes covers these and other key performance metrics. #healthcaremanagement #hospitalreport #healthcaredata https://lnkd.in/gqECnKiX

The latest findings from the SafeCare Study reveal a startling reality: 7% of patients experience an adverse event during outpatient care, with 63.8% of these incidents being drug-related. This study, led by Mass General Brigham and analyzed across Massachusetts outpatient practices, underscores the urgent need for focused #PatientSafety measures beyond the hospital walls. Healthcare leaders must prioritize and expand our safety protocols to cover all care settings, ensuring every patient encounter is as safe as possible. It’s time to bridge the gap between inpatient and outpatient safety standards. #HealthcareQuality #OutpatientCare

🏥✨ Thinking about stepping outside the hospital walls? You’re not alone. More docs are making the move to outpatient clinics, private practice, or wound care—and for good reason! Here’s why: ✅ **More autonomy**: You call the shots with treatment plans 🩺 ✅ **Better work-life balance**: No more endless night shifts 😴 ✅ **Stronger patient relationships**: More time to *really* connect 💬 ✅ **Less admin hassle**: Focus on care, not paperwork 📝 ✅ **Specialize and thrive**: Fields like wound care are booming 💥 Ready to explore medicine outside the hospital? It’s a game-changer. #PhysicianLife #WorkLifeBalance #WoundCare #MedicalCareers