Some SDoH conditions are more likely than other to be impactful on healthcare consumption.

Are SNFs taking advantage of the PHE waiver?

Case managers/discharge planners continue to come under fire from fraud enforcers for violations of the federal anti-kickback statute.

From my June 13 Monitor Mondays segment on the impact of gun violence on healthcare to the time I researched for this segment, there have been 67 deaths and 404 injuries.

Two years later, there are some changes to telehealth.

Maryland Total Cost of Care (TCOC) Model was developed by the CMS Innovation Center.

Benefits are largely dictated by how each state manages its Medicaid program.

How we can face recruitment and retention strategies in a post-COVID era.

Healthcare workers deserve more than parties and snacks.

The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income countries. IPPS has set new standards in the 2023 IPPS ruling that could impact maternal care designations.

Palliative care does not always equal Hospice, and can provide success for both the patient and the hospital system. So, the topic to consider is, how do we involve palliative care and how can it improve the patients’ transition of care?

CMS, in its IPPS proposed rule, is asking for comments about SDoH codes.

Impact on SNFs was foreseen in the IPPS proposed rule.

Hospitalizations appear to be more complex, requiring greater attention from the multidisciplinary team.

Health systems should consider not only the ailment inflicting the patient, but the person being impacted by this care and what this means to them.

The president’s State of the Union address adds a sense of urgency to this crisis in America’s healthcare system.

SDoH service is now ranked number one by KLAS Research.

The Quintuple Aim requires a dedicated practice to evaluate marginalized populations when considering how healthcare is delivered.

A five-year study looking at 7,900 home health agencies revealed interesting disparities.

Nurses, social workers, therapists, advanced practice providers, etc. are leaving in droves for a better opportunity that offers flexibility, ability to work from home, better benefits, and higher pay.