An Annals of Emergency Medicine study recently concluded that there is a link between referrals to the emergency department by outpatient providers and the seriousness of one’s health problems and likelihood of hospitalization.
HIPAA compliance and enforcement saw its share of highs and lows in 2017. As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back on what your organization has learned—in terms of personal growth and lessons gleaned from other organizations.
Designating a hospital property to house individuals with alcohol-use disorders, who might otherwise be homeless, can help better manage the health issues of these complex patients and reduce spending on medical and public services.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released updates to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records regulations.
