Hospital Access Management articles from September 2006

Hospital Access Management archives from September 2006

Use of smart card technology puts Texas system on the cutting edge.
September 1, 2006... Use of smart card technology puts Texas system on the cutting edge Project's flexible approach fits needs of rural facilities Interoperability — how to get one system to talk to another — is one of the hottest topics in...

OP flow coordinator has unexpected benefits.(outpatient)
September 1, 2006... OP flow coordinator has unexpected benefits Patients get closer attention Adding a coordinator to help regulate the flow of patients to registrars in the outpatient registration area has played an integral role in slashing wait times...

A patient pleaser, 'Team Triage' cuts ED wait times.(emergency department)(improving patient care )
September 1, 2006... A patient pleaser, 'Team Triage' cuts ED wait times Physician does triage at peak hours A new process for streamlining patient care in the emergency department (ED) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has cut length of stay (LOS)...

Access career ladder targets burnout, turnover.
September 1, 2006... Access career ladder targets burnout, turnover 'I want to promote from within' Demonstrating leadership ability, obtaining a professional certification, and meeting collection goals are among the key requirements of a comprehensive...

HIPAA, quality specialist warns against complacency.(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
September 1, 2006... HIPAA, quality specialist warns against complacency 'People have to be reminded' If ensuring compliance with the privacy and security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has moved way down on your...

News Briefs.
September 1, 2006... Medicaid enrollees get DRA exemption Medicaid enrollees and applicants who receive Medicare or Supplemental Security Income benefits have been exempted from a Deficit Reduction Act provision requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to prove they...