- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that roughly 370,000 patients per year may be harmed as a result of misdiagnosis in U.S. emergency departments.
- A study conducted by Boston-based Harvard Medical School found that using telehealth can reduce primary care spending through lower emergency department utilization and inpatient hospitalizations.
- The New England Journal of Medicine published a study regarding two new defibrillation methods improving survivability and neurological outcomes.
- Epic Research reports that most telehealth visits don’t require an in-person follow-up visit.
- Researchers at Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan found the number of “high intensity” bills for emergency room patients is on the rise.
- Boston-based Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute conducted a study showing how socioeconomic factors drive telehealth service disparities.
- The Journal of Pediatric Surgery reports that children of color are less likely to have elective surgeries.
- A recent study in JAMA found that medical terminology used by physicians often confuses patients, affecting care.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
