Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Dictate any pre-launch admission or transfer notes Launch 9 inpatient facilities are supported for dictation of admission histories, transfer notes, consultation reports and discharge summaries.

Transfers

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass this number by around 56.39 Faster Turnaround Processing Times Automation accelerates processes like discharge planning and procurement of medical supplies. Automation has touched almost every area in the healthcare industry, and the numbers speak volumes. billion by 2029.

Billing

Medical Economics

JULY 24, 2025

In 2024 Medicare spent $83 billion on rebates for some form of supplemental benefits, representing more money than Medicare spent on the entire the entire Physician Fee Schedule. Another significant concern is the lack of oversight within Medicare Advantage.

Insurance

Forbes Healthcare

JULY 30, 2025

Halle Berry’s Menopause Act Halle Berry Cliff Watts for Forbes In May 2024, Halle Berry, the actress and former model, shouted three words on Capitol Hill to a bipartisan group of senators (all women): “ I’m in menopause! One patient even reported he’d resumed running in the gym a week after he was discharged.

Insurance

Health Prime

AUGUST 15, 2024

These changes include 252 new codes, 36 deletions, and 13 revisions. These 2025 ICD-10-CM updates are to be used for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. These changes will impact medical billing, coding practices, and healthcare administration.

Billing

Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Enhancements to Core Admission and Discharge Navigators Connect Care uses "Navigators" to help prescribers complete complex workflows when key tasks are easy to forget. Core "Admission" and "Discharge" navigators organize review (e.g., discharge summary) steps that must be completed in a specific order.

Discharges

EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Impact of the Two-Midnight Rule on Denials At the 2024 HFMA Annual Conference, we asked healthcare executives if they’re seeing any changes following the CMS Two-Midnight Rule, particularly in denials. We’re still facing the same types of denials, especially with short stays where payers push back post-discharge.”

Admissions

Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

On June 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10-CM codes for the 2024 fiscal year (FY). Also, the CMS updated the 2024 addendum, code descriptions in tabular order, and code tables, tabular list, and index. Read more about the ICD-10-CM update codes for FY 2024.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The next scheduled update will occur during downtime on Thursday, September 12, 2024, between 00:30 and 04:30. This downtime window is specifically for the Fall 2024 Upgrade, with changes to most Connect Care applications. What you need to know The Connect Care clinical information system needs periodic maintenance.

Scheduling

Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The next scheduled update will occur Thursday, October 10, 2024 between 00:30 and 04:30. What you need to know The Connect Care clinical information system needs periodic maintenance. Documentation : Use paper forms or eScription for essential documentation for procedures or intervention results and reports.

Scheduling

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Iron County Medical Center, Missouri Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, Missouri, has recently issued notification letters about a December 2024 email security incident. On December 6, 2024, two employees reported receiving a suspicious email from another Iron County employee.

HIPAA

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In June 2021, Montefiore was evaluating performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiences and alleviate flow challenges and decided to open a discharge lounge. The idea of a discharge lounge isn’t new, but being assisted by the clinician with whom patients just bonded is.

Discharges

Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

On June 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10-CM codes for the 2024 fiscal year (FY). Also, the CMS updated the 2024 addendum, code descriptions in tabular order, and code tables, tabular list, and index. Read more about the ICD-10-CM update codes for FY 2024.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Physicians must attend to ALL incomplete Launch 9 AHS health records by November 1, 2024. Any incomplete health records on inpatients discharged on/after November 2, 2024 will be completed in Connect Care.

Discharges

The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

CHRISTENSEN When I attended the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 2024 annual forum in Orlando, Florida, one of the best parts of the conference, as always, was talking to the other attendees. By TAYLOR J. Every time I would sit down to eat a meal or sit down in a session, I would talk to the people around me.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Newsletter: Between the Charts - August 2024 Manual: Between the Charts Archive (news.connect-care.ca) Feedback: CMIO-Manual@ahs.ca If you have any feedback on this issue or have a suggestion for content you'd like included in a future issue, please send us an email.

Discharges

Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

adults in March 2024. Next, to the process factors — which involve scheduling, ease of billing and paying, and clear treatment plans at the point of discharge. The study into U.S. ” The survey was fielded by Ipsos among 1,018 U.S.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Physicians must attend to ALL incomplete Launch 8 AHS health records by May 3, 2024. After 05:00 on May 4, 2024, records will be completed through the Connect Care CIS rather than external dictation or eScription.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Guide: Patient Movement Guide Guide: Patient Movement Continuing Care Readiness Guide: Home Care and Supportive Living Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers Manual: Readiness Events Contact: connectcare.patientmovement@ahs.ca

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Newsletter: Between the Charts - October 2024 Manual: Between the Charts Archive (news.connect-care.ca) Feedback: CMIO-Manual@ahs.ca If you have any feedback on this issue or have a suggestion for content you'd like included in a future issue, please send us an email.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Dictate any pre-launch admission or transfer notes Launch 8 inpatient facilities are supported for dictation of admission histories, transfer notes, consultation reports and discharge summaries.

Transfers

Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Newsletter: Between the Charts - July 2024 Manual: Between the Charts Archive (news.connect-care.ca) Feedback: CMIO-Manual@ahs.ca The previous issues can still be accessed, via the archive in the Connect Care Manual.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As of April 1, 2024, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Information Management (HIM) Chart Correction team will be able to revise some Connect Care clinical documentation errors on behalf of healthcare providers. Previously, providers were prompted via In Basket messages to do this work. selections within SmartLists).

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Newsletter: Between the Charts - May 2024 Manual: Between the Charts Archive (news.connect-care.ca) Feedback: CMIO-Manual@ahs.ca The previous issues can still be accessed, via the archive in the Connect Care Manual.

Discharges

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Guide: Patient Movement Guide Guide: Patient Movement Continuing Care Readiness Guide: Home Care and Supportive Living Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers Manual: Readiness Events Contact: connectcare.patientmovement@ahs.ca

Long Term Care

Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2024

The research was fielded in April 2024. For early discharge monitoring , being moved from inpatient monitoring to home monitoring with follow-up care and support, again in the comfort and safety of that patient’s home. consumers, 18 years and over, on their perspectives on health care, technology, aging in place, and caregiving.

Vital Signs

Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Accepted's Medical School Interview Timeline Medical school Interview timeline (2023-2024 application cycle) Are updates / LOI's accepted? Cornell University (Weill) November- January 2024 Yes. For the 2024 application cycle, the school will send out invitations for interviews on a rolling basis beginning in July 2023.

Admissions

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Its best to measure healthcare NPS immediately after a patient interaction, such as after a visit or discharge, when the experience is fresh in their minds. What are the healthcare companies with the highest NPS scores in 2024? You should run NPS surveys regularly to capture accurate and timely patient feedback.

Patient Experience

Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The NHS promised dedicated falls services, timely discharge and ensuring community care for those with complex needs, mental health issues and frailty. The post Primary care news round-up (12th September to 18th September 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Huddles/Rounds

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

For fiscal year 2024, eligible physicians can receive up to $20,000 for an additional year of service. 18 In order to discharge federal student loans, a person must be totally and permanently disabled. Physicians may be eligible to extend this contract beyond 2 years as well.

Medication

Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2024. Overall, the 2024 CPT code set includes 349 editorial changes, including 225 additions, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions. Read the full updated CPT 2024 code set. Feel free to reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

Discharges

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

During discharge planning when documenting in the electronic medical record, the care team should perform a thorough assessment of behavioral and social risks and act on any identified risks to ensure appropriate evaluation and care. This would involve putting resources into place prior to discharging the patient — not just checking a box.

Hospital

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 10, 2025

During the first four months of the year, average length of stay fell year over year while adjusted discharges per calendar day rose, signaling patients are moving through health systems efficiently, Kaufman Hall said. reported in May 2024, according to the report.

Hospital

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As these proposals have not yet got to the NPRM stage, they are unlikely to be new HIPAA regulations in 2022 and may possibly not be enacted until 2024. The final interoperability and information blocking rules do not amend HIPAA or the HITECH Act, although they are related. New HIPAA Regulations in 2022.

HIPAA

Connect Care Bytes Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

T-minus 0: Share and Learn Launch 9 Supporters Handout Reminder for Launch 9 Supports Resources for Super Users and Area Trainers on Launch 9 Support Issues FAQ Do I use a Recommendation or Referral to send a patient to an allied health provider?

Discharges