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The 5 Most Important Ways A Discharge Folder Can Improve Your Discharge Process Immediately

Posted by Chris Higgins on Wed, Feb 25, 2015 @ 06:00 AM

 

One of the most common questions floating around the healthcare community today is "how can we create a better discharge process?"

Recent government studies have revealed numerous patient problems and huge costs associated with unplanned admissions after discharge.  Collectively these issues are costing hospitals tens of billions per year, and adversely impacting patient outcomes.  Accordingly, the government is placing far more emphasis on discharge procedures and patient post-care.

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Topics: hospital discharge folders, hospital readmissions, custom discharge folder

How A Discharge Folder Combats Rising Re-admission Penalties

Posted by Chris Higgins on Wed, Feb 18, 2015 @ 06:00 AM

The costs and penalties associated with unplanned re-admissions are becoming a serious problem for too many hospitals.  Studies undertaken by the Government have come back with grim results:  Collectively, Medicare loses roughly $26 billion per year due to preventable re-admissions, with some specific disorders reaching readmission rates of 20-25% or higher.

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Topics: discharge folders, hospital discharge folders, hospital readmissions, HCAHPS scores

5 Reasons Smart Hospitals Are Using A Discharge Folder To Improve Their Discharge Process

Posted by Chris Higgins on Wed, Feb 11, 2015 @ 07:00 AM

Is your hospital's discharge process keeping up with new trends in medical reporting and surveying?

In recent years, government agencies -as well as patients- have been turning a much closer eye to discharges and unplanned re-admissions In fact penalties for re- admissions within 30 days of discharge are increasing 3% in 2015 making preventable re-admissions even more costly than they already are.

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Topics: discharge folders, hospital discharge folders, custom discharge folder

Here's How A Hospital Can Save Money With A Simple Discharge Folder

Posted by Chris Higgins on Fri, Feb 6, 2015 @ 07:00 AM

What if we told you a simple discharge folder could be worth tens of thousands of dollars to your hospital?

After all, that's what preventable re-admissions cost,  according to studies on the matter . The average cost per re-admission is around $40,000. Even for smaller operations, it's still in the five figures. For that matter, in 2011, unplanned re-admissions cost the US healthcare industry more than $40 Billion dollars as a whole. 
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Topics: discharge folders, hospital discharge folders, custom discharge folder

Here's How A Hospital Can Save A Ton Of Money With A Simple Discharge Folder

Posted by Chris Higgins on Wed, Feb 4, 2015 @ 06:00 AM

What if we told you a simple discharge folder could be worth tens of thousands of dollars to your hospital?
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Topics: hospital discharge folders, custom discharge folders

5 ways discharge folders can save hospitals big money

Posted by Chris Higgins on Tue, Nov 18, 2014 @ 08:30 AM

Are you looking for a cost-effective way to cut costs at your hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility? Sturdy discharge folders can be one of the best investments you make!

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Topics: Custom folder, discharge folders, hospital discharge folders

5 Ways A Discharge Folder Can Help Improve Your Hospital's Reputation

Posted by Chris Higgins on Mon, Jul 21, 2014 @ 08:00 AM

Reputation matters in healthcare, now more than ever, not only for attracting new patients but also for maintaining Medicare reimbursements.

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Topics: discharge folders, hospital discharge folders, custom discharge folders

An Effective Discharge Process Starts With A Comprehensive Discharge Folder

Posted by Chris Higgins on Fri, Jul 18, 2014 @ 08:00 AM

It's no secret, but re-admissions are one of the single most costly problems a hospital can run into, and much of the time, they're preventable!

The discharge process is absolutely vital in preventing needless re-admissions. The more comfortable a patient is with the road ahead, and the more detail they have on their treatment, the more likely they are to have a successful recovery.

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Topics: discharge folders, hospital discharge folders, custom discharge folders