Outpatient clinic

Loopback Analytics and Cone Health Partner on Specialty Pharmacy and Value-Based Care Initiatives

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Cone Health, Health care, Health, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Pharmacy, Outpatient clinic

DALLAS, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loopback Analytics, a leader in population health analytics, is excited to announce its partnership with Cone Health to continue advancing specialty pharmacy and value-based care initiatives.

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  • DALLAS, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loopback Analytics, a leader in population health analytics, is excited to announce its partnership with Cone Health to continue advancing specialty pharmacy and value-based care initiatives.
  • Specialty pharmacy is playing an increasingly vital role in improving patient outcomes and reducing total cost of care for value-based care initiatives.
  • For integrated health systems like Cone Health, effectively leveraging data analytics is critical to ensure patients get timely access to life-saving medications and is key to providing excellent patient care.
  • The integrated health care network consists of Alamance Regional Medical Center, Annie Penn Hospital, Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital, Cone Health Medical Group, MedCenter High Point, MedCenter Kernersville, MedCenter Mebane, Triad HealthCare Network, HealthTeam Advantage and various outpatient clinics and programs.

Cone Health Uses Technology to Transform Maternity Campus into North Carolina’s First COVID-19 Only Hospital

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hospitals, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Hardware, Health, General Health, VoIP, Cone Health, Health care, Health, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Wesley Long Hospital, Outpatient clinic, Cone Health, Vocera

Within 28 days, Cone Health transformed its former womens health campus into a designated COVID-19 hospital .

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  • Within 28 days, Cone Health transformed its former womens health campus into a designated COVID-19 hospital .
  • Using teamwork and technology, the Cone Health Green Valley campus in Greensboro, North Carolina became the areas first specialized COVID-19 hospital, boasting the latest development in coronavirus care, negative pressure ventilation, and hands-free communication throughout the facility.
  • We wanted the new COVID-19 hospital to be the safest place in the city, said Brent McQuaid, MD, chief medical officer at Cone Healths COVID-only campus.
  • The integrated health care network consists of Alamance Regional Medical Center, Annie Penn Hospital, Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital, Cone Health Medical Group , MedCenter High Point , MedCenter Kernersville , MedCenter Mebane , Triad HealthCare Network , HealthTeam Advantage and various outpatient clinics and programs.

Overall Hospital Visit Recovery Sluggish Despite Positive Upward Trends in Outpatient Visits

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Health, Emergency medicine, Outpatient clinic, David Grant USAF Medical Center

This sluggish recovery, which saw emergency department and inpatient volume recovery outpaced by outpatient visits, raises concerns that patients who need emergency care may be avoiding hospital settings due to COVID-19 fears.

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  • This sluggish recovery, which saw emergency department and inpatient volume recovery outpaced by outpatient visits, raises concerns that patients who need emergency care may be avoiding hospital settings due to COVID-19 fears.
  • TransUnion Healthcares latest analysis reveals outpatient hospital visits bottomed out during the week April 5-11, down 64% from pre-COVID-19 volumes.
  • When looking at emergency department and inpatient hospital visits, the research shows visits in both treatment settings continue to trend upward, though at a slower rate than outpatient visit volumes.
  • As many hospitals resume elective procedures, were seeing positive signs of recovery for outpatient visit volumes.

As Many States Resume Elective Procedures, Ongoing TransUnion Healthcare Research Indicates Hospital Visits May Have Hit Bottom

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Clinics, Outpatient clinic, TransUnion

The updated analysis of 500+ hospitals across the United States also found the trend is more encouraging when looking at outpatient hospital visits.

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  • The updated analysis of 500+ hospitals across the United States also found the trend is more encouraging when looking at outpatient hospital visits.
  • With many states resuming elective surgeries, we continue to track healthcare utilization trends in an effort to share timely insights with providers during this uncertain time, said David Wojczynski, president of TransUnion Healthcare.
  • Our research suggests that as hospital providers look to re-engage patients and resume elective procedures, the slight rise in outpatient visits may indicate very early stages of patient volume recovery.
  • During the timeframe when the greatest decline in hospital visit volumes occurred (March 22-28 through April 12-18), TransUnion Healthcare observed generational differences.

Affinity Health Partners North Carolina Critical Access Hospital Announces Respiratory Clinic for COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Health, Clinic, Outpatient clinic, Respiratory therapist

DALLAS, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Affinity Health Partners North Carolina facility, Washington Regional Medical Center, announced the hospital repurposed its Outpatient Department as a Respiratory Clinic for all acute respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 screening.

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  • DALLAS, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Affinity Health Partners North Carolina facility, Washington Regional Medical Center, announced the hospital repurposed its Outpatient Department as a Respiratory Clinic for all acute respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 screening.
  • The Outpatient Respiratory Clinic hours of operations are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday Friday to serve patients on a walk-in basis.
  • The clinic offers patient education on a variety of acute respiratory illnesses if determined; the patient does not require COVID-19 testing.
  • About Affinity Health Partners: Affinity Health Partners' mission is to improve the rural health systems' performance with the highest value services customized to each of our owned and operated facilities' unique needs.

Skanska Builds New Surgery and Clinic Center in Atlanta, USA, for USD 113 M, About SEK 1.1 Billion

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Skanska, Clinic, Outpatient surgery, Outpatient clinic

Russell & Company, signed a contract with Grady Health System (Grady) to build the new Center for Advance Surgical Services (CASS) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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  • Russell & Company, signed a contract with Grady Health System (Grady) to build the new Center for Advance Surgical Services (CASS) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • Skanska will include its 75 percent share of the contract worth USD 113 M, about SEK 1.1 billion, in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • The 10-story, about 53,000-square-meter (576,960-square-foot) ambulatory surgery and clinic center will house several outpatient clinics, and be the site of all of its outpatient surgeries.
  • Skanska USA had sales of SEK 67 billion and about 9,000 employees in its operations in 2018.

Canada's healthcare system could be the cure for disrupted workers: RBC

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Clinic, Outpatient clinic

This would enable, for instance, a displaced retail worker to become a patient-flow coordinator in a busy outpatient clinic.

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  • This would enable, for instance, a displaced retail worker to become a patient-flow coordinator in a busy outpatient clinic.
  • "With the right training, many impacted Canadians are well-positioned to cross into the healthcare field, especially those with a combination of social and digital skills," said John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President, RBC.
  • As for existing healthcare employees, RBC which consulted employers, educators, practitioners, and start-ups in the medical space -- notes the "profoundly human nature of [their] work" better insulates them from automation.
  • The RBC report underscores the urgency to address the skills gap in healthcare.

Former Massachusetts Eye and Ear Regional Director to Lead Virtudent New England Region

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Articles, Health, Clinics, Health equity, Healthcare quality, Public health, Social inequality, Dunkin' Donuts, Wayfair, Outpatient clinic

"Working in healthcare over the last decade I've seen many areas where health disparities exist and one of the greatest gaps is in access to oral healthcare," said Jonash.

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  • "Working in healthcare over the last decade I've seen many areas where health disparities exist and one of the greatest gaps is in access to oral healthcare," said Jonash.
  • "It's a silent epidemic that was identified long ago, but little is being done about it.
  • In New England, Virtudent operates in over 100 workplaces, including Dunkin' Brands, Microsoft and Wayfair.
  • At Massachusetts Eye and Ear, for six years, Jonash oversaw 20 outpatient clinics, ensuring the best possible care and patient experience.

The Leapfrog Group Highlights Strengths, Pinpoints Improvements Needed across Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Settings in Inaugural Report

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Outpatient surgery, Surgery, Outpatient clinic

Beginning with the 2020 Surveys, Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Survey Results will be publicly reported by facility on The Leapfrog Group's website.

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  • Beginning with the 2020 Surveys, Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Survey Results will be publicly reported by facility on The Leapfrog Group's website.
  • "Today, more than 60 percent of surgical procedures take place in an outpatient environment," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.
  • That's why Leapfrog made the commitment this past year to expand our ratings to include same-day surgery."
  • The Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Leapfrog ASC Survey have brought to light some key findings about these facilities, detailed below.

The U.K. ambulatory services market size is expected to reach USD 176.0 billion by 2025

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Monday, September 2, 2019
Clinics, Outpatient clinic, National Health Service, Ambulatory care

Ambulatory Services Market Analysis Report By Type (Primary Care Offices, Outpatient Departments, Emergency Departments, Surgical Specialty, Medical Specialty), And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025

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  • Ambulatory Services Market Analysis Report By Type (Primary Care Offices, Outpatient Departments, Emergency Departments, Surgical Specialty, Medical Specialty), And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025
    The U.K. ambulatory services market size is expected to reach USD 176.0 billion by 2025., exhibiting an 8.5% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Rising concerns about avoidable expenditures and inefficient use of resources is driving the ambulatory services market in the country.
  • In December 2015, the NHS spent around USD 1.4 billion on General Practice (GP) buildings to transform primary care.
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