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November-December Publisher’s Message

Actionable Insights To Guide Your Organization Forward

It’s a competitive market! Every organization is looking for ways to reduce costs, improve productivity, and create better outcomes. In this issue of The Remington Report, we take a deeper dive to find solutions to achieve these goals.

Readmissions

Diabetes Rehospitalizations Tied to Timing of Home Health Services

A study details the significance of start-of-care for patients following a diabetic-related hospitalization and the correlation of rehospitalization rates. This insight explains the most important timing to avoid readmissions.

Hospice

Three Reasons Why End-of-Life Medicare Beneficiaries Switch Plans

A recent GAO report explains why Medicare beneficiaries are switching from Medicare Advantage Plans to Fee-for-Service in last year of life. The impact increases spending – but beneficiaries want more services.

Legal

Can Hospitals Require Physicians to Direct Referrals?

Elizabeth Hogue, Attorney, weighs in on direct referral requirements and provider and physician agreements.

Referral Growth

Six Best Practices to Meet Referral, Payer, and Patient Needs

This special report is filled with solutions to close communication gaps, differentiate your organization, and increase referrals. It’s all about better seamless hand-offs and transitions.

Medical Supply Management

5 Ways to Improve Medical Supply Management

Organizations are seeking ways to decrease the pressures of delivering high level care with fewer financial and staffing resources. Interviews with your peers tackle challenges to improve medical supply management, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

Medication Reconciliation

Six Real-Time Medication Reconciliation Solutions

Your peers explain how to set medication reconciliation into action! Multiple resources can assist your organization with better tools to drive higher outcomes.