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After 3 Months of Declines, Telehealth Use Stabilizes

Telehealth as a percentage of all medical claims rose 2% nationally from April to May after dropping for the three previous months, according to nonprofit FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.

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CMS Issues Maternal Morbidity and COVID-19 Worker Vaccination Reporting Requirements

The rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register August 13, with most elements will be effective October 1. CMS also published a 14-page fact sheet summary. In a press release highlighting the rule's efforts to improve health equity and hospital readiness related to COVID-19 and future emergencies, CMS says it is trying to reduce disparities in maternal morbidity.

Four Ways Physicians Can Use E-Consults to Triage Post-Pandemic Care Needs

There is a significant backlog of patients waiting to see their provider or undergo a procedure. Innovative solutions like telehealth triage can enable healthcare organizations to improve timely access to care within the most appropriate setting. As a telehealth triage tool, an e-consult platform directs patients to the most appropriate care setting as hospitals and clinics tackle their backlog of patients.

Value-Based Healthcare: How It Expanded During COVID-19

Preexisting conditions became newly challenging during the pandemic, as chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension risked being untreated. Many patients fell behind on care, avoiding doctor visits and hospital stays out of concern of COVID-19 exposure—which added significant risks to those with preexisting conditions.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 34 - Using Technology to Build a Patient Safety Infrastructure

On episode 34 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Eric Eskioglu of Novant Health, talks about using technology to build a patient safety infrastructure.

Upcoming webinar

OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard: An EVS-Focused Overview

EVS workers are classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as healthcare workers along with security, registration, maintenance, dietary, and contractors. OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2021 and will be in effect for six months. This September 15 webinar will provide an overview of the ETS and look at the implications for EVS healthcare workers and contractors.

Industry Events

Monday, 9/13 - NAHQ Next Annual Conference (virtual)

Monday, 9/20 - AHIMA21: Health Data and Information Conference (virtual)

Monday, 9/20 - Patient Experience Symposium 2021

Sunday, 10/10 - ASHRM 2021 Annual Conference

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Analyzing the Hospital Life Safety Survey, Fourth Edition

Life safety expert and independent consultant Brad Keyes, CHSP, provides a practical, strategic approach to the life safety survey process. He walks you through a room-by-room, floor-by-floor analysis of the life safety measures you must have in place to avoid costly citations. The book simplifies Joint Commission standards and CMS requirements and focuses on ways to pass your next life safety survey.

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