The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point for telemedicine, driving a surge in patient use as Congress relaxed regulations to facilitate virtual consultations. While most discussions focus on patient experience and improving access to care, the advantages for hospitals—especially in…
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Two California hospitals are moving forward with plans to suspend labor and delivery services this fall, according to local news reports.
Starting this fall, NYC Health + Hospitals plans to cut primary care visit times for new patients from 40 minutes to 20 minutes. The change will address growing demands for care at the nation's largest public health system, according to…
Over the past 2 years, more than 50 rural hospitals across the country have stopped delivering babies, contributing to the 57% of rural U.S. hospitals that lack labor and delivery services.
Health systems nationwide have faced growing capacity challenges. So when Mass General Brigham launched its Patient Transfer and Access Center in October, the goal was to increase access and capacity for patients, particularly the sickest, across its academic medical centers…
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With a national rise in mental health needs, health systems are turning to a new type of care facility to take pressure off hospital emergency departments — behavioral health urgent cares.
New York City-based Montefiore Health System's Housing at Risk Program has led to a 45% decrease in emergency department visits for unstably housed people since its inception in 2009.
Boston-based Mass General Brigham's Home Hospital program has expanded to 70 beds, making it the largest home hospital in the country, according to a news release shared with Becker's.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles researchers found there has been no significant increase in pediatric inpatient hospital beds since 2017.
Hospitals across Chicago are standing by, equipped to handle any medical emergencies that may arise as the city hosts the Democratic National Convention.