HIT Consultant August 4, 2021
COVID-19 served as a brutal reminder that streamlining patient transitions from one care setting to another is critical – and even more so when hospital beds are at a premium. Even with less revenue flowing in, hospitals were still expected to quickly adapt as rising infections caused unexpected surges in hospitalizations. Better care coordination improves the patient experience and significantly lowers hospitals’ costs by reducing the length of stay. In fact, one healthcare organization estimated that by decreasing the length of stay by 25% through improved patient care transitions, it could free up 32 additional beds per day and save $5.75 million in revenue.
In the post-COVID-19 world, ensuring better patient transitions will remain a priority. This emphasis will be...
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