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Achieving greater financial sustainability in your cardiovascular service line
With a growing percentage of the U.S. population being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, healthcare providers are preparing their organizations to meet the escalating demand for care and the financial impact that will come with it.
The most common type of cardiovascular disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), occurring when a coronary artery is narrowed by plaque buildup that severely restricts blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle. Revascularization strategies consist of two main techniques: percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
By 2025 45 million Americans will have cardiovascular disease, learn how to achieve greater financial sustainability in your cardiovascular service line by downloading the latest Fact File!
Numbers to know to address continuous ED patient acuity
At initial observation, virtual health visits seem to have stabilized, accounting for about 10% of all evaluation and management (E&M) visits conducted virtually. However, a closer look reveals a more complex picture, characterized by regional differences, variations across service lines, the impact of new market entrants, and ongoing expansion.
Integrating virtual visits into a hybrid care model is a crucial strategy for future growth and improving patient flow, particularly in the face of a changing competitive environment.
Download the August HealthLeaders Fact File to learn more!
According to the American Hospital Association, the number of ICU beds in the U.S. has trended downward since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding capacity challenges and effective management of ICU beds are vital to organizational financial sustainability - and it all starts with understanding the critical-care patient mix.
Fact File: Correlations between operations, culture and outcomes indicate necessity of integrated data sets
Leveraging data to track and improve performance is crucial for hospitals and health systems. Through integrated clinical, operational and cultural data, organizations will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between their operations and outcomes.
Data analysis allows organizations to identify correlations and patterns that can drive improvements. This knowledge helps prioritize improvement resources for maximum impact.
In a recent comparison of data sets, Vizient experts have identified meaningful correlations between operations and outcomes to watch.
