There are a number of barriers that can cause a patient’s discharge from the hospital to be delayed. These barriers extend the length of stay of a[...]
The Expensive Cost Behind Excess Length of Stay
As you know, the unnecessary or avoidable days a patient spends in the hospital can really add up! But do you know exactly how much money is being[...]
5 Ways to Reduce Excess Length of Stay
Reducing excess length of stay is a common goal for hospitals and health systems. Reducing the number of extra days that were not clinically needed[...]
The Importance of Family and Social Support
After our basic needs are met by things like food, water, and shelter, the next most important needs are social. Every person wants to feel a sense[...]
5 Common Hospital Discharge Barriers that Prolong Excess Length of Stay
The discharge of a patient from the hospital can often be a complex process. There are many components that go into releasing a patient from the[...]
Glossary: Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence Terms
With terms natural language processing and machine learning, it can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to remember what each concept actually means.[...]
How AI Benefits Case Managers in the Discharge Process
As is well known in the industry, the hospital discharge process includes many components that could impact the success of a patient’s recovery well[...]