SummaryThe trend of bringing technology to patients is making its mark with bedside MR in neuro ICUs and EDs. Bedside brain scans are helping to guide care team decision-making and significantly reduce risks for patients and staff—especially considering that one in four intrahospital critical patient transports results in an adverse event.1 Join our panel of clinical and financial experts as they review ongoing problems with critical care neuroimaging. Researchers shared their full analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Michelle Chestovich, MD, said her sister had been diagnosed with post-partum anxiety, and her role as a radiologist likely added further pressure. The federal agency began requiring institutions to provide upfront pricing for radiology services on Jan. 1, but many have ignored the mandate, officials said. The vast majority of hospitals are not following through on a recent requirement to publish their list prices online, according to a recent study from PatientRightsAdvocate.com. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed charging hospitals that fail to post their list prices online as required. The Department of Health and Human Services is directing $103 million from the American Rescue Plan to address burnout in healthcare workers. The advocate outlined its feedback on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s 21st Century Cures 2.0 draft legislation in a letter shared recently. Wall Street stumbled Monday, July 19, and experts are blaming the COVID-19 Delta variant. |
