Empowering the Bedside Physician to Lower Observation Rates

America’s hospitals are currently facing a critical challenge: a flood of patients placed under observation, leading to lost revenue and operational disarray. Amid the confusion, questions arise. Even seasoned bedside physicians struggle with uncertainty in determining patient status upon admission.

But fear not! There is hope in this chaotic landscape, unlocked by empowering the bedside physician to invoke the full potential of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Two-Midnight Rule.

During the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, Dr. Stephanie Van Zandt from BayCare Health System in Florida will report on an innovative four-part process meticulously crafted by her team. She will explain strategies aimed at empowering emergency department (ED) providers and admitting hospitalists through comprehensive education on patient status determination.

Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:

• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.

• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.

• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

• Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, federal legislative analyst for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.