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Month: February 2021

Temporary Survey Rules for Hospitals

Temporary Survey Rules for Hospitals

February 3, 2021 Do you remember when rules were set in stone? No matter what the extenuating circumstances or the reasonable excuses, the rules were the rules and they were to be followed without exception. Well, that hardnosed notion has become a bit mushy as of late, what with all the government waivers and temporary measures and turning a blind eye during the current public health emergency (PHE). It seems as if the tight-run ship approach has become more akin…

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How to Tell When Telehealth is Warranted

How to Tell When Telehealth is Warranted

January 06, 2021 One of the first tasks of a clinician or healthcare facility when encountering a patient is to determine a diagnosis and course of treatment. Where and how will this determination be made, and by whom? With the recent promotion and extension of virtual medicine, including telehealth services, many hospital workers are wondering: when is it appropriate to utilize telehealth in this determination process? Is there a checklist that makes the decision to go virtual more supportable? Set…

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