The prices a hospital sets for its services. HOSPITAL COSTS (the direct and indirect expenses incurred by the hospital in providing the services) are one factor in the determination of hospital charges. Other factors may include, for example, profits, competition, and the necessity of recouping the costs of uncompensated care.
The period of confinement of a patient to a hospital or other health facility.
The expenses incurred by a hospital in providing care. The hospital costs attributed to a particular patient care episode include the direct costs plus an appropriate proportion of the overhead for administration, personnel, building maintenance, equipment, etc. Hospital costs are one of the factors which determine HOSPITAL CHARGES (the price the hospital sets for its services).
Amounts charged to the patient as payer for health care services.
Economic aspects related to the management and operation of a hospital.
The confinement of a patient in a hospital.
Hospitals engaged in educational and research programs, as well as providing medical care to the patients.
Hospitals located in metropolitan areas.
Special hospitals which provide care for ill children.
The administrative process of discharging the patient, alive or dead, from hospitals or other health facilities.
Absolute, comparative, or differential costs pertaining to services, institutions, resources, etc., or the analysis and study of these costs.
The term "United States" in a medical context often refers to the country where a patient or study participant resides, and is not a medical term per se, but relevant for epidemiological studies, healthcare policies, and understanding differences in disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes across various geographic locations.
Schedules of medical and nursing procedures, including diagnostic tests, medications, and consultations designed to effect an efficient, coordinated program of treatment. (From Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
The actual costs of providing services related to the delivery of health care, including the costs of procedures, therapies, and medications. It is differentiated from HEALTH EXPENDITURES, which refers to the amount of money paid for the services, and from fees, which refers to the amount charged, regardless of cost.
Available manpower, facilities, revenue, equipment, and supplies to produce requisite health care and services.
A system for classifying patient care by relating common characteristics such as diagnosis, treatment, and age to an expected consumption of hospital resources and length of stay. Its purpose is to provide a framework for specifying case mix and to reduce hospital costs and reimbursements and it forms the cornerstone of the prospective payment system.
Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.
A vital statistic measuring or recording the rate of death from any cause in hospitalized populations.
The process of accepting patients. The concept includes patients accepted for medical and nursing care in a hospital or other health care institution.
Large hospitals with a resident medical staff which provides continuous care to maternity, surgical and medical patients.
Hospitals maintained by a university for the teaching of medical students, postgraduate training programs, and clinical research.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Maryland" is not a recognized medical term with a specific definition in the medical field. It refers to a state in the United States. If you have any questions about a medical condition or treatment, I would be happy to try and help answer those!
A graphic device used in decision analysis, series of decision options are represented as branches (hierarchical).
Federal program, created by Public Law 89-97, Title XVIII-Health Insurance for the Aged, a 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act, that provides health insurance benefits to persons over the age of 65 and others eligible for Social Security benefits. It consists of two separate but coordinated programs: hospital insurance (MEDICARE PART A) and supplementary medical insurance (MEDICARE PART B). (Hospital Administration Terminology, AHA, 2d ed and A Discursive Dictionary of Health Care, US House of Representatives, 1976)
Extensive collections, reputedly complete, of facts and data garnered from material of a specialized subject area and made available for analysis and application. The collection can be automated by various contemporary methods for retrieval. The concept should be differentiated from DATABASES, BIBLIOGRAPHIC which is restricted to collections of bibliographic references.
Hospitals located in a rural area.
Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.
A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.
An infant during the first month after birth.
Personnel who provide nursing service to patients in a hospital.
Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.
Accidents on streets, roads, and highways involving drivers, passengers, pedestrians, or vehicles. Traffic accidents refer to AUTOMOBILES (passenger cars, buses, and trucks), BICYCLING, and MOTORCYCLES but not OFF-ROAD MOTOR VEHICLES; RAILROADS nor snowmobiles.
Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.
Research aimed at assessing the quality and effectiveness of health care as measured by the attainment of a specified end result or outcome. Measures include parameters such as improved health, lowered morbidity or mortality, and improvement of abnormal states (such as elevated blood pressure).
The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. It is differentiated from PREVALENCE, which refers to all cases, new or old, in the population at a given time.
Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.
The number of beds which a hospital has been designed and constructed to contain. It may also refer to the number of beds set up and staffed for use.
Hospitals which provide care for a single category of illness with facilities and staff directed toward a specific service.
Government-controlled hospitals which represent the major health facility for a designated geographic area.
Institutions with an organized medical staff which provide medical care to patients.
A class of hospitals that includes profit or not-for-profit hospitals that are controlled by a legal entity other than a government agency. (Hospital Administration Terminology, AHA, 2d ed)
The obtaining and management of funds for hospital needs and responsibility for fiscal affairs.
Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.
A set of techniques used when variation in several variables has to be studied simultaneously. In statistics, multivariate analysis is interpreted as any analytic method that allows simultaneous study of two or more dependent variables.
Procedures for finding the mathematical function which best describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In linear regression (see LINEAR MODELS) the relationship is constrained to be a straight line and LEAST-SQUARES ANALYSIS is used to determine the best fit. In logistic regression (see LOGISTIC MODELS) the dependent variable is qualitative rather than continuously variable and LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS are used to find the best relationship. In multiple regression, the dependent variable is considered to depend on more than a single independent variable.
An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.
Areawide planning for hospitals or planning of a particular hospital unit on the basis of projected consumer need. This does not include hospital design and construction or architectural plans.
The qualitative or quantitative estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to specified health hazards or from the absence of beneficial influences. (Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1988)
Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.
Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.

User fees and drug pricing policies: a study at Harare Central Hospital, Zimbabwe. (1/237)

In 1991, Zimbabwe introduced cost recovery measures as part of its programme of economic reforms, following a course taken by many developing countries. The system of user fees in public health care, aimed to 'protect and support the vulnerable groups' by exemption or incremental fees based on 4 income brackets. Drugs were charged at a percentage of the recommended retail price in the private sector. This study of 488 outpatients at a referral hospital in Harare examined how the new fee system functioned 6 months after its introduction. Patients were interviewed and their prescription records examined. Mean charges were determined for each fee category and revenue from drug charges was analyzed in relation to purchase cost to determine the gross profit. 31% of patients were exempted from all fees upon proof of monthly earnings of less than Z$150 (Z$5 = US$1). The remainder were classified into three fee-paying categories. The mean purchase cost for drug items was Z$3.89 per outpatient prescription. Outpatients paid a mean drug charge of Z$9.75 after exemption or discount. This was 2.5 times the cost price. The number of drug items obtained differed according to fee status: the fee-exempt category received a mean of 2.9 drug items compared with 1.9 drug items in the fee-paying categories. This difference originated at the point of prescribing. A number of practical problems in fee collection were noted. The drug pricing system generated high profit even after re-distribution to low-income users. This was attributed to economical and rationalized public sector drug procurement. Observation indicated that a proportion of the vulnerable were not effectively protected due to stringent requirements for proof of income. Appraisal of the fee policy indicated the need for more effective cross-subsidy and better administrative procedures; fee revenue should be directed towards improvement in quality of service.  (+info)

User fees and patient behaviour: evidence from Niamey National Hospital. (2/237)

Evidence is presented on the effects of price changes on the delay before seeking care and on referral status in a sample of hospital patients in Niger. Price changes are measured as differences across patients at one hospital in whether or not they pay for care, rather than as differences in prices across several hospitals. User fees are charged, but the fee system allows exemptions for some payor categories such as government employees, students, and indigent patients. Evidence is also presented on the effect of income on the delay before seeking care and referral status. The analysis demonstrates a technical point on whether household consumption or current income is a more appropriate measure of income. The analysis shows that user fees affect patient behaviour, but the effects are not the same for outpatients and inpatients. Outpatients who pay for care wait longer before seeking care, but inpatients do not. Inpatients who pay for care are more likely to be referred, but outpatients are not. Patients with more income wait less time to seek care and are less likely to be referred than other patients. Further, household consumption explains patient behaviour better than current income.  (+info)

Explaining price variations for the inpatient treatment of congestive heart failure. (3/237)

OBJECTIVE: To identify key factors affecting hospital charge variations in the treatment of congestive heart failure. STUDY DESIGN: The determinants of total charges and average charges (the latter being a measure of treatment intensity) were evaluated using hospital discharge abstract data from 1994. Multivariate regression methods were used to help isolate the impact of key predictors of charges. In addition to relating a variety of factors (e.g., drug treatment regimens, patient comorbidities, demographic characteristics, insurance status, treatment course) to hospital charges, the analysis controlled for hospital-specific fixed effects. The study includes the effects of pharmacologic agents--information typically unavailable on inpatient claims-based data. RESULTS: Drug treatment regimens, particularly treatment with inotropic agents, were associated with substantially higher total charges. Comorbidities also increased the cost of treating congestive heart failure, particularly when septicemia, pneumonia, or acute myocardial infarction were involved. In contrast, gender, race, and insurance status bore little relationship to total charges or average charges. CONCLUSION: The fixed-effects estimates revealed that substantial interhospital variations in charges persisted, suggesting that there may be significant opportunities to control the inpatient costs of treating congestive heart failure.  (+info)

Market power and hospital pricing: are nonprofits different? (4/237)

Dramatic changes in hospitals' operating environments are leading to major restructuring of hospital organizations. Hospital mergers and acquisitions are increasing each year, and conversions by hospitals to different forms of ownership also are continuing apace. Such changes require policymakers and regulators to develop and implement policies to ensure that consumers' interests are protected. An important consideration in this process is the impact on the price of hospital care following such transactions. This paper reviews empirical evidence that mergers that reduce competition will lead to price increases at both merging hospitals and their competitors, regardless of ownership status. We show that nonprofit and government hospitals have steadily become more willing to raise prices to exploit market power and discuss the implications for antitrust regulators and agencies that must approve nonprofit conversions.  (+info)

Comparison between the transabdominal and retroperitoneal approaches for aortic reconstruction in patients at high risk. (5/237)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the transabdominal approach with the retroperitoneal approach for elective aortic reconstruction in the patient who is at high risk. METHODS: From January 1992 through January 1997, 148 patients underwent aortic operations: 92 of the patients were classified as American Society of Anesthesia (ASA) class IV. Forty-four operations on the patients of ASA class IV were performed with the transabdominal approach (25 for abdominal aortic aneurysms and 19 for aortoiliac occlusive disease), and 48 operations were performed with the retroperitoneal approach (27 for abdominal aortic aneurysms and 21 for aortoiliac occlusive disease). There were no significant differences between the groups for comorbid risk factors or perioperative care. RESULTS: Among the patients of ASA class IV, eight (8.7%) died after operation (retroperitoneal, 3 [6.26%]; transabdominal, 5 [11.3%]; P =.5). There was no difference between groups in the number of pulmonary complications (retroperitoneal, 23 [47.9%]; transabdominal, 19 [43.2%]; P =.7) or in the development of incisional hernias (retroperitoneal, 6 [12.5%]; transabdominal, 5 [11.3%]; P =.5). The retroperitoneal approach was associated with a significant reduction in cardiac complications (retroperitoneal, 6 [12.5%]; transabdominal, 10 [22.7%]; P =.004) and in gastrointestinal complications (retroperitoneal, 5 [8.3%]; transabdominal, 15 [34.1%]). Operative time was significantly longer in the retroperitoneal group (retroperitoneal, 3.35 hours; transabdominal, 2.98 hours; P =.006), as was blood loss (retroperitoneal, 803 mL; transabdominal, 647 mL; P =.012). The patients in the retroperitoneal group required less intravenous narcotics (retroperitoneal, 36.6 +/- 21 mg; transabdominal, 49.5 +/- 28.5 mg; P =.004) and less epidural analgesics (retroperitoneal, 39.5 +/- 6.4 mg; transabdominal, 56.6 +/- 9.5 mg; P =.004). Hospital length of stay (retroperitoneal, 7.2 +/- 1.6 days; transabdominal, 12.8 +/- 2.3 days; P =.024) and hospital charges (retroperitoneal, $35,587 +/- $980; transabdominal, $54,832 +/- $1105; P =.04) were significantly lower in the retroperitoneal group. The survival rates at the 40-month follow-up period were similar between the groups (retroperitoneal, 81.3%; transabdominal, 78.7%; P =.53). CONCLUSION: In this subset of patients who were at high risk for aortic reconstruction, the postoperative complications were common. However, the number of complications was significantly lower in the retroperitoneal group. Aortic reconstruction in patients of ASA class IV appears to be more safely and economically performed with the retroperitoneal approach.  (+info)

Unofficial fees in Bangladesh: price, equity and institutional issues. (6/237)

The widespread collection of unofficial fees at health facilities is a common form of rent-seeking behaviour in Bangladesh. Typically, unofficial fees come in the form of cash payments for the performance of required services, for direct purchase of drugs and medical-surgical requisites, and for service access. Using observational and interview methods, this study explores linkages between official and unofficial fees at three Bangladesh health facility levels; primary care Thana Health Complexes, secondary or district hospitals, and medical college hospitals. The study estimates payment levels for different income classes and different payor types at these facilities, thereby highlighting potential equity, price and institutional questions associated with unofficial fees. Not only does the practice have clear income and equity effects, there also appear to be direct effects upon patient satisfaction, perception of quality, and the ability to pay for health services. The article concludes with a discussion of 'rent capture' processes at Bangladesh facilities and the effect of unofficial fees in six areas of health sector reform: displaced official policies, reduced merit goods production, upward income redistribution, distorted human resource development, growth of facility inefficiency, and obstruction of market reforms.  (+info)

Long-term benefit of primary angioplasty as compared with thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction. (7/237)

BACKGROUND: As compared with thrombolytic therapy, primary coronary angioplasty results in a higher rate of patency of the infarct-related coronary artery, lower rates of stroke and reinfarction, and higher in-hospital or 30-day survival rates. However, the comparative long-term efficacy of these two approaches has not been carefully studied. METHODS: We randomly assigned a total of 395 patients with acute myocardial infarction to treatment with angioplasty or intravenous streptokinase. Clinical information was collected for a mean (+/-SD) of 5+/-2 years, and medical charges associated with the two treatments were compared. RESULTS: A total of 194 patients were assigned to undergo primary angioplasty, and 201 to receive streptokinase. Mortality was 13 percent in the angioplasty group, as compared with 24 percent in the streptokinase group (relative risk, 0.54; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.36 to 0.87). Nonfatal reinfarction occurred in 6 percent and 22 percent of the two groups, respectively (relative risk, 0.27; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.15 to 0.52). The combined incidence of death and nonfatal reinfarction was also lower among patients assigned to angioplasty than among those assigned to streptokinase, with a relative risk of 0.13 (95 percent confidence interval, 0.05 to 0.37) for early events (within the first 30 days) and a relative risk of 0.62 (95 percent confidence interval, 0.43 to 0.91) for late events (after 30 days). The rates of readmission for heart failure and ischemia were also lower among patients in the angioplasty group than among patients in the streptokinase group. Total medical charges per patient were lower in the angioplasty group (16,090 dollars) than in the streptokinase group (16,813 dollars, P=0.05). CONCLUSIONS: During five years of follow-up, primary coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction was associated with lower rates of early and late death and nonfatal reinfarction, fewer hospital readmissions for ischemia or heart failure, and lower total medical charges than treatment with intravenous streptokinase.  (+info)

Outpatient-based bone marrow transplantation for hematologic malignancies: cost saving or cost shifting? (8/237)

PURPOSE: To determine whether a shift in care from an inpatient-based to an outpatient-based bone marrow transplantation (BMT) program decreased charges to payers without increasing clinical complications or out-of-pocket costs to patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This nonrandomized prospective cohort study compared clinical and economic outcomes for 132 consecutive BMT patients with hematologic malignancies who received either inpatient- or outpatient-based BMT care. RESULTS: Seventeen of 132 BMT patients underwent outpatient-based BMT. Compared with the inpatient-based group, the outpatient-based group had a markedly lower mean number of inpatient hospital days (22 v 47; P <.001) and decreased mean inpatient facility charges ($61,059 less per patient; P <.0001) but had higher mean outpatient facility charges ($49,732 higher; P <. 0001). Total professional fees were similar for the groups. The mean total charge to payers was only 7% less ($12,652; P =.21) for outpatient-based BMT than for inpatient-based BMT, but total charge was 34% less for outpatient compared with inpatient BMT ($54,240; P = 0.056) in a subset of patients who had a standard rather than high risk of treatment failure. There was no significant difference between groups in out-of-pocket costs for transportation, lodging, meals, home nursing, household assistance, child care, medication expenses, or unreimbursed medical bills. There also was no significant difference between groups in reported income lost, involuntary unemployment, or months of disability. The two groups had similar rates of major complications, including death, significant acute graft-versus-host disease, and veno-occlusive disease of the liver. CONCLUSION: Increased use of outpatient-based BMT should produce substantial cost savings for payers without adverse effects on patients for those patients who do not have a high risk of treatment failure.  (+info)

Hospital charges refer to the total amount that a hospital charges for providing medical and healthcare services, including room and board, surgery, laboratory tests, medications, and other related expenses. These charges are typically listed on a patient's bill or invoice and can vary widely depending on the type of care provided, the complexity of the treatment, and the specific hospital or healthcare facility. It is important to note that hospital charges may not reflect the actual cost of care, as many hospitals negotiate discounted rates with insurance companies and government payers. Additionally, patients may be responsible for paying a portion of these charges out-of-pocket, depending on their insurance coverage and other factors.

"Length of Stay" (LOS) is a term commonly used in healthcare to refer to the amount of time a patient spends receiving care in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility. It is typically measured in hours, days, or weeks and can be used as a metric for various purposes such as resource planning, quality assessment, and reimbursement. The length of stay can vary depending on the type of illness or injury, the severity of the condition, the patient's response to treatment, and other factors. It is an important consideration in healthcare management and can have significant implications for both patients and providers.

Hospital costs are the total amount of money that is expended by a hospital to provide medical and healthcare services to patients. These costs can include expenses related to:

* Hospital staff salaries and benefits
* Supplies, such as medications, medical devices, and surgical equipment
* Utilities, such as electricity, water, and heating
* Facility maintenance and renovation
* Equipment maintenance and purchase
* Administrative costs, such as billing and insurance processing

Hospital costs can also be classified into fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs are those that do not change with the volume of services provided, such as rent or depreciation of equipment. Variable costs are those that change with the volume of services provided, such as supplies and medications.

It's important to note that hospital costs can vary widely depending on factors such as the complexity of care provided, the geographic location of the hospital, and the patient population served. Additionally, hospital costs may not always align with charges or payments for healthcare services, which can be influenced by factors such as negotiated rates with insurance companies and government reimbursement policies.

Fees and charges in a medical context refer to the costs that patients are required to pay for healthcare services, treatments, or procedures. These may include:

1. Professional fees: The amount charged by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, or therapists for their time, expertise, and services provided during consultations, examinations, or treatments.

2. Hospital charges: The costs associated with a patient's hospital stay, including room and board, nursing care, medications, and diagnostic tests.

3. Facility fees: Additional charges levied by hospitals, clinics, or ambulatory surgery centers to cover the overhead expenses of maintaining the facility and its equipment.

4. Procedure or treatment-specific fees: Costs directly related to specific medical procedures, surgeries, or treatments, such as anesthesia, radiology services, laboratory tests, or surgical supplies.

5. Ancillary fees: Additional costs for items like crutches, slings, or durable medical equipment that patients may need during their recovery process.

6. Insurance copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles: The portion of healthcare expenses that patients are responsible for paying based on their insurance policy terms.

It is essential for patients to understand the fees and charges associated with their medical care to make informed decisions about their treatment options and manage their healthcare costs effectively.

Hospital economics refers to the study and application of economic principles and concepts in the management and operation of hospitals and healthcare organizations. This field examines issues such as cost containment, resource allocation, financial management, reimbursement systems, and strategic planning. The goal of hospital economics is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hospital operations while maintaining high-quality patient care. It involves understanding and analyzing various economic factors that affect hospitals, including government regulations, market forces, technological advancements, and societal values. Hospital economists may work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, consulting firms, academic institutions, and government agencies.

Hospitalization is the process of admitting a patient to a hospital for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, surgery, or other health care services. It involves staying in the hospital as an inpatient, typically under the care of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The length of stay can vary depending on the individual's medical condition and the type of treatment required. Hospitalization may be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as to receive intensive care, to undergo diagnostic tests or procedures, to recover from surgery, or to manage chronic illnesses or injuries.

A "Teaching Hospital" is a healthcare institution that provides medical education and training to future healthcare professionals, such as medical students, residents, and fellows. These hospitals are often affiliated with medical schools or universities and have a strong focus on research and innovation in addition to patient care. They typically have a larger staff of specialized doctors and medical professionals who can provide comprehensive care for complex and rare medical conditions. Teaching hospitals also serve as important resources for their communities, providing access to advanced medical treatments and contributing to the development of new healthcare technologies and practices.

"Urban hospitals" is not a medical term per se, but rather a term that describes the location and setting of healthcare facilities. In this context, "urban" refers to densely populated cities or built-up areas, as opposed to rural or suburban regions. Therefore, urban hospitals are medical institutions located in or near urban centers, serving large populations and typically providing a wide range of specialized services.

These hospitals often have more resources, advanced technology, and subspecialties compared to their rural counterparts due to the higher patient volume and financial support they receive. They also tend to be teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools and research institutions, contributing significantly to medical education, innovation, and clinical trials.

However, it is important to note that urban hospitals may face unique challenges in providing care, such as serving diverse populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, addressing health disparities, managing high patient volumes, and dealing with issues related to overcrowding and resource allocation.

A pediatric hospital is a specialized medical facility that provides comprehensive healthcare services for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21. These hospitals employ medical professionals with expertise in treating various childhood illnesses, injuries, and developmental disorders. The facilities are designed to cater to the unique needs of children, including child-friendly environments, specialized equipment, and age-appropriate care.

Pediatric hospitals offer a wide range of services such as inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and mental health services. They also focus on preventive healthcare, family-centered care, and education to support the overall well-being of their young patients. Some pediatric hospitals may specialize further, focusing on specific areas such as cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, or orthopedics.

Patient discharge is a medical term that refers to the point in time when a patient is released from a hospital or other healthcare facility after receiving treatment. This process typically involves the physician or healthcare provider determining that the patient's condition has improved enough to allow them to continue their recovery at home or in another appropriate setting.

The discharge process may include providing the patient with instructions for ongoing care, such as medication regimens, follow-up appointments, and activity restrictions. The healthcare team may also provide educational materials and resources to help patients and their families manage their health conditions and prevent complications.

It is important for patients and their families to understand and follow the discharge instructions carefully to ensure a smooth transition back to home or another care setting and to promote continued recovery and good health.

Costs refer to the total amount of resources, such as money, time, and labor, that are expended in the provision of a medical service or treatment. Costs can be categorized into direct costs, which include expenses directly related to patient care, such as medication, supplies, and personnel; and indirect costs, which include overhead expenses, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Cost analysis is the process of estimating and evaluating the total cost of a medical service or treatment. This involves identifying and quantifying all direct and indirect costs associated with the provision of care, and analyzing how these costs may vary based on factors such as patient volume, resource utilization, and reimbursement rates.

Cost analysis is an important tool for healthcare organizations to understand the financial implications of their operations and make informed decisions about resource allocation, pricing strategies, and quality improvement initiatives. It can also help policymakers and payers evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different treatment options and develop evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "United States" is a geopolitical entity, specifically the name of the country consisting of 50 states, and it is not a medical term or concept. Therefore, I can't provide a medical definition for it. If you have any questions related to health, medicine, or biology, I would be happy to try to help answer those!

Critical pathways, also known as clinical pathways or care maps, are specialized treatment plans for specific medical conditions. They are designed to standardize and improve the quality of care by providing evidence-based guidelines for each stage of a patient's treatment, from diagnosis to discharge. Critical pathways aim to reduce variations in care, promote efficient use of resources, and enhance communication among healthcare providers. These pathways may include recommendations for medications, tests, procedures, and follow-up care based on best practices and current research evidence. By following critical pathways, healthcare professionals can ensure that patients receive timely, effective, and coordinated care, which can lead to better outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.

Retrospective studies, also known as retrospective research or looking back studies, are a type of observational study that examines data from the past to draw conclusions about possible causal relationships between risk factors and outcomes. In these studies, researchers analyze existing records, medical charts, or previously collected data to test a hypothesis or answer a specific research question.

Retrospective studies can be useful for generating hypotheses and identifying trends, but they have limitations compared to prospective studies, which follow participants forward in time from exposure to outcome. Retrospective studies are subject to biases such as recall bias, selection bias, and information bias, which can affect the validity of the results. Therefore, retrospective studies should be interpreted with caution and used primarily to generate hypotheses for further testing in prospective studies.

Health care costs refer to the expenses incurred for medical services, treatments, procedures, and products that are used to maintain or restore an individual's health. These costs can be categorized into several types:

1. Direct costs: These include payments made for doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, diagnostic tests, surgeries, and other medical treatments and services. Direct costs can be further divided into two subcategories:
* Out-of-pocket costs: Expenses paid directly by patients, such as co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and any uncovered medical services or products.
* Third-party payer costs: Expenses covered by insurance companies, government programs (like Medicare, Medicaid), or other entities that pay for health care services on behalf of patients.
2. Indirect costs: These are the expenses incurred as a result of illness or injury that indirectly impact an individual's ability to work and earn a living. Examples include lost productivity, absenteeism, reduced earning capacity, and disability benefits.
3. Non-medical costs: These are expenses related to caregiving, transportation, home modifications, assistive devices, and other non-medical services required for managing health conditions or disabilities.

Health care costs can vary significantly depending on factors such as the type of medical service, geographic location, insurance coverage, and individual health status. Understanding these costs is essential for patients, healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to make informed decisions about treatment options, resource allocation, and health system design.

Health resources refer to the personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies that are used in the delivery of healthcare services. This includes:

1. Human resources: Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

2. Physical resources: Hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.

3. Technological resources: Medical equipment and technology used for diagnosis and treatment, such as MRI machines, CT scanners, and electronic health records.

4. Financial resources: Funding for healthcare services, including public and private insurance, government funding, and out-of-pocket payments.

5. Informational resources: Research findings, evidence-based practices, and health education materials that inform healthcare decision-making.

The adequate availability, distribution, and utilization of these health resources are crucial for ensuring access to quality healthcare services and improving population health outcomes.

Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are a system of classifying hospital patients based on their severity of illness, resource utilization, and other factors. DRGs were developed by the US federal government to determine the relative cost of providing inpatient care for various types of diagnoses and procedures.

The DRG system categorizes patients into one of several hundred groups based on their diagnosis, treatment, and other clinical characteristics. Each DRG has a corresponding payment weight that reflects the average resource utilization and costs associated with caring for patients in that group. Hospitals are then reimbursed for inpatient services based on the DRG payment weights, providing an incentive to provide more efficient and cost-effective care.

DRGs have been widely adopted as a tool for managing healthcare costs and improving quality of care. They are used by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers to determine payments for inpatient hospital services. DRGs can also be used to compare the performance of hospitals and healthcare providers, identify best practices, and support quality improvement initiatives.

An emergency service in a hospital is a department that provides immediate medical or surgical care for individuals who are experiencing an acute illness, injury, or severe symptoms that require immediate attention. The goal of an emergency service is to quickly assess, stabilize, and treat patients who require urgent medical intervention, with the aim of preventing further harm or death.

Emergency services in hospitals typically operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are staffed by teams of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals. These teams are trained to provide rapid evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, and severe infections.

In addition to providing emergency care, hospital emergency services also serve as a key point of entry for patients who require further hospitalization or specialized care. They work closely with other departments within the hospital, such as radiology, laboratory, and critical care units, to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. Overall, the emergency service in a hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive prompt and effective medical care during times of crisis.

Hospital mortality is a term used to describe the number or rate of deaths that occur in a hospital setting during a specific period. It is often used as a measure of the quality of healthcare provided by a hospital, as a higher hospital mortality rate may indicate poorer care or more complex cases being treated. However, it's important to note that hospital mortality rates can be influenced by many factors, including the severity of illness of the patients being treated, patient demographics, and the availability of resources and specialized care. Therefore, hospital mortality rates should be interpreted with caution and in the context of other quality metrics.

Patient admission in a medical context refers to the process by which a patient is formally accepted and registered into a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment or further medical care. This procedure typically includes the following steps:

1. Patient registration: The patient's personal information, such as name, address, contact details, and insurance coverage, are recorded in the hospital's system.
2. Clinical assessment: A healthcare professional evaluates the patient's medical condition to determine the appropriate level of care required and develop a plan for treatment. This may involve consulting with other healthcare providers, reviewing medical records, and performing necessary tests or examinations.
3. Bed assignment: Based on the clinical assessment, the hospital staff assigns an appropriate bed in a suitable unit (e.g., intensive care unit, step-down unit, general ward) for the patient's care.
4. Informed consent: The healthcare team explains the proposed treatment plan and associated risks to the patient or their legal representative, obtaining informed consent before proceeding with any invasive procedures or significant interventions.
5. Admission orders: The attending physician documents the admission orders in the medical chart, specifying the diagnostic tests, medications, treatments, and care plans for the patient during their hospital stay.
6. Notification of family members or caregivers: Hospital staff informs the patient's emergency contact or next of kin about their admission and provides relevant information regarding their condition, treatment plan, and any necessary follow-up instructions.
7. Patient education: The healthcare team educates the patient on what to expect during their hospital stay, including potential side effects, self-care strategies, and discharge planning.

The goal of patient admission is to ensure a smooth transition into the healthcare facility, providing timely and appropriate care while maintaining open communication with patients, families, and caregivers throughout the process.

A "General Hospital" is a type of hospital that provides a broad range of medical and surgical services to a diverse patient population. It typically offers general medical care, emergency services, intensive care, diagnostic services (such as laboratory testing and imaging), and inpatient and outpatient surgical services. General hospitals may also have specialized departments or units for specific medical conditions or populations, such as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, oncology, and mental health. They are usually staffed by a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and support personnel. General hospitals can be found in both urban and rural areas and may be operated by governmental, non-profit, or for-profit organizations.

A "University Hospital" is a type of hospital that is often affiliated with a medical school or university. These hospitals serve as major teaching institutions where medical students, residents, and fellows receive their training and education. They are equipped with advanced medical technology and resources to provide specialized and tertiary care services. University hospitals also conduct research and clinical trials to advance medical knowledge and practices. Additionally, they often treat complex and rare cases and provide a wide range of medical services to the community.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Maryland" is a proper noun and does not have a medical definition. It is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. However, if you are referring to a specific medical term or concept that includes "Maryland," could you please provide more context? I'll do my best to help with accurate information based on the provided context.

A decision tree is a graphical representation of possible solutions to a decision based on certain conditions. It is a predictive modeling tool commonly used in statistics, data mining, and machine learning. In the medical field, decision trees can be used for clinical decision-making and predicting patient outcomes based on various factors such as symptoms, test results, or demographic information.

In a decision tree, each internal node represents a feature or attribute, and each branch represents a possible value or outcome of that feature. The leaves of the tree represent the final decisions or predictions. Decision trees are constructed by recursively partitioning the data into subsets based on the most significant attributes until a stopping criterion is met.

Decision trees can be used for both classification and regression tasks, making them versatile tools in medical research and practice. They can help healthcare professionals make informed decisions about patient care, identify high-risk patients, and develop personalized treatment plans. However, it's important to note that decision trees are only as good as the data they are trained on, and their accuracy may be affected by biases or limitations in the data.

Medicare is a social insurance program in the United States, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), that provides health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over; or who have certain disabilities; or who have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).

The program consists of four parts:

1. Hospital Insurance (Part A), which helps pay for inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and home health care.
2. Medical Insurance (Part B), which helps pay for doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
3. Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), which are private insurance plans that provide all of your Part A and Part B benefits, and may include additional benefits like dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
4. Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), which helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment.

Medicare is funded by payroll taxes, premiums paid by beneficiaries, and general revenue. Beneficiaries typically pay a monthly premium for Part B and Part D coverage, while Part A is generally free for those who have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 40 quarters.

A factual database in the medical context is a collection of organized and structured data that contains verified and accurate information related to medicine, healthcare, or health sciences. These databases serve as reliable resources for various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and patients, to access evidence-based information for making informed decisions and enhancing knowledge.

Examples of factual medical databases include:

1. PubMed: A comprehensive database of biomedical literature maintained by the US National Library of Medicine (NLM). It contains citations and abstracts from life sciences journals, books, and conference proceedings.
2. MEDLINE: A subset of PubMed, MEDLINE focuses on high-quality, peer-reviewed articles related to biomedicine and health. It is the primary component of the NLM's database and serves as a critical resource for healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide.
3. Cochrane Library: A collection of systematic reviews and meta-analyses focused on evidence-based medicine. The library aims to provide unbiased, high-quality information to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
4. OVID: A platform that offers access to various medical and healthcare databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO. It facilitates the search and retrieval of relevant literature for researchers, clinicians, and students.
5. ClinicalTrials.gov: A registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies conducted around the world. The platform aims to increase transparency and accessibility of clinical trial data for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients.
6. UpToDate: An evidence-based, physician-authored clinical decision support resource that provides information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions. It serves as a point-of-care tool for healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and improve patient care.
7. TRIP Database: A search engine designed to facilitate evidence-based medicine by providing quick access to high-quality resources, including systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, and practice recommendations.
8. National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): A database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents developed through a rigorous review process. The NGC aims to provide clinicians, healthcare providers, and policymakers with reliable guidance for patient care.
9. DrugBank: A comprehensive, freely accessible online database containing detailed information about drugs, their mechanisms, interactions, and targets. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students in the field of pharmacology and drug discovery.
10. Genetic Testing Registry (GTR): A database that provides centralized information about genetic tests, test developers, laboratories offering tests, and clinical validity and utility of genetic tests. It serves as a resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing.

"Rural Hospital" is a term that refers to a healthcare facility located in a rural area, providing inpatient and outpatient services to people living in those regions. According to the National Rural Health Association, a rural hospital is generally defined as a hospital located in a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or less and with a majority of the population (over 50%) living in rural areas.

Rural hospitals often serve as critical access points for healthcare services, offering a broad range of medical care including emergency services, primary care, surgery, obstetrics, and mental health services. They are essential for ensuring that residents of rural communities have access to necessary medical care, especially when considering the challenges associated with longer travel distances and limited availability of healthcare providers in these areas.

Rural hospitals often face unique challenges compared to their urban counterparts, such as financial difficulties due to lower patient volumes, higher rates of uncompensated care, and a greater reliance on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Additionally, rural hospitals may struggle with recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, which can impact the quality and availability of care for patients in these communities.

Postoperative complications refer to any unfavorable condition or event that occurs during the recovery period after a surgical procedure. These complications can vary in severity and may include, but are not limited to:

1. Infection: This can occur at the site of the incision or inside the body, such as pneumonia or urinary tract infection.
2. Bleeding: Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) can lead to a drop in blood pressure and may require further surgical intervention.
3. Blood clots: These can form in the deep veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and can potentially travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
4. Wound dehiscence: This is when the surgical wound opens up, which can lead to infection and further complications.
5. Pulmonary issues: These include atelectasis (collapsed lung), pneumonia, or respiratory failure.
6. Cardiovascular problems: These include abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), heart attack, or stroke.
7. Renal failure: This can occur due to various reasons such as dehydration, blood loss, or the use of certain medications.
8. Pain management issues: Inadequate pain control can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and decreased mobility.
9. Nausea and vomiting: These can be caused by anesthesia, opioid pain medication, or other factors.
10. Delirium: This is a state of confusion and disorientation that can occur in the elderly or those with certain medical conditions.

Prompt identification and management of these complications are crucial to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient.

Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a systematic process used to compare the costs and benefits of different options to determine which one provides the greatest net benefit. In a medical context, CBA can be used to evaluate the value of medical interventions, treatments, or policies by estimating and monetizing all the relevant costs and benefits associated with each option.

The costs included in a CBA may include direct costs such as the cost of the intervention or treatment itself, as well as indirect costs such as lost productivity or time away from work. Benefits may include improved health outcomes, reduced morbidity or mortality, and increased quality of life.

Once all the relevant costs and benefits have been identified and quantified, they are typically expressed in monetary terms to allow for a direct comparison. The option with the highest net benefit (i.e., the difference between total benefits and total costs) is considered the most cost-effective.

It's important to note that CBA has some limitations and can be subject to various biases and assumptions, so it should be used in conjunction with other evaluation methods to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the value of medical interventions or policies.

A newborn infant is a baby who is within the first 28 days of life. This period is also referred to as the neonatal period. Newborns require specialized care and attention due to their immature bodily systems and increased vulnerability to various health issues. They are closely monitored for signs of well-being, growth, and development during this critical time.

'Hospital Nursing Staff' refers to the group of healthcare professionals who are licensed and trained to provide nursing care to patients in a hospital setting. They work under the direction of a nurse manager or director and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and other support staff.

Hospital nursing staff can include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or vocational nurses (LVNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) such as nursing assistants, orderlies, and patient care technicians. Their responsibilities may vary depending on their role and the needs of the patients, but they typically include:

* Administering medications and treatments prescribed by physicians
* Monitoring patients' vital signs and overall condition
* Providing emotional support and education to patients and their families
* Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
* Documenting patient care and progress in medical records
* Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Hospital nursing staff play a critical role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of hospitalized patients, and they are essential members of the healthcare team.

A wound is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are cut, pierced, torn, or otherwise broken. Wounds can be caused by a variety of factors, including accidents, violence, surgery, or certain medical conditions. There are several different types of wounds, including:

* Incisions: These are cuts that are made deliberately, often during surgery. They are usually straight and clean.
* Lacerations: These are tears in the skin or other tissues. They can be irregular and jagged.
* Abrasions: These occur when the top layer of skin is scraped off. They may look like a bruise or a scab.
* Punctures: These are wounds that are caused by sharp objects, such as needles or knives. They are usually small and deep.
* Avulsions: These occur when tissue is forcibly torn away from the body. They can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.

Injuries refer to any harm or damage to the body, including wounds. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and head trauma. It is important to seek medical attention for any injury that is causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding, or if there is a suspected bone fracture or head injury.

In general, wounds and injuries should be cleaned and covered with a sterile bandage to prevent infection. Depending on the severity of the wound or injury, additional medical treatment may be necessary. This may include stitches for deep cuts, immobilization for broken bones, or surgery for more serious injuries. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to prevent complications.

Traffic accidents are incidents that occur when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a stationary object, resulting in damage or injury. These accidents can be caused by various factors such as driver error, distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and adverse weather conditions. Traffic accidents can range from minor fender benders to severe crashes that result in serious injuries or fatalities. They are a significant public health concern and cause a substantial burden on healthcare systems, emergency services, and society as a whole.

Treatment outcome is a term used to describe the result or effect of medical treatment on a patient's health status. It can be measured in various ways, such as through symptoms improvement, disease remission, reduced disability, improved quality of life, or survival rates. The treatment outcome helps healthcare providers evaluate the effectiveness of a particular treatment plan and make informed decisions about future care. It is also used in clinical research to compare the efficacy of different treatments and improve patient care.

In epidemiology, the incidence of a disease is defined as the number of new cases of that disease within a specific population over a certain period of time. It is typically expressed as a rate, with the number of new cases in the numerator and the size of the population at risk in the denominator. Incidence provides information about the risk of developing a disease during a given time period and can be used to compare disease rates between different populations or to monitor trends in disease occurrence over time.

In the field of medicine, "time factors" refer to the duration of symptoms or time elapsed since the onset of a medical condition, which can have significant implications for diagnosis and treatment. Understanding time factors is crucial in determining the progression of a disease, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments, and making critical decisions regarding patient care.

For example, in stroke management, "time is brain," meaning that rapid intervention within a specific time frame (usually within 4.5 hours) is essential to administering tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), a clot-busting drug that can minimize brain damage and improve patient outcomes. Similarly, in trauma care, the "golden hour" concept emphasizes the importance of providing definitive care within the first 60 minutes after injury to increase survival rates and reduce morbidity.

Time factors also play a role in monitoring the progression of chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, where regular follow-ups and assessments help determine appropriate treatment adjustments and prevent complications. In infectious diseases, time factors are crucial for initiating antibiotic therapy and identifying potential outbreaks to control their spread.

Overall, "time factors" encompass the significance of recognizing and acting promptly in various medical scenarios to optimize patient outcomes and provide effective care.

Hospital bed capacity, in a medical context, refers to the maximum number of hospital beds that are available and equipped to admit and care for patients in a healthcare facility. This capacity is determined by factors such as the physical layout and size of the hospital, the number of nursing and support staff, and the availability of medical equipment and supplies. Hospital bed capacity can be categorized into different types, including:

1. Usual Bed Capacity: The total number of beds that are regularly available for patient care in a hospital.
2. Adjusted Bed Capacity: The total number of beds that can be made available for patient care after accounting for temporary closures or conversions of beds for special purposes, such as during an outbreak or emergency situation.
3. Surge Bed Capacity: The additional number of beds that can be made available beyond the adjusted bed capacity to accommodate a sudden influx of patients due to a disaster, pandemic, or other mass casualty event.

It is important to note that hospital bed capacity does not necessarily reflect the actual number of patients that can be safely and effectively cared for at any given time, as factors such as staffing levels, equipment availability, and patient acuity must also be taken into consideration.

Special hospitals are medical facilities that provide specialized services and care for specific patient populations or medical conditions. These hospitals are designed to handle complex medical cases that require advanced technology, specialized equipment, and trained healthcare professionals with expertise in certain areas of medicine. Examples of special hospitals include:

1. Psychiatric Hospitals: Also known as mental health hospitals, these facilities focus on providing care for patients with mental illnesses, emotional disorders, or substance abuse issues. They offer various treatments, such as therapy, counseling, and medication management, to help patients manage their conditions.

2. Rehabilitation Hospitals: These hospitals specialize in helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries that have left them with temporary or permanent disabilities. They provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with other supportive services, to assist patients in regaining their independence and improving their quality of life.

3. Children's Hospitals: These hospitals are dedicated to providing healthcare services specifically for children and adolescents. They have specialized pediatric departments, equipment, and trained staff to address the unique medical needs of this patient population.

4. Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs): LTACHs provide extended care for patients with chronic illnesses or severe injuries who require ongoing medical treatment and monitoring. They often have specialized units for specific conditions, such as ventilator weaning or wound care.

5. Cancer Hospitals: Also known as comprehensive cancer centers, these hospitals focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of various types of cancer. They typically have multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and researchers, working together to provide comprehensive care for cancer patients.

6. Teaching Hospitals: Although not a specific type of medical condition, teaching hospitals are affiliated with medical schools and serve as training grounds for future doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. They often have access to the latest research, technology, and treatments and may participate in clinical trials or innovative treatment approaches.

A district hospital is a type of healthcare facility that provides medical services to a specific geographic area, or "district." These hospitals are typically smaller than regional or tertiary care facilities and offer a range of general and specialized medical services to the local population. They serve as the primary point of contact for many patients seeking medical care and may provide emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation. District hospitals are an essential part of healthcare systems in many countries, particularly in rural or underserved areas where access to larger medical centers may be limited.

A hospital is a healthcare facility where patients receive medical treatment, diagnosis, and care for various health conditions, injuries, or diseases. It is typically staffed with medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who provide round-the-clock medical services. Hospitals may offer inpatient (overnight) stays or outpatient (same-day) services, depending on the nature of the treatment required. They are equipped with various medical facilities like operating rooms, diagnostic equipment, intensive care units (ICUs), and emergency departments to handle a wide range of medical situations. Hospitals may specialize in specific areas of medicine, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, or trauma care.

Private hospitals are medical facilities that are owned and operated by private entities, such as corporations or individuals, rather than being government-owned. They are funded through patient fees, private insurance, and some may also receive funding from charitable organizations. Private hospitals can offer a range of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic tests, and surgeries. They may have the flexibility to offer more specialized medical equipment and procedures compared to public hospitals, as well as potentially having shorter wait times for non-emergency procedures. However, private hospitals may not be accessible to all individuals due to their cost, and they may prioritize profit over patient care in some cases.

Financial management in a hospital setting refers to the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of financial resources in order to achieve the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic objectives. This includes developing financial strategies, preparing budget plans, managing revenue cycles, controlling costs, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and making informed decisions about resource allocation. Effective financial management is critical for the sustainability and growth of hospitals, as it enables them to provide high-quality patient care while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal studies, are a type of cohort study in which data is collected forward in time, following a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or exposure over a period of time. The researchers clearly define the study population and exposure of interest at the beginning of the study and follow up with the participants to determine the outcomes that develop over time. This type of study design allows for the investigation of causal relationships between exposures and outcomes, as well as the identification of risk factors and the estimation of disease incidence rates. Prospective studies are particularly useful in epidemiology and medical research when studying diseases with long latency periods or rare outcomes.

Multivariate analysis is a statistical method used to examine the relationship between multiple independent variables and a dependent variable. It allows for the simultaneous examination of the effects of two or more independent variables on an outcome, while controlling for the effects of other variables in the model. This technique can be used to identify patterns, associations, and interactions among multiple variables, and is commonly used in medical research to understand complex health outcomes and disease processes. Examples of multivariate analysis methods include multiple regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and discriminant analysis.

Regression analysis is a statistical technique used in medicine, as well as in other fields, to examine the relationship between one or more independent variables (predictors) and a dependent variable (outcome). It allows for the estimation of the average change in the outcome variable associated with a one-unit change in an independent variable, while controlling for the effects of other independent variables. This technique is often used to identify risk factors for diseases or to evaluate the effectiveness of medical interventions. In medical research, regression analysis can be used to adjust for potential confounding variables and to quantify the relationship between exposures and health outcomes. It can also be used in predictive modeling to estimate the probability of a particular outcome based on multiple predictors.

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"Risk factors" are any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury. They can be divided into modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed through lifestyle choices or medical treatment, while non-modifiable risk factors are inherent traits such as age, gender, or genetic predisposition. Examples of modifiable risk factors include smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet, while non-modifiable risk factors include age, sex, and family history. It is important to note that having a risk factor does not guarantee that a person will develop the disease, but rather indicates an increased susceptibility.

Hospital planning, in the medical context, refers to the process of designing, developing, and managing healthcare facilities to ensure they meet the current and future needs of the population they serve. It involves strategic planning, financial forecasting, architectural design, infrastructure development, and operational management. The goal is to create an efficient, safe, and patient-centered environment that supports high-quality care, complies with regulatory standards, and optimizes resource utilization. This process may also include considerations for emergency preparedness, technological integration, and sustainable practices.

Risk assessment in the medical context refers to the process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks to patients, healthcare workers, or the community related to healthcare delivery. It involves determining the likelihood and potential impact of adverse events or hazards, such as infectious diseases, medication errors, or medical devices failures, and implementing measures to mitigate or manage those risks. The goal of risk assessment is to promote safe and high-quality care by identifying areas for improvement and taking action to minimize harm.

A cohort study is a type of observational study in which a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or exposure are followed up over time to determine the incidence of a specific outcome or outcomes. The cohort, or group, is defined based on the exposure status (e.g., exposed vs. unexposed) and then monitored prospectively to assess for the development of new health events or conditions.

Cohort studies can be either prospective or retrospective in design. In a prospective cohort study, participants are enrolled and followed forward in time from the beginning of the study. In contrast, in a retrospective cohort study, researchers identify a cohort that has already been assembled through medical records, insurance claims, or other sources and then look back in time to assess exposure status and health outcomes.

Cohort studies are useful for establishing causality between an exposure and an outcome because they allow researchers to observe the temporal relationship between the two. They can also provide information on the incidence of a disease or condition in different populations, which can be used to inform public health policy and interventions. However, cohort studies can be expensive and time-consuming to conduct, and they may be subject to bias if participants are not representative of the population or if there is loss to follow-up.

A Severity of Illness Index is a measurement tool used in healthcare to assess the severity of a patient's condition and the risk of mortality or other adverse outcomes. These indices typically take into account various physiological and clinical variables, such as vital signs, laboratory values, and co-morbidities, to generate a score that reflects the patient's overall illness severity.

Examples of Severity of Illness Indices include the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) system, the Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS), and the Mortality Probability Model (MPM). These indices are often used in critical care settings to guide clinical decision-making, inform prognosis, and compare outcomes across different patient populations.

It is important to note that while these indices can provide valuable information about a patient's condition, they should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decision-making. Rather, they should be considered in conjunction with other factors, such as the patient's overall clinical presentation, treatment preferences, and goals of care.

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Gordon Rayner (December 8, 2012). "'Cruel' hospital hoax still playing on radio". The Daily Telegraph. London. "No charges for ... In 2012, Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse at King Edward VII hospital who was attending a pregnant Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, ... The incident and the following death received intense media coverage and triggered an investigation, but no charges were laid. ...
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Nothing came of the charges. A review of two years' of his writings not only found nothing "subversive", even by the somewhat ... Varzaly died June 3, 1957, in Pittsburgh's Montefiore Hospital. He is interred in Homewood Cemetery, a nonsectarian burial ...
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"Hospital car parking charges are scrapped". belfastmedia.com. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022. "Hospital Parking Charges ... "All hospital car parking charges in Scotland to be scrapped". BBC News. 24 August 2021. "Free hospital parking under way". BBC ... No charges are made anywhere in the UK for prescriptions administered at a hospital, by a doctor or at an NHS walk-in centre. ... Parking charges at hospitals in Northern Ireland will be abolished in 2024, when an Act passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly ...
Ultimately, Roxanne Gay was determined to have schizophrenia and confined to the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. All charges were ... She was charged with the murder by the Camden County, New Jersey district attorney. Roxanne claimed that the attack on her ... His wife had signed a complaint against Gay after one hospital stay, but later dropped the complaint. The case became a cause ...
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The Obama administration made public on Wednesday previously unpublished hospital charges for the 100 most common inpatient ... Hospital-Based Medicine > General Hospital Practice Medicare Reveals Hospital Charge Information. by David Pittman, Washington ... Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., charged nearly $26,000 to implant a pacemaker while the University of Mississippi Medical ... The American Hospital Association (AHA) said healthcares "charge" system is a matter of financing that urgently needs updating ...
Three teenage boys have been charged with assaulting staff members at a hospital in Bangor, Maine. ... 3 Teens Charged with Assaulting Hospital Staff Three teenage boys have been charged with assaulting staff members at a hospital ... Three teenage boys have been charged with assaulting staff members at a hospital in Bangor, Maine.. Bangor Police say the teens ... Two 14-year-old boys, from Bangor and Jay, are charged with felony aggravated assault and are being detained. A 17-year-old boy ...
Muth is charged with second-degree murder in the fatal beating and strangulation of 91-year-old German socialite and journalist ... WASHINGTON (AP) - A German-born man charged with killing his much-older socialite wife missed a scheduled court appearance ...
... , believed to be connected to more. ... Twenty years after a series of deaths at a rural Missouri hospital, a former worker has been charged with murder. ... It is unclear if Hall will face additional murder charges for the other deaths that happened during the five months she worked ... the Chillicothe hospital experienced 18 "code blue" incidents, which usually indicates cardiac arrest. ...
Some Dublin hospitals are charging patients and visitors over seven times more to park their cars than hospitals outside the ... Dublin hospitals criticised for exorbitant parking charges Car-park facilities in the capital can cost up to seven times more ... There should be a nominal charge but not more," he said.. "It is our experience that not all of the hospitals are identifying ... This compares with a blanket charge of just €2 in Portiuncula hospital in Galway for any length of stay, €3 per day in Wexford ...
... Bill. The Committe stage for the Hospital Parking Charges Bill finished on 25 February 2022. Further ...
Police have charged a woman with murder for a fatal stabbing that occurred inside a Johns Hopkins Hospital room Friday ... Police ID Woman Charged With Murdering Husband At Hopkins Hospital. October 14, 2017 / 10:49 PM EDT. / CBS Baltimore ... Police have charged a woman with murder after they say she fatally stabbed her husband inside a Johns Hopkins Hospital room ... Hospital staff told police that Jones and Yancey had been arguing while waiting for their 14-year-old son to get a procedure. ...
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... this study analyzes the role of payments for involuntary out-of-network care for New Jersey hospitals financial performance ... hospitals had to be certified by Medicare as a short-stay hospital and report into the New Jersey Acute Care Hospital Cost ... combining all 71 hospitals in our sample and breaking down hospitals into the following categories:. *major teaching hospital ( ... Evaluating the Impact of Policies to Regulate Involuntary Out-of-Network Charges on New Jersey Hospitals. Nov 22, 2016 ...
The trial of an Ohio doctor accused in multiple hospital deaths began Feb. 22, with the defendant turning down a possible last- ... Trial underway for Ohio doctor charged in hospital deaths. Posted at 9:30 AM, March 14, 2022 and last updated 4:26 PM, July 5, ... Jennifer Hall pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the deaths of two patients, as well as one count of assault. More ... Husel, 46, was originally charged with 25 counts of murder. Last month, a judge agreed to dismiss 11 of those counts against ...
... "charge master" system, which has been the standard procedure in hospital pricing. Under the charge master system, hospitals ... Cost v. Charge One possible solution for cutting costs is for hospitals to use a "cost master" system instead of a traditional ... Hopefully more hospitals will start to follow the "cost master" approach.. Sabrina Morello is a Public Citizen health policy ... a hospital network in Utah and Idaho consisting of 22 hospitals and 185 clinics, has had great success in this area. The ...
Hospitals can choose to post charges in a variety of ways, but not all methods comply with CMSs recent rule that takes effect ... A hospital must show standard charges via the chargemaster or another form of the hospitals choosing-however-all items and ... usual charges for specific types of services. In this option, the hospital would present the average charge-and potentially ... For example, a hospital would not have to have a minimum chargemaster provided in order for the "encounter charges" option to ...
Teaching hospitals and government-run hospitals charged the least. ... An analysis of hospital charges in California couldnt explain the wide variation in listed prices for routine lab work. ... One California hospital charged $10 for a blood cholesterol test, while another hospital that ran the same test charged $10,169 ... 10 but some hospitals charged as much as $628. The researchers obtained the hospital charges for blood tests from reports that ...
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Parking charges there were suspended at the Sc ... Moves to reintroduce staff parking charges at three hospitals ... Parking charges there were suspended at the Scarborough, Bridlington and York hospitals during the COVID pandemic are due to be ... Moves to reintroduce staff parking charges at three hospitals in Yorkshire have been revised following feedback. ... Places for London seeks EV charging hub partner 28 Nov 2023. *Use of Durhams P&R sites less than half pre-Covid levels 2 Nov ...
Parking charges there were suspended at the Sc ... Moves to reintroduce staff parking charges at three hospitals ... Parking charges there were suspended at the Scarborough, Bridlington and York hospitals during the COVID pandemic are due to be ... Moves to reintroduce staff parking charges at three hospitals in Yorkshire have been revised following feedback. ... York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said central government funding to cover the lost parking fees was ...
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Federal prosecutors announced charges last week against a former hospital chief financial officer, two surgeons and two other ... Federal prosecutors announced charges last week against a former hospital chief financial officer, two surgeons and two other ... Michael Drobot, the former CEO of Pacific Hospital, pleaded guilty in 2014 to a role in the scheme and is cooperating with ... Paul Richard Randall, described by prosecutors as a healthcare marketer, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the scheme. ...
Six New York hospitals have agreed to repay sexual assault victims who were illegally charged as much as $3,000 for rape ... The hospitals have agreed to enact new billing policies to ensure that going forward victims dont get charged. Each hospital ... Six New York hospitals have agreed to repay sexual assault victims who were illegally charged as much as $3,000 for rape ... The federal Violence Against Women Act prohibits hospitals from charging assault survivors for rape kits. New York law mandates ...
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Final Rule on Transparency of Hospital Charges (Washington Update, August 8, 2018). by familyvoices , Aug 8, 2018 , NCFPP, ... Effective January 1, 2019, the new rule will require hospitals to make public a list of their standard charges via the Internet ... The rule also includes provisions intended to increase the transparency of hospital charges in order to prevent "surprise ... hospitals are required to make public a list of their standard charges. ...
Federal prosecutors have charged a former Scripps Health employee in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving the theft ... Hospital Worker Charged in COVID Relief Fraud Case. Prosecutors Allege Patients Information Used for Fake Unemployment Claims ... Hospital Worker Charged in COVID Relief Fraud Case. Was added to your briefcase ... Lombardo, Piekos, and Genetti were also charged with aggravated identity theft.. In addition, Lombardo was charged with felony ...
As a reminder, hospitals should not provide legal advice to patients on the impact of the public charge rule on their ... Hospitals can still explain whether someone is eligible for a health care or public benefits program, but only a qualified ... At this time, USCIS has withdrawn this alert and stated that it will enforce the public charge regulations that were in effect ... Instead, hospitals should refer patients to an immigration expert who can advise on the patients situation. ...
The boy was initially taken to Peterborough City Hospital with life-changing injuries ... A man has been charged with attempted murder following an assault which left a nine-year-old boy in hospital in Peterborough on ... Peterborough man charged with attempted murder after boy in hospital following attack. ... He has since been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place and has been remanded in custody to ...
... hospital s actual charges with the charges authorized pursuant to this section to determine whether the hospital s charges are ... A new major hospital shall submit to the Director a complete charge master for the hospital at least 60 days before becoming a ... The hospital shall charge the amount approved by the Director and shall credit the bill of any patient charged the amount ... 2. On or before July 1, 1991, each major hospital shall submit to the Department a complete charge master for the hospital that ...
It is clear, it is submitted, that Southland Hospital knew of and accepted, the charging for private consultations that ... Inappropriate preoperative and postoperative charges for cataract surgery in a public hospital Date: 29 Jun 2007 ... If [Dr C] were to charge for those visits in his private rooms (and I think it is appropriate that he does) then the charge ... Mrs A stated that Mrs B was "quite indignant" about the charges when they were later discussed. Mrs A discussed Dr Cs charges ...
... with the hospital saying it is reinvesting into its parking facilities ... Parking charges at the Royal Surrey County Hospital are to increase for the fourth time in three years. ... Deputy chief executive of the hospital, Alf Turner, said: "I do not like having to increase the car parking charges and in an ... Before April 2013, parking charges at the Guildford hospital had remained unchanged since 2005 when it was £2 for up to two ...
... including five former Tennessee hospital workers, with conspiracy in disclosing health data. Federal prosecutors say the six ... Source: Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital website). Authorities charged six people, including five former Tennessee hospital ... 5 Hospital Workers Charged with Selling Patient Information. Data of Patients Hurt in Auto Accidents Allegedly Sold to ... The former hospital employees charged in the case are Kirby Dandridge, Sylvia Taylor, Kara Thompson, Melanie Russell and ...
  • Two 14-year-old boys, from Bangor and Jay, are charged with felony aggravated assault and are being detained. (necn.com)
  • A 17-year-old boy from Bangor has been summoned for four misdemeanor assault charges and remains detained. (necn.com)
  • Jennifer Hall pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the deaths of two patients, as well as one count of assault. (courttv.com)
  • BREAKING NEWS: Timothy Haslett, Jr. has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault in connection with today's Excelsior Springs investigation. (kmov.com)
  • Six New York hospitals have agreed to repay sexual assault victims who were illegally charged as much as $3,000 for rape examinations that should've been billed to the state or their insurers, Attorney General Barbara Underwood said Thursday. (newser.com)
  • The federal Violence Against Women Act prohibits hospitals from charging assault survivors for rape kits. (newser.com)
  • A man has been charged with attempted murder following an assault which left a nine-year-old boy in hospital in Peterborough on Saturday (May 8). (cambridge-news.co.uk)
  • A 34-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning in connection with the aggravated assault of a hospital security guard. (dailynorthwestern.com)
  • The two security guards restrained the woman while waiting for police, who charged her with misdemeanor aggravated assault, he said. (dailynorthwestern.com)
  • Jones is now charged with felony aggravated assault and felony child endangerment, among other charges. (wpxi.com)
  • Moore, 59, of Trotwood, was charged Tuesday in Dayton with single counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and use of a deadly weapon during the commission of a violent crime. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • Prokaski has been charged with break and enter, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering threats. (aldergrovestar.com)
  • The data only include inpatient hospital services, but when asked about physician fees and other inpatient services, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official said those data could come later as the agency expands its price transparency initiative. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In fact, our firm has conducted national provider surveys on how hospitals are approaching price transparency and the areas that tend to receive the most price inquiries from patients. (hfma.org)
  • We've found that the vast majority of hospitals are complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) transparency language by providing a means for patients to request pricing information-but not-through public display of pricing information via a website or some other form. (hfma.org)
  • however, participation in a state online transparency initiative does not exempt a hospital from the requirement. (hfma.org)
  • The rule also includes provisions intended to increase the transparency of hospital charges in order to prevent "surprise medical bills. (familyvoices.org)
  • Both victims were transported to hospital by ambulance. (aldergrovestar.com)
  • All five were then transported by ambulance to area hospitals with minor injuries. (6abc.com)
  • 4. Casualties will be transported to hospitals by ambulance. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, (actual expenditures, charges, cost-to-charge ratios) only ranges of costs will be provided to reflect the used in studies of HAIs, it should be acknowledged uncertainty that results from using published cost that the cost estimates from the separate infection estimates from studies with more limited scope. (cdc.gov)
  • Charges were adjusted to approximate costs using institution-specific cost to charge ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • Virginia law prohibits out-of-network providers at in-network facilities from balance billing patients for emergency services at a hospital and certain non-emergency services. (childrensnational.org)
  • Common explanations for the varying costs -- patients' health status, hospital payer mix, teaching status -- don't seem accurate or clear from data CMS released, Blum said, adding that making such information public will help researchers, consumers, and others better ask questions and engage in debate over costs. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Some Dublin hospitals are charging patients and visitors over seven times more to park their cars than hospitals outside the capital, and are asking them to pay daily rates of up €15 per vehicle, according to figures obtained by the Sunday Tribune. (tribune.ie)
  • The latest figures, released by the HSE under the Freedom of Information Act, have prompted the Irish Patients Association (IPA) to claim that some hospitals are seeking to make up funding shortfalls by charging "exorbitant" car-parking rates. (tribune.ie)
  • Others, such as St Columcille's hospital in Loughlinstown and Roscommon county hospital, as well as most smaller regional hospitals, do not charge patients or visitors for parking. (tribune.ie)
  • Hospitals, particularly those in built-up urban areas where space is at a premium, have in the past pointed out that their charges help to ensure car-parking space is kept for patients and visitors rather than people looking for a free parking space while they go shopping or to work. (tribune.ie)
  • However, IPA chairman Stephen McMahon criticised the lack of consistency in charging and said patients or their families often had little choice but to pay "exorbitant" charges at what can be a very difficult time in their lives. (tribune.ie)
  • New Jersey's current regulations emphasize patient protection, in that patients are only responsible for the portion of the cost that they would have incurred for in-network care, and health plans must pay the remainder of the provider's charges. (rand.org)
  • With hospital costs still accounting for about a third of health care spending, hospital payment regulations must balance the complex and sometimes conflicting objectives of ensuring access to care, limiting the financial burden on patients, and controlling overall costs. (rand.org)
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The trial of an Ohio doctor accused in multiple hospital deaths began Feb. 22, with the defendant turning down a possible last-minute plea deal, and jurors hearing two sides of what led to the deaths of 14 patients under the doctor's care . (courttv.com)
  • Officials with the California Hospital Association dismissed the report as irrelevant, saying that the vast majority of patients pay discounted rates that have been negotiated by their insurance plans. (wunc.org)
  • Some uninsured patients, as well those with insurance who have gone out of network, may also be billed for the full charges. (wunc.org)
  • According to the U.S. attorney's office for the Central District of California, doctors and chiropractors were paid kickbacks to funnel patients to Pacific Hospital in Long Beach, where Joseph Canedo was CFO. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • He admitted to recruiting doctors and chiropractors to refer patients to Pacific and another hospital, Tri-City Medical Center in Hawaiian Gardens, Calif. Officials said all five defendants have agreed to cooperate with the investigation, which prosecutors have dubbed Operation Spinal Cap. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • The charge master listing below is not a complete tool for patients to comparison shop between hospitals or to estimate what health care services are going to cost them out of their own pocket. (panahospital.com)
  • As a reminder, hospitals should not provide legal advice to patients on the impact of the public charge rule on their immigration status, as each situation is different, and the rules have been changing frequently. (calhospital.org)
  • Instead, hospitals should refer patients to an immigration expert who can advise on the patient's situation. (calhospital.org)
  • The hospital industry backs the ban and its original intent of limiting facilities that supposedly cherry-pick healthier, privately insured patients. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • A return of new POHs would be "a financial threat to other hospitals," but "an attractive option for patients and employers," Bai said. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • It is my standard practice to advise patients requiring cataract surgery, of the available options which include surgery in the public hospital or surgery privately. (hdc.org.nz)
  • I advise private patients that they can have their name forwarded directly to my operating list at Southland Hospital from my private rooms, and that I will review them and perform intraocular lens measurements at my rooms prior to their surgery and that I will follow them up at my rooms after their surgery. (hdc.org.nz)
  • I found that most patients in that situation appeared to expect this to happen, and it was my understanding that that was why they had been referred to my private rooms in the first place rather than directly to Southland Hospital. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Parking is often cited as a major problem by staff, visitors and patients at the hospital, as there has been criticisms of a lack of spaces available and people having to come in early in order to find a spot before an appointment. (getsurrey.co.uk)
  • Royal Surrey County Hospital is committed to investing in and improving its car parking facilities for both its patients and visitors," a spokesman for the hospital said. (getsurrey.co.uk)
  • He allegedly installed a harmful program on computers that house vital and critical healthcare information for hospital patients, without a thought to what he could be compromising in his attempts to spy on people. (justice.gov)
  • Alaska Regional Hospital is committed to providing meaningful information about our healthcare services, including the amount that patients may be obligated to pay for those services. (alaskaregional.com)
  • Prices for patients with private insurance or those paying out of pocket are generally set by the hospitals. (allgov.com)
  • There is "strong" evidence to bring criminal charges after the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, the detective who led an investigation believes. (otjonline.com)
  • Many patients who died had been sent to the hospital to recover from operations. (otjonline.com)
  • As the Interim Pharmacist in Charge, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services to our patients. (soliant.com)
  • Amid ongoing concerns about fees for routine diagnostic medical testing in Ontario, one hospital network has charged patients to perform a raft of different tests - ranging from STDs to cancer screening to select blood tests - in certain circumstances for at least five years. (ctvnews.ca)
  • In our smaller, rural hospitals, there are no private labs, so we draw the blood, and send it to a private lab so that our patients don't have to travel. (ctvnews.ca)
  • To that end, hospitals are permitted to direct non-hospital patients (i.e., community patients) to the community laboratories," a spokesperson told CP24. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Crapper said the hospital wants its patients to be aware of the circumstances where tests must be paid out of pocket. (ctvnews.ca)
  • What is really amazing is the frank response of the hospital: "Our costs for providing uncompensated care are partially covered by higher bills for other patients. (jonathanturley.org)
  • In other words, we do not actually charge what your care cost but instead gouge anyone who can pay more to cover losses on other patients. (jonathanturley.org)
  • In my view the veterans hospital should treat all patients with the same care and not go after the money like this. (jonathanturley.org)
  • Only short-stay hospitals (hospitals with an average length of stay for all patients of less than 30 days) or those whose specialty is general (medical or surgical) or children's general are included in the survey. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS Sampling Frame and Size of Sample Beginning with 1988, the NHDS sampling frame consisted of hospitals that were listed in APRIL 1987 SMG Hospital Market Tape (2), met the above criteria, and began accepting patients by August 1987. (cdc.gov)
  • ABSTRACT A study was made of 120 patients aged 11-33 years who underwent various types of orthognathic surgery in a Cairo hospital between 1998 and 2004. (who.int)
  • En postopératoire, 85% des patients se déclaraient satisfaits durésultatdel'interventionetquantàsoneffetsurleurqualitédevie.L'améliorationpostopératoirede l'esthétiquefacialedespatientsestapparueassociéeàuneaméliorationdelaqualitédeviepourtous lesaspectsconsidérés. (who.int)
  • They compared the commercial negotiated and cash prices for eight CMS-designated shoppable services (such as spinal injection and high-level emergency department visits) as posted on the hospitals' websites on Jan. 13, 2023. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • A different prosecutor brought 25 charges in 2019. (courttv.com)
  • As a result, the FY19 IPPS Final Rule indicates that: "as one step to further improve the public accessibility of charge information, effective Jan. 1, 2019, we announced the update to our guidelines to require hospitals to make available a list of their current standard charges via the internet in a machine-readable format and to update this information at least annually, or more often as appropriate. (hfma.org)
  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule that requires hospitals to post their standard charges effective January 1, 2019 in a machine readable format on the internet and update it at least annually. (panahospital.com)
  • Effective January 1, 2019, the new rule will require hospitals to make public a list of their standard charges via the Internet in a machine readable format, and to update this information at least annually, or more often as appropriate. (familyvoices.org)
  • At this time, USCIS has withdrawn this alert and stated that it will enforce the public charge regulations that were in effect prior to August 2019. (calhospital.org)
  • CPI) adjustments to account for the rate of inflation in hospital resource prices, the overall annual direct medical costs of HAI to U.S. hospitals ranges from $28.4 to $33.8 billion (after adjusting to 2007 dollars using the CPI for all urban consumers) and $35.7 billion to $45 billion (after adjusting to 2007 dollars using the CPI for inpatient hospital services). (cdc.gov)
  • After adjusting for the range of effectiveness of possible infection control interventions, the benefits of prevention range from a low of $5.7 to $6.8 billion (20 percent of infections preventable, CPI for all urban consumers) to a high of $25.0 to $31.5 bil ion (70 percent of infections preventable, CPI for inpatient hospital services). (cdc.gov)
  • The Federation of American Hospitals declined to comment. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In March, the American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals released a report that found that POHs had higher margins and lower unreimbursed and uncompensated care costs. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • One California hospital charged $10 for a blood cholesterol test, while another hospital that ran the same test charged $10,169 - over 1,000 times more. (wunc.org)
  • 1,000 hospitals each year ( 10 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Physician-owned general acute care hospitals charge less than other non-physician-owned facilities in their region for several common shoppable care services, according to a new analysis published Friday in JAMA Network Open. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • Julie Pinkham, Executive Director for the MNA, which represents nurses working in 70 percent of the state's acute care hospitals, concurs with Pellegrino's assessment and explains that Tenet's effort to force such a change without negotiation is rare. (massnurses.org)
  • Moore was taken into custody at the hospital. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • He was taken into custody and later charged with operating with a suspended license and disregarding a red light. (6abc.com)
  • and his mother is in custody, charged with first-degree murder," said BPD spokesperson T.J. Smith. (cbsnews.com)
  • He has since been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place and has been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court this morning (May 10). (cambridge-news.co.uk)
  • In accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal regulation 45 C.F.R. § 180, below is a downloadable list of each of our hospital's standard charges for all services and our payer-specific contracted rates for each insurance company accepted at Children's National. (childrensnational.org)
  • Private insurance companies and Medicare negotiate their own prices with hospitals. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The authors' estimates suggest that implementing New Jersey Bill A1952, which proposes a limit of between 90 and 200 percent of Medicare rates for involuntary out-of-network hospital care, would have reduced payments for hospital care by commercial plans by between 6 and 10 percent during 2010 through 2014. (rand.org)
  • If operating expenses remained unchanged and a cap of 250 percent of Medicare rates were applied to out-of-network care, major teaching hospitals and hospitals with more than 250 beds would have continued to operate with a margin of around 1 to 2 percent, but smaller hospitals would have had an operating loss of around 1 percent. (rand.org)
  • As explained in this August 2 press release , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week released a final rule on Medicare reimbursement for hospitals and other facilities. (familyvoices.org)
  • They used RAND hospital data from 2020, which is based on Medicare Cost Reports, to describe the hospitals' characteristics. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • The values in this file reflect a single unit of pricing (e.g., case rates, percent of charges [fee schedule or Medicare], DRG Base Rates, Daily Rates, etc.) and do not reflect variations that may occur based upon pricing structures that, among other things, (1) price day 1 differently from day 4, (2) apply weights to the negotiated rate, or (3) are subject to add-ons based upon individual patient circumstances. (alaskaregional.com)
  • The minimum and maximum results in the file represent the high and low payer-specific negotiated charge by service description and reimbursement type (i.e., percent of charge/Medicare/fee schedule or dollar amount) and may or may not include identical coding for the service description. (alaskaregional.com)
  • About 40 percent of the hospital charges were billed to publicly funded insurance programs, including Medicaid and Medicare. (cdc.gov)
  • The staff members were treated for minor injuries and discharged from the hospital. (necn.com)
  • The boy was initially taken to Peterborough City Hospital with life-changing injuries but has since been transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where he remains in a stable condition. (cambridge-news.co.uk)
  • The driver of the Honda Civic was taken to hospital with minor injuries while the driver of the F-150 was uninjured. (ctvnews.ca)
  • RCMP say the teens, both under the age of 16, are in hospital recovering - one of whom suffered extensive injuries and remains in serious condition. (aldergrovestar.com)
  • The study population included individuals who sought care for farm -related injuries at Marshfield Clinic and/ or St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI between November 1992 and December 1998. (cdc.gov)
  • The nonfatal animal-related injuries have received less notice, although they result in thousands of dollars in hospital costs and lost workdays. (cdc.gov)
  • New York law mandates that hospitals instead bill the state's Office of Victim Services unless a victim decides to have the cost covered by insurance. (newser.com)
  • The attached machine-readable file contains certain charge and rate information for items and services that may be offered by Alaska Regional Hospital. (alaskaregional.com)
  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals costs (micro-costing methods) or hospital charges impose significant economic consequences that were adjusted using a cost-to-charge ratio on the nation's healthcare system. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND To provide more complete and precise information on the utilization of the Nation's hospitals and on the nature and treatment of illness among the hospitalized population, NCHS in 1962 began exploring possibilities for surveying morbidity in hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • The massive data file reveals wide variation in charges for these 100 services listed in hospitals' "chargemasters" -- industry jargon for what hospitals charge. (medpagetoday.com)
  • If there are costs associated with providing car-parking services, then they should be factored into the running costs of hospitals. (tribune.ie)
  • Among hospitals in New Jersey, revenues from involuntary out-of-network services accounted for less than 20 percent of commercial revenues but almost 40 percent of profits from treating the commercially insured. (rand.org)
  • A hospital must show standard charges via the chargemaster or another form of the hospital's choosing-however-all items and services must be represented. (hfma.org)
  • EVolution is the space for people and organisations providing charging infrastructure and services enabling the transition to zero emission transport. (transportxtra.com)
  • The information provided below contains a comprehensive listing of our charges for services provided by the hospital, also known as our charge master. (panahospital.com)
  • Your own charges and out-of-pocket expenses will depend on the actual patient care services you receive, the terms of your insurance coverage, and/or your eligibility for financial assistance. (panahospital.com)
  • Independent practitioners providing services at Pana Community Hospital such as, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and specialty clinic practitioners, bill for their services separately and are responsible for their own participation agreements. (panahospital.com)
  • Previously, the U.S Citizenship and Naturalization Services (USCIS) issued an alert clarifying that treatment or preventive services related to COVID-19 would not negatively affect an immigrant's future public charge determination, even if the treatment is paid for by public benefits. (calhospital.org)
  • Most" of the hospitals included in the analysis posted prices for at least one of the eight shoppable services, the researchers wrote, though other potential limitations could include the small number of shoppable services included or missed data from hospitals excluded because they did not post price data. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • People using the oncology services will be charged £4 per day or £15.50 per week and blue badge holders are still entitled to free parking. (getsurrey.co.uk)
  • For payment estimates specific to the amount you may owe for items and services you may receive at this hospital, please call 800-370-1983 . (alaskaregional.com)
  • The file does not include information for non-hospital items and services, including the rates for care provided by physicians and other professionals that are not Alaska Regional Hospital employees. (alaskaregional.com)
  • Fee guides obtained by CP24 from the Grey Bruce Health Services hospital network in the Owen Sound area show that between 2017 and 2021, a number of diagnostic tests were paid out of pocket by the patient or their private insurer if they were referred to the hospital for a test by their family doctor. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Grey Bruce Health Services spokesperson Mary Margaret Crapper says that if a patient is admitted as an inpatient or outpatient to one of its six facilities, the charges do not apply. (ctvnews.ca)
  • There have not been any changes to tests that are covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Schedule of Benefits-Laboratory Services (SOB-LS) that may have led to a patient being charged," a spokesperson said. (ctvnews.ca)
  • At birth in infants with CHARGE syndrome, provide a secure airway, stabilize the patient, exclude major life-threatening congenital anomalies, and transfer the individual to a specialist center with a pediatric otolaryngologist and other subspecialty services. (medscape.com)
  • For the health sector, preparedness typically means assuring resiliency of: health facilities to extreme conditions, availability of priority hospital services (focusing on trauma, women's health, child care and chronic conditions), management and triage of mass casualties, evacuation of the injured and quarantine procedures, capacity for search and rescue operations, and the ability to establish disease surveillance and control measures rapidly. (who.int)
  • With support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, they promptly set up an Ebola treatment centre at the Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, where the first case had been detected, and deployed health workers and emergency services to the site. (who.int)
  • Under current regulations, hospitals are required to make public a list of their standard charges. (familyvoices.org)
  • On July 29, a U.S. district court issued a nationwide injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing the "public charge" federal regulations that took effect last August. (calhospital.org)
  • BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Police have charged a woman with murder after they say she fatally stabbed her husband inside a Johns Hopkins Hospital room Friday afternoon. (cbsnews.com)
  • Trained at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and later on staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Oesterling became renowned in the early 1990s for helping discover the link between the prostate specific antigen (PSA) and prostate cancer. (medscape.com)
  • Parking charges there were suspended at the Scarborough, Bridlington and York hospitals during the COVID pandemic are due to be reintroduced in June. (transportxtra.com)
  • In addition, hospitalizations and associated charges related to cysticercosis far exceeded those for malaria and were greater than for those for all other neglected tropical diseases combined. (cdc.gov)
  • The number of hospitalizations and associated charges for neurocysticercosis far exceeds those for malaria and are greater than for all of the other neglected tropical diseases combined. (cdc.gov)
  • Under the charge master system, hospitals estimate what something costs and then mark it up, sometimes as much as 400-500 percent. (citizen.org)
  • The most to represent the actual opportunity cost of the comprehensive national estimate of the annual hospital resources used. (cdc.gov)
  • The Committe stage for the Hospital Parking Charges Bill finished on 25 February 2022 . (niassembly.gov.uk)
  • York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said central government funding to cover the lost parking fees was withdrawn in April 2022. (transportxtra.com)
  • Hospitals can still explain whether someone is eligible for a health care or public benefits program, but only a qualified immigration lawyer should advise on whether a patient's use of the program will affect their immigration status. (calhospital.org)
  • For example, if an item or service is priced as a case rate (a set rate for an episode of care) with a particular payer or for a particular hospital, but as a per day rate with a different payer or hospital, then these rates cannot be compared without first determining the patient's length of stay and then applying the applicable contractual enhancements (e.g., stoploss or trauma activation). (alaskaregional.com)
  • The FY19 IPPS (Inpatient Prospective Payment System) Final Rule requires hospitals to make public a list of their standard charges via the internet. (hfma.org)
  • St James's hospital said it took in €24,000 in clamping-release fees last year, which it noted was a 'deterrent predominantly to stop park-and-ride for members of the public not attending the hospital', while the Mid Western Regional hospital at Dooradoyle in Limerick said it received a total of €620. (tribune.ie)
  • The Reddit post touched a nerve with people because it seemed to underscore a national frustration with unexpected hospital fees and arcane medical billing. (allgov.com)
  • In a Time magazine cover story in 2013, Steven Brill wrote about how U.S. hospitals can charge high fees for seemingly simple procedures. (allgov.com)
  • Ministry of Health and each provider association (for physicians, members, with a maximum 50 hospitals, pharmacists, etc) negotiate fees. (who.int)
  • States differ in how they handle involuntary out-of-network charges-i.e., payment for care when a patient does not have the option of selecting a hospital in his or her health plan's network. (rand.org)
  • This policy is seen as contentious by health plans, who argue that they have been made responsible for paying whatever charges a hospital submits, and proposals to limit payments for involuntary out-of-network care are being debated in the state legislature. (rand.org)
  • We have previously blogged on the problem of overcharging in hospitals, and in this installment we highlight a solution to overcharging that will not only improve care but will also bring down health care costs. (citizen.org)
  • Health care in this country costs $2.7 trillion a year, and according to a study by The Journal of the American Medical Association , about one third of that, or just under $1 trillion, accounts for hospital care. (citizen.org)
  • With hospital care alone accounting for such a large portion of the total health care cost, it is important to focus cost-related solutions on hospital systems in order to lower bills for consumers without sacrificing the quality of care. (citizen.org)
  • People say our health care system needs to be more marketplace-driven, but the charging system and payment system are irrational," said Dr. Renee Hsia , the paper's lead author, an associate professor of emergency medicine at University of California, San Francisco. (wunc.org)
  • We provide the leadership, advocacy, training and tools that empower California's hospitals and health systems to do their best work. (calhospital.org)
  • The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposed severe restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, such as prohibiting the development of new physician-owned hospitals and the expansion of existing ones," Ge Bai, a professor of accounting and health policy at Johns Hopkins University and one of the coauthors of the study, said. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • Whether Southland District Health Board took adequate steps to ensure that Mrs B was appropriately managed following her referral to the Southland Hospital waiting list for cataract surgery. (hdc.org.nz)
  • On 27 June 2005, Mrs B (aged 82) had cataract surgery at Kew Hospital (also known as Southland Hospital) performed by ophthalmologist Dr C. Mrs B is concerned that Dr C charged her for preoperative and postoperative appointments in relation to surgery that she understood was funded through the publicly funded health system. (hdc.org.nz)
  • The hospital complex has beds for about 450 people and provides veterans with medical, mental health and nursing home care. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • She said the consultants in charge knew what she was doing and that she was doing her best in an inadequately resourced part of the health service. (otjonline.com)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the US. (nychealthandhospitals.org)
  • Asked specifically about the fee guides, the Ontario Ministry of Health said the Grey Bruce hospital network is responsible for covering cost of testing through the budget it receives from Ontario Health. (ctvnews.ca)
  • If you are looking for a trusted source of health education, look no further than your local hospital. (medlineplus.gov)
  • From health videos to yoga classes, many hospitals offer information families need to stay healthy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Many hospitals have a free online health library. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You can find it on the hospital website, usually under "Health Information. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Many hospitals offer health fairs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Member States will be able to review the impact of natural disasters and consider the benefits of ensuring the safety and resilience of health systems, starting with hospitals and other health facilities, particularly in earthquake- and hurricane- prone regions. (who.int)
  • This document and its attachments allow one to use the 1988 data tape which contains the data collected by the National Hospital Dis- charge Survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. (cdc.gov)
  • Finally, with advice and support from the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, individual experts, other professional groups, and elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the NCHS initiated the National Hospital Discharge Survey in 1964. (cdc.gov)
  • Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay, and the full amount charged for a service. (childrensnational.org)
  • Monthly subscription amount charged monthly to registered card. (transportxtra.com)
  • 6. Authorities at the scene will ensure that area hospitals are promptly notified of the disaster and the numbers, types, and severities of casualties to be transported to them. (cdc.gov)
  • The complex and bewildering interplay among 'charges,' 'rates,' 'bills' and 'payments' across dozens of payers, public and private, does not serve any stakeholder well, including hospitals," AHA president and chief executive Rich Umbdenstock said in a statement . (medpagetoday.com)
  • He is fortunately insured but it is the latest example of the how medical bills have become little more than openly fraudulent billing by hospitals. (jonathanturley.org)
  • And, by 2015, the government expects total costs to surpass $3.3 trillion, with more than $1 trillion attributed to hospital care. (citizen.org)
  • One possible solution for cutting costs is for hospitals to use a "cost master" system instead of a traditional "charge master" system, which has been the standard procedure in hospital pricing. (citizen.org)
  • If you ask a hospital CEO how much an appendicitis admission costs, they will not be able to tell you. (wunc.org)
  • Over those four years, the fee guides show the number of tests requiring private payment at the hospital network has fluctuated between 160 to 170 listed tests, and costs for some have ballooned. (ctvnews.ca)
  • In [1] With an incidence of approximately 4.5 HAIs the third section, the annual national cost estimates for every 100 hospital admissions, the annual direct for five different infection sites will be developed, costs on the healthcare system were estimated to including surgical site infections (SSIs), central be $4.5 billion in 1992 dollars. (cdc.gov)
  • Cost published evidence indicates that the underlying estimates for each of the various infection sites epidemiology of HAIs in hospitals has changed are inferred from published studies and combined substantially since the SENIC study, along with with annual HAI incidence estimates from the the costs of treating HAI. (cdc.gov)
  • Studies of this association with hospital admission costs are also scarce, especially in entire hospitalized populations . (bvsalud.org)
  • All costs were normalized to calendar year 1996, using the appropriate physician and hospital components of the Consumer Price Index. (cdc.gov)
  • Most perniciously, uninsured people are the ones who usually pay the highest prices for their hospital care," Ron Pollack, executive director of the liberal patient rights group Families USA here, said in a statement . (medpagetoday.com)
  • It is absurd - and, indeed, unconscionable - that the people least capable of paying for their hospital care bear the largest, and often unaffordable, cost burdens. (medpagetoday.com)
  • This study seeks to inform the current debate (as of October 2016) by analyzing the role of out-of-network payments in New Jersey hospitals' financial performance and simulating the effect of policies to limit charges for involuntary out-of-network care. (rand.org)
  • It is true that an uninsured person will receive a hospital bill based on charges," she said, but California law requires the bill to "include text referencing the availability of free or discounted care to persons who meet income guidelines. (wunc.org)
  • Federal law authorizes the federal government to deny immigrants entry into the U.S. or adjustment to their legal permanent resident status (e.g., green card) if they are determined likely to become public charges - that is, if they cannot provide for their own food, shelter, medical care, and other necessities without receiving welfare or other public benefits. (calhospital.org)
  • Our study suggests that these hospitals actually deliver care at lower prices, instill competition to the hospital market, and expand patient access to hospital care. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • Mrs B] chose to have her name forwarded from my rooms for surgery at Southland Hospital under my care, and I sent a waiting list form to Southland Hospital, giving her a supra-threshold score. (hdc.org.nz)
  • One driver was taken to hospital and another is facing a charge of driving without due care and attention after a two-vehicle crash near Victoria on Monday. (ctvnews.ca)
  • The F-150 driver was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without due care and attention, the West Shore RCMP said. (ctvnews.ca)
  • If this is the case, what does this do to the burden of medical and hospital care? (cdc.gov)
  • Muth is charged with second-degree murder in the fatal beating and strangulation of 91-year-old German socialite and journalist Viola Drath at their home in the city's fashionable Georgetown neighborhood. (salon.com)
  • The Baltimore Police Department was initially unsure if it was self-inflicted or if the man was murdered, but following further investigation, police arrested Anita Nicole Jones, 30, and charged her with murder in the death of Christopher Yancey Sr. (cbsnews.com)
  • The long-anticipated trial began minutes after assistant Franklin County prosecutor David Zeyen told Judge Michael Holbrook that he'd discussed with Husel's attorneys the possibility of a plea deal that would have reduced murder charges to reckless homicide with up to 30 years in prison, with early release a possibility. (courttv.com)
  • Husel, 46, was originally charged with 25 counts of murder. (courttv.com)
  • During the investigations, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) looked at possible charges of manslaughter and murder in relation to Dr Barton and some nurses who administered the drugs. (otjonline.com)
  • A quick scan of the hospital data released Wednesday reveals wide variation for the same procedure in the same town. (medpagetoday.com)
  • For example, St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., charged nearly $26,000 to implant a pacemaker while the University of Mississippi Medical Center across town charged more than $57,000 for the same procedure. (medpagetoday.com)
  • That same procedure cost just under $30,000 at Sibley Memorial Hospital -- a nonprofit community hospital 5 miles away. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Hospital staff told police that Jones and Yancey had been arguing while waiting for their 14-year-old son to get a procedure. (cbsnews.com)
  • While his wife (whose name Grassley has not revealed) was delivering the baby, he was asked if they would like to hold their newborn after the procedure at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. (allgov.com)
  • e) Major hospital means a hospital which has 200 or more licensed or approved beds, or any hospital in a group of affiliated hospitals in a county which have a combined total of 200 or more licensed or approved beds, that is not operated by a federal, state or local governmental agency. (nv.us)
  • These hospitals must also have six or more beds staffed for patient use. (cdc.gov)
  • The redesigned NHDS sample included with certainty all hospitals with 1,00 or more beds or 40,000 or more discharges annually. (cdc.gov)
  • Paul Richard Randall, described by prosecutors as a healthcare marketer, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the scheme. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • Janet Frank, a spokeswoman for Utah Valley Hospital, said in a statement, however, that the charge was not for skin-to-skin contact, a practice that hospitals use to increase bonding and breast-feeding, among other things. (allgov.com)
  • Frank, the hospital spokeswoman, would not initially say whether the hospital itself had set the price for the nurse that Grassley was charged for. (allgov.com)
  • Prosecutors have charged a former employee of HonorHealth with adding a poisonous substance to a drink belonging to someone working in a hospital. (wdam.com)
  • Federal prosecutors announced charges last week against a former hospital chief financial officer, two surgeons and two other defendants in a kickback scheme involving nearly $600 million in fraudulent claims for spinal surgeries in Southern California. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • Prosecutors also unsealed conspiracy charges against orthopedic surgeon Dr. Philip Sobol and chiropractor Alan Ivar, who both agreed to plead guilty, officials said. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • The objective of our study was to evaluate the frequency and total associated charges for hospitalizations due to neurocysticercosis in the United States and to compare these against other tropical diseases of potential importance in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Inpatient Sample for 2003 through 2012 and found an estimated 18,584 hospitalizations for neurocysticercosis and associated hospital charges totaling more than $908 million U.S. dollars. (cdc.gov)
  • In this study, we found that there are about 1800 hospitalizations for neurocysticercosis in the Unites States each year, resulting in about $90 million dollars in hospital charges. (cdc.gov)
  • Victims Were Charged $3K for Rape Kits. (newser.com)
  • The hospitals-five in New York City and the other in suburban Rockland County-wrongly billed victims for at least 200 forensic rape exams in recent years and had collections agencies go after some women who failed to pay, Underwood says, per the AP . (newser.com)
  • The hospitals have agreed to enact new billing policies to ensure that going forward victims don't get charged. (newser.com)
  • Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, which billed at least 24 victims for rape exams between January 2016 and November 2017 and sent 19 to collections, says that under its new policy it won't charge the state or insurance companies, either. (newser.com)
  • Yes, your car was $40,000 but you have been charged $90,000 because we had some car loans fail with other customers" or "Yes, I agree to represent you for $100,000 but I have a hit-and-run defendant disappear without payment in his case so I am charging you $150,000. (jonathanturley.org)
  • When he got to the emergency room, he said hospital officials called the police. (wdam.com)
  • Hospital officials say the X-rays were more than two years old. (wtkr.com)
  • The rule is aimed at discouraging low-income immigrants from using government programs - such as Medicaid, food stamps or housing assistance - lest they be considered a "public charge. (wsha.org)
  • The NIS, a stratified weighted sample of short-term and nonfederal hospitals, is designed to approximate a 20% sample of all community hospitals in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Charges are meaningless data - virtually no one pays charges," said Jan Emerson-Shea, the association's vice president for external affairs. (wunc.org)
  • We are thankful for the American Hospital Association's leadership on this issue , and we will continue to stand with them against this harmful rule. (wsha.org)
  • Moore, a former employee at the VA hospital, told police that he regularly participated in a card game with co-workers when he worked there. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • Several hospitals on the list, including city-centre-based facilities such as the National Maternity hospital on Holles Street and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear hospital on Adelaide Road, do not provide parking facilities for visitors. (tribune.ie)
  • The hospital, which is under scrutiny from the NHS after racking up a deficit of £11 million and missing key targets such as A&E waiting times, wants to build a mutli-storey car park and a spokesman said money raised from charges will be invested into improving the car parking facilities. (getsurrey.co.uk)
  • Please understand that patient estimates are not a guarantee of actual charges. (panahospital.com)
  • The hospital shall charge the amount approved by the Director and shall credit the bill of any patient charged the amount disapproved the difference between the approved charge and the actual charge within 20 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after receiving notice of the disapproval. (nv.us)
  • An elderly patient underwent a private first specialist assessment (FSA) for cataract surgery then elected to be transferred directly onto the public hospital waiting list. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Inside Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in North Strabane, Washington County, is where police say staff member Tamika Jones pushed a young patient to the ground before allegedly kicking the boy in the head. (wpxi.com)
  • We examined the association between ambient PM2.5 and all-cause hospital admissions, the corresponding total charges , and the total charges per patient by analyzing the hospital admission data of 2 years from 628 hospitals in 12 cities in Japan . (bvsalud.org)
  • We used generalized additive models with quasi-Poisson regression for hospital admissions and generalized additive models with log- linear regression for total charges and total charges per patient . (bvsalud.org)
  • A 10 µg/m3 increase in the 2 day moving average was associated with a 0.56% (95% CI 0.14-0.99%) increase in all-cause hospital admissions and a 1.17% (95% CI 0.44-1.90%) increase in total charges , and a 10 µg/m3 increase in the prior 2 days was associated with a 0.75% (95% CI 0.34-1.16%) increase in total charges per patient . (bvsalud.org)
  • Short-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 was associated with increased all-cause hospital admissions, total charges , and total charges per patient . (bvsalud.org)
  • Suddenly, the door burst open, and a federal agent charged into the exam room unannounced, frightening Oesterling and the patient. (medscape.com)
  • WASHINGTON (AP) - A German-born man charged with killing his much-older socialite wife missed a scheduled court appearance Friday because he's been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical problem. (salon.com)
  • Scottsdale Police were called to the hospital on Jan. 9 after a medical device representative complained of a burning sensation in his mouth, throat and stomach after sipping his coffee. (wdam.com)
  • Then I popped the cap, smelled it, and it smelled like bleach," said Jeffrey Maxwell, who is not an employee of the hospital, but routinely sits in on surgeries to assist surgeons with the medical devices Maxwell sells. (wdam.com)
  • Moore then drove his pickup truck to his sister's Trotwood home and she drove him to a hospital in Dayton for medical evaluation, authorities said. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • The National Hospital Discharge Survey provides a continuous sample of hospital discharge records, collecting medical and demographic information for calcu- lating statistics on hospital utilization. (cdc.gov)
  • The survey consists of data abstracted from the face sheets of the medical records for sampled inpatients discharged from a national sample of non-Federal short-stay hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • Study data were developed from a variety of sources, including abstractions from medical records, electronic Clinic and Hospital administrative and financial data systems, and personal interviews (psychosocial component). (cdc.gov)
  • The local community rescue and medical unit took charge of treatment for the injured individual at the site of the incident and then transported the victim to a local hospital. (cdc.gov)
  • In response, the Massachusetts Nurses Association has filed a charge of unfair practice by Tenet with the National Labor Relations Board, and last week filed a request for an injunction to prevent the planned implementation of the plan, scheduled for May 1. (massnurses.org)
  • CINCINNATI (AP) - A man accused of a shooting at a veterans hospital said he intended to intimidate former co-workers he believed were having inappropriate relationships with his wife and daughter, according to court documents. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • Bangor Police say the teens attacked four employees at Acadia Hospital on Thursday night. (necn.com)
  • The security guard told police the woman returned to the Presence Saint Francis Hospital emergency room at about 2:45 a.m. after being discharged hours earlier, said Evanston police Cmdr. (dailynorthwestern.com)
  • Update: One of the men police say stole x-ray films from Virginia Beach General Hospital last summer has been identified and charged. (wtkr.com)
  • Virginia Beach, Va. - Police say two men captured in surveillance pictures are stealing X-ray film from east coast hospitals to make some quick cash. (wtkr.com)
  • Master Police Officer Grazia Moyers says, "Somehow, the people got back into the hospital. (wtkr.com)
  • The alleged incident happened in April, according to the police report, but charges were just filed against Jones this week. (wpxi.com)
  • BBC Panorama has examined witness statements given to the earlier police investigations by nurses working inside the hospital. (otjonline.com)
  • They're facing numerous charges after police seized a pair of stolen Ferraris worth roughly $1 million. (ctvnews.ca)
  • One person was shot in the ankle when Neil Moore's gun went off in a hospital break room, authorities said. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • He said he went to the hospital Monday intending to brandish the handgun to intimidate two former co-workers he believed were involved in relationships with his wife and daughter, who reportedly still work at the hospital, authorities said. (newpittsburghcourier.com)
  • Investigators were called to the hospital just before 2:15 p.m. on Friday about a death. (cbsnews.com)
  • Michael Drobot, the former CEO of Pacific Hospital, pleaded guilty in 2014 to a role in the scheme and is cooperating with investigators. (modernhealthcare.com)
  • Pana Community Hospital is committed to being transparent about our charges. (panahospital.com)
  • There is nothing about this decision that demonstrates a respect for the nurses who have sacrificed so much for this, our community hospital. (massnurses.org)
  • We analyzed hospital discharge data contained in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for 2003-2012 ( 10 , 11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • NIS data are de-identified and include information on demographics, diagnostic and procedural codes, length of stay, discharge status, total charges, and expected payees associated with each hospitalization. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) covers discharges from noninstitutional hospitals, exclusive of Federal, military, and Veterans Administrative hospitals, located in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. (cdc.gov)
  • WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration made public on Wednesday previously unpublished hospital charges for the 100 most common inpatient treatments in 2011, saying a similar release of physician data is on the horizon. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Changes in charges, rates, network participation or other data elements that become effective following the date of the Last Full Update may not be shown, regardless of the Last Revision date. (alaskaregional.com)
  • These data were linked electronically to provider charge data files, and were subsequently aggregated to visit and then injury episode levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The review, which looked at a sample of 156 physician-owned hospitals (POHs) and 1,116 non-POHs, found median commercial negotiated and cash prices to be roughly a third lower at POHs in the same hospital referral region as a non-POH, researchers wrote in the journal. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • Prior to this, the number of PHOs had grown from roughly 67 hospitals in 2000 to about 250 in 2010. (fiercehealthcare.com)
  • The hospital charges roughly $90,000 and then suddenly drops to $20,000? (jonathanturley.org)
  • Sample hospitals were selected with probabilities ranging from certainty for the largest hospitals to 1 in 40 for the smallest hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • From at least in or about 2017, up to and including at least about in or about September 28, 2018, LIRIANO misused administrative access provided to him as an information technology employee at a New York City-area hospital ("Hospital-1"), to log in to employee accounts, and copy other employees' personal documents, including tax records, and personal photographs onto his own workspace computer for his own personal use. (justice.gov)
  • Six years ago, the comptroller and auditor general criticised Beaumont hospital in Dublin after he found that a public-private partnership deal which led to the building of its multi-storey car park had left the state out of pocket by €13m because of the way in which the deal was managed. (tribune.ie)
  • Researchers said their analysis found no rational explanation for the stark variation in listed prices, though teaching hospitals and government hospitals generally set lower charges than other facilities. (wunc.org)
  • That detailed listing of charges can be found at the following link. (panahospital.com)
  • After the hospital turned the woman away because they had not previously found any condition to treat, she began "shouting obscenities" and rushing toward the security guard, swinging her arms in an attempt to hit him, Dugan said. (dailynorthwestern.com)
  • After holding his newborn son for the first time at a Utah hospital last month, a man found a strange charge on his bill: $39.35. (allgov.com)
  • Of the 542 hospitals, 11 were found to be out of scope (ineligible because they went out of business or otherwise failed to meet the criteria for the NHDS universe. (cdc.gov)
  • Former President Donald Trump is facing additional charges in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents. (wglt.org)
  • Hours before that, they hit a hospital in Baltimore. (wtkr.com)
  • It is our experience that not all of the hospitals are identifying people in need of special discounts. (tribune.ie)
  • In New Orleans, Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins reports some hospitals are even cooling people down by putting them in body bags filled with ice. (wglt.org)
  • Moves to reintroduce staff parking charges at three hospitals in Yorkshire have been revised following feedback. (transportxtra.com)
  • The new charges will come into effect from October 1 and on-site parking charges for staff will be increased once the discussions with trade unions have been completed. (getsurrey.co.uk)
  • After a grueling trial in 2017, Oesterling was acquitted on all seven charges. (medscape.com)