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Examining Critical Care Capacity
According to the American Hospital Association, the number of ICU beds in the U.S. has trended downward since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding capacity challenges and effective management of ICU beds are vital to organizational financial sustainability - and it all starts with understanding the critical-care patient mix.
Numbers to know to address continuous ED patient acuity
At initial observation, virtual health visits seem to have stabilized, accounting for about 10% of all evaluation and management (E&M) visits conducted virtually. However, a closer look reveals a more complex picture, characterized by regional differences, variations across service lines, the impact of new market entrants, and ongoing expansion.
Integrating virtual visits into a hybrid care model is a crucial strategy for future growth and improving patient flow, particularly in the face of a changing competitive environment.
Download the August HealthLeaders Fact File to learn more!
Navigating the shift to ambulatory surgery centers
January 2025
Surgical procedures continue to shift towards outpatient settings. By 2034, outpatient surgery rates are projected to grow by 19%, compared to just 3% for inpatient surgeries.
As more surgeries are performed in freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), hospital leaders must achieve the right balance to capture market share without cannibalizing their existing volume and profit margins.
Read the latest fact file to learn how to shift to ambulatory surgery centers!
Medicare Advantage Growth Strategies for 2023 and Beyond
June 2023
Medicare Advantage is expected to have a monumental year in 2023. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections indicate 2023 will be the year Medicare Advantage (MA) penetration surpasses the symbolic majority threshold of 50%. Furthermore, major regulatory changes are set to be enacted or finalized that will inevitably impact both plan sponsors and providers.
Read the latest HealthLeaders Fact File to be better prepared and learn about:
Medicare Advantage becoming a large part of their payer mix
