Observation care — What, why, who and for how long


Observation care is underused, inconsistently applied and frequently misunderstood — but it has a major role to play in reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions and controlling national health expenditures.

This whitepaper explores how properly implemented observation care can support payer-provider alignment, reduce unwarranted variation in admission decisions, and deliver financial and clinical value across the board.

Download to learn:
 
  • How CMS' Two-Midnight Rule and payer contracts should guide observation decisions
  • Why more than 80% of admitted patients don't get an observation trial — and why that matters
  • What "clinically active" care in observation really requires
 

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