Submitted by Zahra Bolandbala on March 3, 2023 - 4:59pm
Last revised by Brian Holt on March 16, 2023 - 1:24pm.
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Hospitals have long been a critical component of our healthcare system, providing lifesaving treatments, and medical care to millions of people each year. However, as the demand for healthcare services continues to rise, so too do the costs of providing such services. One area where costs can be significantly reduced without compromising patient care is by reducing the number of unnecessary tests and blood draws that are performed in hospitals.
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Reducing unnecessary testing
Reducing unnecessary testing presents a significant opportunity for hospitals to improve the value of care provided to patients. By developing clinical guidelines, implementing decision support systems, using electronic health records, educating healthcare providers, and monitoring testing utilization, hospitals can optimize the testing process and ensure that tests are ordered based on clinical necessity, resulting in improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and increased efficiency.
Reducing unnecessary testing
Reducing unnecessary testing presents a significant opportunity for hospitals to improve the value of care provided to patients. By developing clinical guidelines, implementing decision support systems, using electronic health records, educating healthcare providers, and monitoring testing utilization, hospitals can optimize the testing process and ensure that tests are ordered based on clinical necessity, resulting in improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and increased efficiency.