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Mar 10, 20212 min read

Achieved: $16M Annual Revenue Improvement through Observation Patient Optimization

DCCS implements a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the management of observation patients saving our clients millions.

Feb 27, 20201 min read

Rapid Access to Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department

Emergency physicians are challenged to provide rapid treatment, stabilization, and disposition of behavioral health patients.

Nov 12, 20191 min read

Real Solutions for Critical Access Emergency Departments

DCCS Telemedicine Physician Network has developed a rural-specific solution that leverages innovative staffing models and technologies to...

Nov 1, 20191 min read

Is Observation Patient Status Crushing the Bottom Line?

Appropriate determination of obs patient status allows for effective patient care management, improves revenue capture, and reduces denials.

Sep 21, 20191 min read

Observation Status in the Hospital- a $5 Million Improvement.

Inappropriate Observation Patient Status in hospitals and emergency rooms can crush the bottom line.

Mar 18, 20191 min read

Advancing Past “Episodic Care” to “Care Management”

The DCCS Telemedicine Network is transforming care delivery – proactively. "We are seeing the need for a “system of care” for behavioral...

Mar 7, 20191 min read

Is ED Operations Driving Nursing Turnover?

Emergency Department RNs continue to have the highest rate of turnover exceeding 21% compared to the overall national average of 16.8%....

Jan 21, 20191 min read

Rapid Access to Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department

Approximately one in eight visits to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States involves mental or substance use disorders. While...

Jan 18, 20191 min read

Optimizing Observation Status

Management of observation patients can be inconsistent, inefficient, and negatively impact length of stay, bed utilization, and finances....

Dec 7, 20181 min read

DCCS Emergency Telemedicine

Reducing Costs & Improving Quality for Rural Healthcare DCCS, a Leader in Healthcare Transformation, announces the launch of its newest...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

DCCS Emergency Telemedicine

DCCS, a Leader in Healthcare Transformation, announces the addition of TeleDental to DCCS Emergency Telemedicine Services. "Health...

Jun 21, 20181 min read

Real Solutions for Rural Emergency Departments

With ED visits increasing and reimbursement decreasing, the challenges are significant for operating an Emergency Department in a...

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