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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Why psychiatrists should not be held legally accountable for patients they release | Letter

Parents highlighting mental health service shortcomings after tragedy
Careful consideration needed on making psychiatrists criminally accountable for patient discharges [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
Public health

Amid staff shortages and capacity issues at hospitals, state paves way for quick discharges

Health insurers are waiving prior authorizations that delay patient discharge from hospitals.
The waiver applies to admissions from acute care hospitals to sub-acute care facilities and rehabilitation facilities across commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage lines of business. [ more ]
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