Every stage of the acute patient journey—transfer, inpatient care, discharge, and post-acute placement—directly impacts hospital performance. Breakdowns at any point lengthen stays, lower patient satisfaction, and overburden staff. With inpatient volumes rising and discharge delays a persistent bottleneck, hospitals need targeted, stepwise strategies rather than jumping straight into overwhelming end-to-end solutions.
Lane Wise, Vice President of Clinical at ABOUT Healthcare, explains how hospitals can overcome cultural resistance, siloed technology, and unclear ownership by fostering real-time visibility, shared accountability, and proactive workflows. The result: fewer delays, smoother patient flow, and stronger systems of care.
Read the full article in DOTmed HealthCare Business News.
