Announcements

Urgent Matters Launches Podcast Series on iTunes

The series focuses on health policy as it relates to emergency care with interviews from leaders in the field. New podcasts released weekly.

Upcoming Events

The 12th Annual Patient Flow and Safety Optimization Summit

June 27-28 | The Westin O’Hare | Rosemont, IL

Join hospital leaders from around the nation to discuss operational and quality initiatives to increase your patient satisfaction and protect your bottom line. Hear from Mercy Health, Brigham & Women’s, Mount Sinai and others.

 
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Fast Facts

National Health Statistics Report, Number 7, August 6, 2008

 

Care Coordination
This quarter, Urgent Matters takes on care coordination which remains a priority in healthcare due to the potential it has to improve patient care and outcomes. The emergency department struggles with how to provide patients with the most efficient care and guide patients into the healthcare system.
 
 
 
 
 

Emergency Care Innovation of the Year Award

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Urgent Matters Toolkit

The Urgent Matters toolkit is a collection of strategies and tools designed to target specific issues facing hospital emergency departments. This toolkit has been developed by hospitals across the country in conjunction with the Urgent Matters national program office at The George Washington University.

Many of these tools are now available on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation website. Check out the example below or click "see all" to view the full list.

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