One of CHOC key strategic initiatives was accomplished in November 2011 with the implementation of a medical foundation, CHOC Specialists. Created in response to physicians seeking closer alignment with the hospital, CHOC Specialists will help both CHOC and contracted physicians address future healthcare delivery and payment reform more effectively. “As accountable care organizations (ACOs) become […]
Teaching Your Patients About The Medical Internet
Patients often have a difficult time understanding their medical problems or the recommended treatment. Many tend to tune out medical words, making it seem like what you say to them goes “in one ear and out the other”. I have been astonished multiple times when people call asking a question that I have explained to […]
News from the PIC – July 2012
Clinical Leadership Council Update The Clinical Leadership Council (CLC) continues to identify opportunities to advance the clinical vision and program development strategies for CHOC. As we rapidly approach the opening of the CHOC South Tower, scheduled for April 2013, the CLC is working in concert with CHOC Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to complete a number […]
2012 Has Arrived (No, it’s not New Years again)
For those who have been accessing CUBS Powerchart, you’ve noted some changes more related to the color scheme than any new functionality. That may seem like a minor upgrade, but under the “hood” is a major release of new code (2012) in which our new Tower applications have been built and which paves the way for implementing ICD-10 coding. […]
About Dr. Feaster
First, I want to thank everyone I have met during my first few weeks here at CHOC for all of their help getting me “up to speed” on everything going on in this wonderful institution. I meet new physician colleagues every day and hope to meet as many of you as possible in the coming months. […]
CHOC ranked as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals
CHOC has been ranked as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, available today at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals. CHOC ranked in the following specialties: Cancer; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; and Urology. “CHOC deserves high praise for its accomplishments,” said Health Rankings Editor Avery […]
