#34 - Optimizing Telehealth and Inter-Hospital Transfers: Insights from Dr. Stephanie Mueller

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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Dr. Stephanie Mueller, Clinician Investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

What you'll get from this episode:

• Dr. Stephanie Mueller's Dual Role: Dr. Mueller serves as a clinician investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, focusing on clinical care and research related to healthcare transitions, particularly inter-hospital transfers.
• Impact of Inter-Hospital Transfers: Analysis reveals that such transfers can lead to longer hospital stays and higher costs, with variable impacts on patient mortality depending on the diagnosis.
• Challenges of Patient Transfers: Initially termed "OSH bombs", these transfers often involve critically ill patients arriving with insufficient information, posing significant risks to patient safety.
• Evolution of Transfer Processes: Advances like the integration of electronic health records and the establishment of specialized transfer centers have streamlined the patient transfer process, enhancing communication and patient care.
• The Role of Telehealth: Telehealth has emerged as a potent alternative to physical transfers, potentially reducing unnecessary hospital visits and optimizing resource use.

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