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Rightsizing the Health System to Patient Volume
Your health system's most profitable services may be structurally out of balance with market demand. DCCS can help.
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Providing Rapid Access to Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department
DCCS is changing the delivery model for emergency psychiatric care through access to on-demand psychiatric services 24/7/365.
Apr 1, 20211 min read


DCCS Pioneers New Nurse Staffing Approach
DCCS Nursing Consultants have pioneered creative evidence-based approaches to optimize staffing, engage, and meet demands.
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Achieved: $16M Annual Revenue Improvement through Observation Patient Optimization
DCCS implements a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the management of observation patients saving our clients millions.
Mar 10, 20212 min read


Rapid Access to Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department
Emergency physicians are challenged to provide rapid treatment, stabilization, and disposition of behavioral health patients.
Feb 27, 20201 min read


Real Solutions for Critical Access Emergency Departments
DCCS Telemedicine Physician Network has developed a rural-specific solution that leverages innovative staffing models and technologies to...
Nov 12, 20191 min read


Is Observation Patient Status Crushing the Bottom Line?
Appropriate determination of obs patient status allows for effective patient care management, improves revenue capture, and reduces denials.
Nov 1, 20191 min read


Observation Status in the Hospital- a $5 Million Improvement.
Inappropriate Observation Patient Status in hospitals and emergency rooms can crush the bottom line.
Sep 21, 20191 min read


Advancing Past “Episodic Care” to “Care Management”
The DCCS Telemedicine Network is transforming care delivery – proactively. "We are seeing the need for a “system of care” for behavioral...
Mar 18, 20191 min read


Is ED Operations Driving Nursing Turnover?
Emergency Department RNs continue to have the highest rate of turnover exceeding 21% compared to the overall national average of 16.8%....
Mar 7, 20191 min read


Rapid Access to Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department
Approximately one in eight visits to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States involves mental or substance use disorders. While...
Jan 21, 20191 min read


Optimizing Observation Status
Management of observation patients can be inconsistent, inefficient, and negatively impact length of stay, bed utilization, and finances....
Jan 18, 20191 min read


Real Solutions for Rural Emergency Departments
With ED visits increasing and reimbursement decreasing, the challenges are significant for operating an Emergency Department in a...
Jun 21, 20181 min read
DCCS is a National Full-Service Health System Consulting Firm focused on providing operational and financial advisory support to improve enterprise financial and operational performance.
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