Becker's Hospital Review Article: Geriatric Surgery Verification is Becoming a Clinical Imperative — 4 Insights
Becker's Hospital Review, in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), published an article, "Geriatric Surgery Verification is Becoming a Clinical Imperative — 4 Insights."
The article highlights how surgical programs are adapting to an aging U.S. population through initiatives like the Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program. Key takeaways include the high risk associated with older surgical patients, the significant benefits of pre-operative screening, and the crucial role of a team-based approach in achieving better outcomes. Furthermore, the article notes that CMS is increasingly focused on geriatric care metrics, making these adaptations essential for hospitals.
Becker's Healthcare Podcast also released an episode, "Raising the Standard: How Geriatric Surgery Verification Programs Are Transforming Surgical Care." In the episode, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Dr. Hemant Keny of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Dr. Matthew Schiralli of Rochester Regional Health to discuss how the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program is transforming surgical care for older adults. They highlight improved outcomes, reduced complications and strong ROI—all while aligning with the new CMS measures.
Read the article.
Listen to the podcast episode.
Learn more about GSV.
Visit ACS's website.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support of GSV.
