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Feature Parker Jewish Institute Reveals First Steps in Tracking Clinical Outcomes By MaryAnn Benzola, marketing manager, Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. P ost-acute care facilities always aim to improve patient care while monitoring costs. By collecting data on key outcomes, such as cost per resident per day and hospitalizations, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, has been able to boost patient care and keep administrators and clinicians informed on organizational trends. The Select Difference “It’s very important to track data in today’s health care environment so leadership and staff can monitor care,” says Michael N. Rosenblut, president and CEO of Parker Jewish Institute, a 527-bed non-profit leader in sub-acute and post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, medical model adult day health care, social model Alzheimer’s adult day care, home health care and hospice care. W