Quality and Safety
Medical spending, future lost work from permanent disability and quality of life losses all contributed to the substantial costs of such injuries.
Financial penalties for readmissions are mandated by the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, a part of the Affordable Care Act.
Research findings indicate that "meaningful" reduction of variations in care is doable and more effective than traditional cost-cutting.
A chief finding was that patients using NIV at home with a high-touch care model have the lowest overall costs and hospitalization rates.
Each zone's initiative was tailored to the specific features of its communities, but the overall goals were to improve health outcomes and control costs.
MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.
EHN knew it has to get a better handle on disparate EHR systems, bringing data together in ways that were actionable.
If Democrats are able to make a significant enough dent in Congress, it could forecast a shift in policy with far-ranging implications for the industry.
People with high emotional intelligence have more effective coping strategies, enabling them to be more resilient and better able to manage stress.
NCQA uses HEDIS scores to rate plans, a performance measure used by more than 90 percent of health insurers.