Quality and Safety
A new analysis shows that resistance costs the healthcare industry more than $2 billion annually and, what's more, can easily surpass $1,000 when treating a single patient.
The healthcare industry wastes $2.5 billion per year on ineffective therapy, according to researchers.
The findings come as pay-for-performance programs are being scrutinized due to the absence of strong evidence that they actually improve care quality.
The problem occurred in one of the two large liquid nitrogen freezers that house specimens.
By collecting and sharing patient satisfaction survey results hospitals are earning higher overall scores, according to research a provider organization conducted.
Such surgeries represents an opportunity for Medicare, and other payers, to spend healthcare dollars in a way that rewards high-value care.
The study spotlights the best-performing hospitals based on a scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics.
The message is clear: If organizations don't do what it takes to make the patient experience as good as possible, consumers will simply bring their business elsewhere.
Those on the 50 Best Hospitals list have received their Clinical Excellence award for at least seven consecutive years, Healthgrades said.
Pharmacies, pain management clinics, drug testing facilities and individual physicians fall under the DOJ's microscope.