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Quality and Safety

By Bernie Monegain | 11:27 am | July 03, 2018
Its new Hospital Operating System will help the safety net provider improve care coordination and develop shared patient progression and length-of-stay targets.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:27 pm | June 29, 2018
The targeted billing codes were rarely used by hospitals, far less than expected based on national estimates.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 06:35 pm | June 26, 2018
Major wait times are becoming the norm across the U.S., especially in primary care but also for specialists, MGMA expert says.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 10:55 am | June 25, 2018
Engaging everyone in a risk management mindset can transform a healthcare organization into a more successful and competitive entity.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:05 am | June 22, 2018
Submissions for speaking opportunities at the health IT conference are open until July 16, 2018.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:01 pm | June 20, 2018
The percentage of hospitals achieving zero infections has declined dramatically since 2015, indicating many patients are still at risk.
By Susan Morse | 01:21 pm | June 18, 2018
Town Hall Ventures, Amazon and Socially Determined are bringing a new focus to a long-neglected part of the healthcare industry.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 03:15 pm | June 15, 2018
One new policy deems drug shortages an urgent public health crisis and seeks to have manufacturing sites deemed critical infrastructure.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 05:27 pm | June 13, 2018
The lack of proper PPE can lead to hospital-acquired infections, poor safety scores, low public rankings and government penalties.
By Susan Morse | 05:35 pm | June 12, 2018
Star ratings released in December 2017 will remain on Hospital Compare until the next update.