Quality and Safety
The problem has only gotten worse, and increasingly expensive, in recent years as more and more infants are born with opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Obama-era officials David Blumenthal and Aneesh Chopra say yes.
The authors caution that, due to a conservative approach in the way the data was analyzed, the actual numbers are likely underestimated.
Government alleged that for roughly six years, Alere knowingly sold unreliable devices and ignored complaints until an FDA investigation triggered a massive recall.
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.