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Quality and Safety

By Jeff Lagasse | 11:29 am | September 07, 2023
The timing of this switching has implications for how to measure growth in risk scores for new MA beneficiaries.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:23 pm | September 06, 2023
The QMM program aims to encourage drug manufacturers to implement quality management practices that go beyond current requirements.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:32 pm | September 01, 2023
CMS estimates about 75% of nursing homes would have to strengthen staffing in their facilities under the proposal.
By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | September 01, 2023
Dr. Christian Dameff, medical director of cybersecurity for UC San Diego Health, will take to the HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum in Boston to discuss how strong cybersecurity isn't just about patient privacy, but also about safety and care quality.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:01 pm | August 30, 2023
More than 60% of respondents reported a moderate or substantial impact on care delivery, while 26% paid ransoms.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:24 pm | August 28, 2023
Even those with a favorable opinion of the term preferred other labels, such as "patient-first care" and "quality-focused care."
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:11 pm | August 24, 2023
Nurses claim that no RNs will be employed at about 150 MedExpress clinics nationwide after September 7.
By Susan Morse | 12:04 pm | August 24, 2023
Project NextGen funding includes $1B for clinical trials, $326M for a new monoclonal antibody and $100M for novel vaccines and therapeutics.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:24 pm | August 23, 2023
Authors say MA growth means insurers are increasingly attempting to curtail inefficient use of post-acute care services.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:48 pm | August 22, 2023
The hospital has arranged for identity theft resolution services to be available to potentially affected patients at no charge.