Healthcare ECONOMIST

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, HHI) but also the quality of care provided by their competitors. For instance, it wouldn’t be clear if quality of care from the competitor impacted the index hospital or the quality of care of the index hospital impacted the competitor.

Quality of Care 40

Quality of Care Accountability Hospitals 40

p3care

MAY 31, 2024

An ACO (Accountable Care Organization) works for the better care of patients. Consider it as a group that combines hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare specialists for the sake of providing healthcare and is a team in care decisions. This becomes a specific reason for comprehensible improvements in patient care.

Quality of Care 130

Quality of Care Doctors Medicare Patient Experience 130

p3care

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

ACO or Accountable Care Organization is a group of doctors, hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare providers. This unit works together to care for and look after a patient’s health. Their main goal is to improve the quality of care for patients. Accountability. Advantages for Patients.

Doctors 130

Doctors Accountability Healthcare Providers Accountable Care 130

p3care

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

ACO or Accountable Care Organization is a group of doctors, hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare providers. This unit works together to care for and look after a patient’s health. Their main goal is to improve the quality of care for patients. Accountability. Advantages for Patients.

Doctors 130

Doctors Accountability Healthcare Providers Accountable Care 130

Healthcare It News

MARCH 18, 2022

In fact, digital health companies only account for less than $10 billion of that $4 trillion in spending. As a computer scientist going through medical training, I felt trapped doing repeatable tasks that could be automated instead of delivering compassionate care to every person who needed it. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

Medicaid 332

Medicaid Telemedicine Hospitals Clinical Practice 332

HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of CVS Health , have announced a collaboration to participate in the new Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) REACH program. CVS Accountable Care contributes its extensive experience and resources.

Accountable Care 52

Accountable Care Accountability Medicare Population Health 52

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 25, 2024

What You Should Know: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center a nd CVS Accountable Care, part of CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), today announced the creation of an accountable care organization (ACO) to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by Ohio State providers in central Ohio.

Medicare 90

Medicare Accountable Care Accountability Quality of Care 90

Healthcare Success

MAY 31, 2022

It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care. Even if you fall behind in your schedule, your patients will appreciate transparency and your willingness to fix the issues over time.

Private Practices 246

Private Practices Patient Experience Urgent Care Telemedicine 246

Healthcare It News

MARCH 30, 2022

When it comes to the types of services that beneficiaries are using, beneficiaries most commonly used telehealth for office visits, which accounted for just under half of all telehealth services during the first year of the pandemic. However, it was beneficiaries' use of telehealth for behavioral health services that stood out.

Medicare 239

Medicare Medicaid Integration Quality of Care 239

HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2024

The allegations against TRG raise concerns about the quality of care patients may have received and the potential misuse of federal healthcare funds. licensed radiologists adequately reviewed non-credentialed contractors’ findings before transmitting the reports to physicians who relied on the findings to make patient care decisions.

Quality of Care 97

Quality of Care Regulations Federal Healthcare Healthcare Providers 97

p3care

OCTOBER 30, 2020

For instance, CMS asks physicians to focus on the quality of care rather than the volume of patients. However, with the pandemic, there was no choice left other than catering to the volume of patients while being careful and value-driven to every extent possible. ACO (Accountable Care Organization) Reporting.

Medicare 243

Medicare Measurable Quality Medicaid Accountable Care 243

Home Health Care

JUNE 13, 2022

The yearlong study that collected information from over 1,000 agency sites found that home health agencies with registered nurse case manager caseloads under 25 have the highest star ratings for quality of care and patient satisfaction. It also focused on technology, palliative care, staffing and future care delivery models.

Quality of Care 114

Quality of Care Population Health Nursing Accountability 114

Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act would also position states to track more meaningful data to help improve the quality of care. By establishing national quality standards, this legislation promotes consistency and accountability across providers, which is critical for enhancing patient outcomes,” Eric M.

Nursing 96

Nursing Quality Improvement Home Care Medicaid 96

Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The study from RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization, looked at 15 different quality measures from patients on MA plans during 2016 and 2017 and found that the quality of care was only slightly better when compared to plans that didn’t have any monthly premiums.

Medicare 105

Medicare Quality of Care Accountability Medicaid 105

Home Health Care

JULY 5, 2022

Hospital readmissions are regularly viewed as an indicator of the quality of care patients receive. However, CMS does not take into account whether a patient’s risk for readmission is influenced by the availability of follow-up care after a patient is discharged in their geographical area. “If

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Primary Care Nursing Quality of Care 98

Healthcare ECONOMIST

JULY 18, 2022

The Oncology Care Model (OCM) is dead. The Oncology Care Model was a voluntary, alternative payment model (APM), that “ included financial and performance accountability for episodes of care surrounding chemotherapy administration to cancer patients.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Quality of Care Accountability Patient Experience 98

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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Accountability 105

Accountability Nursing Population Health Integration 105

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By one estimate, healthcare improvements accounted for one-third of the economic growth of developed nations over the last century. However, actual medical care accounts for 20% or less of what affects population health. By comparing quality-of-care data with population, income, and ethnicity across the U.S.,

Health Data 115

Health Data Telemedicine Accountability Doctors 115

p3care

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements an electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) system under the Office of Health Affairs (OHA). This system ensures standardized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in pre-hospital environments and evaluates the quality of care.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Medical Services Process improvement Quality Improvement 130

HIT Consultant

APRIL 11, 2023

The RAND study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that in August 2022 audio-only visits still accounted for 1 in 5 primary care visits and 2 in 5 behavioral health visits among people who received care at Federally Qualified Health Centers in California.

Primary Care 96

Primary Care Medicaid Quality of Care Accountability 96

Home Health Care

AUGUST 25, 2021

Specifically, the study found that although nursing home residents only represent 2% of the Medicare population, they accounted for 22% of all COVID-19 cases among Medicare members. 31, 2020, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. The study period was between March 1, 2020, and Dec.

Nursing 99

Nursing Home Care Medicare Accountability 99

Home Health Care

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The payment of kickbacks to medical providers to induce referrals for home health services can improperly divert those dollars and undermine the quality of care being provided to patients.”. We are determined to safeguard the integrity of our nation’s health care systems.”. Gray said in the statement.

Tricare 103

Tricare Medicaid Medicare Integration 103

HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2022

In addition, CareMax will fund a Medicare receivable to Steward covering accounts receivable related to 2021 and the pre-close period of 2022. – The acquisition will expand CareMax’s comprehensive and coordinated healthcare delivery system designed to improve overall health outcomes for senior value-based care patients. “We

Medicare 95

Medicare Primary Care Quality of Care Accountability 95

Home Health Care

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center announced a new proposed model that will undoubtedly affect home health providers, and also allow them the opportunity to get more involved in value-based care initiatives. TEAM would be yet another model furthering that goal, if enacted.

Accountability 65

Accountability Medicare Home Care Quality of Care 65

Health Populi

JULY 13, 2020

The EIU VBHC framework addresses four aspects of how technology can underpin value-based care: Ensuring standardization. Driving efficiency and accountability. Capturing and sharing interoperable and transparent data. Informing integrated communication, decisions, and processes.

Primary Care 110

Primary Care Medicare Accountability Hospitals 110

Healthcare ECONOMIST

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To account for the fact that hospitals may close some units first, before a full facility closure is completed, the authors define closure date as the last year for which a hospital had an admission of a given type. Changes in quality of care after hospital mergers and acquisitions. Methodology An overview of the Chandra et al.

Hospitals 89

Hospitals Quality of Care Accountability Medicare 89

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

They were expected to provide a digital hub that would enable seamless communication and information sharing between providers, boost efficiency, improve the quality of care, and foster optimal patient and clinician experiences. Ultimately, the patient-provider relationship suffers, as does the quality of care.

Quality of Care 98

Quality of Care Accountability Patient Experience Hospitals 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s a question that has significant implications for quality of care as well as cost. The High Cost of Poor Behavioral Healthcare A recent study indicates 10% of patients account for 70% of the nation’s costs and that more than half of these patients have a diagnosed mental health disorder.

Quality of Care 98

Quality of Care Population Health Hospitals Medicaid 98

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 16, 2024

MedPAC staff evaluated several factors to assess payment adequacy, including beneficiaries’ access to care, quality of care, access to capital, and the relationship between Medicare payments and costs. Steve Landers said in a statement to Home Health Care News.

Medicare 62

Medicare Quality of Care Accountability Nursing 62

Home Health Care

APRIL 23, 2024

Amid Medicaid changes, the most relevant news to home care providers is the aforementioned 80-20 provision, which will force HCBS providers to direct 80% of reimbursement to direct care workers. “We We heard many, many comments on this provision.

Home Care 99

Home Care Medicaid Law Firms Quality of Care 99

Sheppard Health Law

DECEMBER 12, 2022

CMS’s strategic refresh initiative aims to meet five objectives: drive accountable care, advance health equity, support care innovations, improve access and affordability, and establish partnerships to achieve these objectives. These models encourage providers to work together to coordinate care with a focus on quality.

Accountable Care 52

Accountable Care Accountability Medicare Primary Care 52

Healthcare Leadership Council

JULY 27, 2021

This is becoming an increasingly-seen trend across the nation since MBA programs help further physician knowledge in key areas such as finance, accounting, and microeconomics. For instance, the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University (Alliance for Health Care) developed a dual MD/MBA program.

Doctors 75

Doctors Quality of Care Accountability Integration 75

p3care

JUNE 13, 2023

MIPS represents a framework for providers’ accountability and their part in promoting standardized care. Moreover, the focus on quality within MIPS contributes to maintaining a healthcare system that prioritizes and delivers excellent patient care. All we need to do so is an active engagement with MIPS.

Medicare 130

Medicare Quality of Care Accountability Integration 130

NCQA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Goal 2: Equip health care systems and expand effective and sustainable interventions. Lack of standardized performance measures makes it difficult to hold health systems and clinicians accountable for equitable care. NCQA believes that high-quality care is equitable care.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Accountability Quality Improvement Pharmaceuticals 52

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

population live in long-term care facilities (e.g., cases, older adult residents in NHs accounted for 37% of COVID-19 deaths overall until the vaccines became available in December 2020 ( CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Data website ). NHs and pointed out some potential gaps in the survey processes meant to insure quality of care.

Nursing 75

Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care Regulations 75

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2023

According to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society , non-fatal falls cost an estimated $50 billion in medical expenses, while fatal falls account for an estimated $754 million. It is also an expensive problem. Previously Dr.

Rehabilitation 105

Rehabilitation Pharmaceuticals Prevention Biotechnology 105

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Physicians should emphasize their value in terms of patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Value-Based Care Initiatives: Participating in value-based care models and accountable care organizations can lead to increased reimbursement based on improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

Regulations 105

Regulations Accountable Care Prevention Medicare 105