Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 11, 2024

Onboarding new graduates into healthcare has become more difficult following pandemic disruptions and will require greater attention and investment from the industry in order to stem preventable pa | Clinicians-in-training had fewer opportunities for hands-on learning and practice due to the pandemic, which has also driven away many of the experienced (..)

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 5, 2023

Jennifer Gaudet Hefele will offer more detail in the HIMSS23 session "Leveraging the Wisdom of Crowds to Measure Healthcare Quality." " It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. CT at the South Building, Level 5, room S505. Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare It News

JULY 17, 2024

ON THE RECORD "This collaboration is part of our commitment to drive improved healthcare quality while reducing costs and addressing healthcare issues facing entire communities," Pahl said in a statement.

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CDC

JANUARY 27, 2023

Carlson, MD, MPH, Physician, Project Firstline, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC With assistance from Mia Frederick (contractor, TANAQ) a writer for CDC’s Project Firstline in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A recent survey sponsored by Morgan Health revealed that the lack of comprehensive data is a major obstacle for employers seeking to develop effective internal health quality strategies. Merative’s solutions address this challenge by providing a more integrated and comprehensive view of healthcare quality and cost.

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GoMoHealth

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dr. Barr is a physician executive with over 35 years of extensive clinical and leadership expertise, dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality, accessibility and affordability. “I am thrilled to be starting this role at GoMo Health, and leveraging my clinical expertise to further the work GoMo Health is doing.

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Life Qi

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In this, the final article in our series on Quality Improvement (QI) heroes – we shine a spotlight on Dr Don Berwick, leading authority on QI in healthcare and founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Hailing from the US, he is recognised as a leading authority on healthcare quality and improvement.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The American Medical Association's had offered a blueprint as a call to action to address the divide between the unprecedented levels of digital health funding, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions – and their underwhelming impact, thus far, on healthcare quality improvement. WHY IT MATTERS.

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NCQA

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In honor of Healthcare Quality Week, NCQA is celebrating the accomplishments of our Innovation Award winners. Each year, NCQA recognizes health care organizations for implementing leading-edge strategies that improve both quality and value, drive integration across the care delivery system and support person-centered care.

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CDC

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kerri Moran Associate Director for Partnerships, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for (..)

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HIT Consultant

MAY 28, 2024

. – The comprehensive platform empowers health plans to streamline workflows, improve member health outcomes, and achieve higher quality ratings. Addressing Challenges in Healthcare Quality Management Health plans have long grappled with managing quality and reporting requirements effectively.

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CDC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Mia Frederick (contractor, TANAQ) is a writer for CDC’s Project Firstline in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. Infection control, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of healthcare worker and patient safety.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 4, 2024

Prior to joining Geisinger, he served in key positions, including Chief Medical Officer and Chief Science Officer at Cogitativo, a leading healthcare-focused artificial intelligence and machine learning company. Dr. Gilliland’s career journey showcases a deep commitment to advancing healthcare excellence.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 19, 2024

Throughout her distinguished career, Gall has demonstrated a passion for improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes. Gall is recognized for her authentic and results-oriented leadership style, which has enabled her to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

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CDC

JUNE 3, 2022

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The past two years have been an extraordinary time for the U.S. healthcare system and public health.

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CDC

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cardo joined CDC in 1993 as a medical epidemiologist in the Hospital Infections Program (later named the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion), and after holding several leadership positions in DHQP, she was selected as division director in 2003. Cardo is beloved

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CDC

AUGUST 19, 2021

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention In keeping with the catalyzing nature of past Decennial conferences, an international conference that occurs once every 10 years, to set the research agenda for the prevention (..)

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2024

This government program aims to bolster infrastructure and improve maternal mental healthcare quality and safety for vulnerable populations. This initiative is especially timely, coinciding with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) upcoming launch of the Transforming Maternal Health Model (TMaH).

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That is according to an article in JAMA based on a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. The report states: More than half (55%) of the rural hospitals in the U.S. do not offer labor and delivery services, and in 10 states, more than two-thirds do not.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Featured Presenters: Abimbola (Bola) Ogundimu, DrPH, RN, CIC, CPHQ; Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC. Heather Jones, DNP, NP-C; Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC. Moderator: Kara Jacobs Slifka, MD, MPH; Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This integration goes further than buttons and screens, it’s a catalyst for improved patient outcomes and an elevation in overall healthcare quality. The Nexus of User Experience and Healthcare Quality Across healthcare, the significance of prioritizing user experience extends beyond the confines of product development.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 17, 2024

This collaboration is part of our commitment to drive improved healthcare quality while reducing costs and addressing healthcare issues facing entire communities,” said Jodi Pahl, Chief Nursing Officer for workforce experience and nursing outcomes, Bon Secours Mercy Health.

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NCQA

JUNE 11, 2024

Ease of data exchange to enhance behavioral healthcare quality and reporting. NCQA’s comment on the pivotal ONC USCDI+ Behavioral Health draft dataset was supportive and offered actionable feedback to improve: Data element completeness and specificity. Data interoperability. What is the USDCI+ Behavioral Health dataset?

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Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 20, 2021

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduces a blog authored by Denise Cardo, MD, Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, that addresses the need for more action to reduce infectious disease threats around the world.

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 10, 2022

“The Commission’s comments are organized into five sections: (1) the proposed update to SNF payment rates for fiscal year (FY) 2023, including the forecast error adjustment; (2) the recalibration of the patient-driven payment model (PDPM) parity adjustment; (3) the proposed cap on wage index decreases; (4) the quality reporting program, including selection (..)

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p3care

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

By keeping these factors in mind, healthcare service providers can establish health IT infrastructure across their organization and promote efficiency and productivity as per their requirements. The post 4 Things to Consider before Adopting Health IT Innovation appeared first on P3Care.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 22, 2023

Butt, MD, FACG, Founder & CEO at Medisolv What You Should Know: Private equity firm BVP Forge has completed a strategic investment in Medisolv , a healthcare quality data measurement and reporting solution, to accelerate its growth.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2022

Sapphire Health is the leading provider of Epic EHR infrastructure services and Cloudticity is the leading provider for healthcare managed services, security, and compliance on AWS — making this an ideal partnership to drive digital transformation for modern healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 18, 2024

By combining their expertise and resources, both companies can work towards improving healthcare quality and accessibility for underserved communities nationwide. . – The acquisition signifies Medicus IT’s unwavering dedication to supporting community health centers.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform (Miller 2020) found that many rural hospitals are in financials straights. According to a report from the American Hospital Association , hospital margins are down 37% from pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Rural hospitals are also in a bind.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 22, 2024

Lumeris equips these partners with cutting-edge technology and streamlined care delivery processes, enabling them to achieve remarkable improvements in both healthcare quality and cost-effectiveness.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 25, 2024

Furthermore, eVisit technology played a pivotal role in MedStar Health’s Connected Care transformation model, designed to improve patient access, clinician well-being, and overall healthcare quality and sustainability.

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Beterra

JULY 10, 2024

Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. This new quality measure will assess how hospitals implement safety improvement systems and evaluate hospital leadership’s commitment to patient safety.

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p3care

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

These three categories provide the framework for healthcare quality evaluation for P4P. The bulk of healthcare quality metrics reported to the public are procedural metrics. The “gold standard” for evaluating quality may appear to be outcome metrics. P4P Structural Measurements.

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Briggs Healthcare

MAY 24, 2022

David Kuhar, MD Director, Office of Healthcare Worker Safety Lead, Hospital Infection Prevention Team Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Beterra

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Laura Arline , VP/Chief Quality Officer, BayCare Health System: With a deep commitment to quality improvement, Laura’s vision is to drive systemic improvements in healthcare quality.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

OCTOBER 18, 2023

First, we’ve already witnessed that CMMI can have its greatest impact in helping to transition the healthcare system from its traditional fee-for-service orientation to a value-based framework.

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