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ACO Reporting- A Patient-Centered Approach

p3care

For instance, patient and caregiver experience, care coordination, and patient safety. Patient Experience Patient satisfaction level and their experiences are necessary components. It does not restrict itself to temporary or timely reporting only but fosters continuous quality improvement.

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The Hidden Key to Higher HCAHPS Scores: Better Use of Communication Boards

Readiness Rounds

The Hidden Key to Higher HCAHPS Scores: Better Use of Communication Boards The Power of Clear, Consistent Communication in Healthcare Patient communication boards are a simple yet highly effective tool in improving patient safety, satisfaction, and hospital performance.

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A Practical Approach to CMS 2025 Age-Friendly Measures

Readiness Rounds

One of the most transformative changes ahead is the CMS 2025 Age-Friendly Measures, introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These forward-thinking guidelines are set to redefine care for older adults, emphasizing streamlined data collection, enhanced reporting, and performance improvement strategies.

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Voices: Beth Ann Longo, Associate Director, Department of Research, The Joint Commission

Home Health Care

Longo : There are nearly 11,000 home health agencies that report data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. I’d like to point out that accreditation is regarded as a well-established mechanism for promoting quality and patient safety in health care. The data are publicly available and include the CMS star ratings.

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Regulators in the Lobby: Rise & Shine Reduces Findings

Readiness Rounds

This approach helps reduce findings, improves patient safety, and supports sustainable performance improvement. The Tightening of CMS Regulations Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) regulations have evolved over the years. Headlines: 1. The Tightening Grip of CMS Regulations 2. Key Takeaways 5.

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First Do No Harm

Briggs Healthcare

and Jonathan Blum, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – names you may recognize from CMS National Stakeholder Calls. Ensuring patient safety is at the heart of the Hippocratic Oath: First, Do No Harm. Protecting patients must always remain our first priority. The authors are Lee Fleisher, MD.,

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Behavioral Health System Modernization along the Continuum

NASHP

States such as Texas, Wyoming , and New Jersey are adopting Medicaid reimbursement of collaborative care services and are addressing capacity to transition to CoCM. Integration of Substance Use Services and Supports States can align long siloed approaches to primary care, mental health, and substance use services through integration efforts.