The CMS last week announced changes to its quality improvement organization program that re designed to help hospitals improve patient safety and quality.
As hospitals across the country search for ways to reduce readmissions in the wake of reimbursement cuts from CMS for rehospitalizations within 30 days, one statewide initiative in Minnesota may have cracked the code.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 5
Expectations of access to high-quality, safe, and affordable healthcare are growing, as are the regulatory requirements around quality and safety in healthcare. For example, The Joint Commission, through its regulatory standards, has specific patient flow and leadership requirements that...