The federal government has released its long-awaited plan to reduce red tape and other administration snarls that create time-eating obstacles for doctors using health information technology.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma took a swipe at accrediting organizations on February 25, noting that when they accept consulting fees from the hospitals they grade it...
Health experts are warning providers that COVID-19 might be a long-term problem. Whether it’s contained in the U.S. to only a few dozen cases or becomes the pandemic others warn about, hospitals and other providers need to be preparing for emerging contagious diseases. s
Nurses are essential members of the healthcare team, and are charged with delivering patient care in an increasingly complex environment. How do we harness their expertise, insights, and compassion to drive improved patient outcomes?
Hospitals that are recognized for high-quality cardiac care are also more likely to be penalized under value-based payment models, according to a new study in...
The largest sepsis study every conducted with Medicare data found a 40% increase in the rate of Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized with the deadly infection from 2012 to 2018.
