On November 2, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delivered its final rule on the Quality Payment Program year two, starting January 1st, 2018. The rule did not vary much from the proposed regulation released in June.
Standardization is a commonly misunderstood term in the healthcare industry. It has been defined as the process by which healthcare products and services are chosen by a committee of key stakeholders, considering evidence-based results, to ensure quality patient care while Read More
There is no denying that healthcare is an industry of exceptional standardization. Standardized protocols, standardized practices, and standardized procedures are all necessary components to ensuring efficient, high-quality care. Standardization is an essential part of delivering effective, safe, affordable care including Read More
As the healthcare industry transitions from volume to value-based care and as patients become more engaged in their health, understanding what drives patient decision-making is increasingly a strategic imperative. Although the importance of patient satisfaction has received a lot of Read More
Medication nonadherence is responsible for an estimated 125,000 deaths annually and $100-$300 billion per year in the United States. It is an epidemic associated with poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization rates, and higher healthcare costs. Medication nonadherence has long been Read More
Patient engagement is an essential part of providing safe and effective quality patient care. Research has demonstrated that patients who are more actively involved in managing their healthcare have better outcomes and incur lower costs. Additionally, patient engagement has been Read More
Medical errors such as delays in diagnosis, preventable surgical complications, and medication overdoses are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Consequently, reducing preventable adverse events and improving quality and safety in patient care is at Read More
Medical errors are now the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, according to research by Johns Hopkins. In fact, one in seven Medicare patients experiences a medical error while in the hospital. However, medical errors do not only Read More
This summer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the Quality Payment Program for 2018. The goal was to simplify the program and reduce reporting requirements while making it easier Read More
Why does social media matter to healthcare? A few recent statistics explain the impact social media is having in the healthcare industry, and why it is a force that can no longer be ignored.
