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The objective of this study was to describe health plan efforts to collect language data from its members, provide language services, and improve the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Key stakeholders agree better data on patients language are needed to effectively…
A new report documents sustained declines in patients discharged from inpatient rehabilitation hospitals as well as an increase in higher acuity patients following the implementation of several major policy changes in recent years.
America's hospitals welcome today's announcement that HHS intends to delay the start of Stage 2 meaningful use.
Health care executives have to ensure that new care models are implemented effectively and improved continuously.
The AHA commends Don Berwick's commitment and passion to improving health care. We appreciate his openness to always being willing to listen to the hospital field's perspective on how to deliver better care to patients.
Ten existential questions will make the difference between limping into the future and soaring to new heights.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have the promise to transform how health care is delivered by sharing financial awards among providers that realize savings in health care spending while improving quality. These authors review the October 2011 regulatory policy statements related to the…
Q3 2011 RACTrac Results PowerPoint : Exploring the Impact of the RAC Program on Hospitals Nationwide
Results of AHA RACTrac Survey, 3rdQuarter
To perform the study, Health System Change researchers conducted 114 interviews in 2010 with participating organizations, which included 24 physician practices, 48 community pharmacies and three mail-order pharmacies actively transmitting or receiving prescriptions via Surescripts.
Sequestration means that arbitrary reductions in resources for patient care under Medicare will now be set to take effect under the law for the remainder of the decade.