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Medicare Adding Value-based Reimbursement to Home Health

Proposed rule calls for test of value-based home health care across nine selected states.

July 8, 2015

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Proposed rule calls for test of value-based home health care across nine selected states.

Virginia Adds Observational Status Notification Requirement

Requirement designed to limit confusion about reimbursement for patients under observation.

July 1, 2015

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Requirement designed to limit confusion about reimbursement for patients under observation.

Video: Health System Discovery Could Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new approach to treating inflammatory disease could revolutionize care, says Christopher Czura, VP of scientific affairs at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.

June 30, 2015

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A new approach to treating inflammatory diseases could revolutionize care , says Christopher Czura, VP of scientific affairs at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.

Quality Improvement Efforts Should Focus on Providers, Not Geography

Harvard economist Michael Chernew argues that the attention being given to geographic variation is misguided and distracting from improving care at the facility level.

June 26, 2015

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Harvard economist Michael Chernew argues that the attention being given to geographic variation is misguided and distracting from improving care at the facility level.

CVS Health Investing in Patient Care and Data

The drugstore chain and hospitals are accelerating efforts to meet patients' needs, such as: 'What do I have to do to get you in that MRI?'

June 25, 2015

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The drugstore chain and hospitals are accelerating efforts to meet patients' needs, such as: 'What do I have to do to get you in that MRI?'

HFMA ANI: Bundled Payments Moving Fast in Tennessee

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn., is out in front implementing bundled payments in a state that is moving quickly in that direction.

June 24, 2015

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn., is out in front implementing bundled payments in a state that is moving quickly in that direction.

Despite Dr. Oz' Involvement, Diagnosis App Sounds Appealing

AskMD app being asked by health systems to do more for patients.

June 17, 2015

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AskMD app being asked by health systems to do more for patients.

Transformation of Medical Education Relies Heavily on Students

AMA initiative is finding success with student input and collaboration with health systems.

June 9, 2015

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AMA initiative is finding success with student input and collaboration with health systems.

Ascension Venture Capital Unit Finding Value in Health IT

Ascension Ventures, the health care venture capital arm of Ascension, has found that the rush to implement and use electronic health records has created investment opportunity for Ascension, and given its health care operations access to valued te...

June 9, 2015

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Ascension Ventures, the health care venture capital arm of Ascension, has found that the rush to implement and use electronic health records has created investment opportunity for Ascension, and given its health care operations access to valued technology.

Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Boosts Primary Care Doc Pool

The number of graduates from colleges of osteopathic medicine is expected to top 5,300 in 2015, which would be more than 6 percent greater than the total for 2014 and almost double the total for 2006.

June 9, 2015

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The number of graduates from colleges of osteopathic medicine is expected to top 5,300 in 2015, which would be more than 6 percent greater than the total for 2014 and almost double the total for 2006.

Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Building a Woodsy Walking Trail

The 1.4-mile trail will be open to patients, employees and the public.

June 9, 2015

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The 1.4-mile trail will be open to patients, employees and the public.

Bioelectronic Device Could Revolutionize Care for Inflammatory Disease

If proved to be effective and safe, the treatment could transform the care of patients suffering from such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

June 9, 2015

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If proved to be effective and safe, the treatment could transform the care of patients suffering from such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Final Medicare ACO Rule Could Do More to Encourage Participation

CMS' final rule for Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs includes changes that are a step in the right direction for the hospital field, but the rule could do more to attract hospital participation.

June 5, 2015

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CMS' final rule for Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs includes changes that are a step in the right direction for the hospital field, but the rule could do more to attract hospital participation.

Outlook is Improving for Antibiotic Stewardship

Health care is responding to the potential threat of antibiotic resistance, White House forum attendees say.

June 3, 2015

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Health care is responding to the potential threat of antibiotic resistance, White House forum attendees say.

H&HN Daily

White House Antibiotic Resistance Forum Highlights Work of Hospitals

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance by dangerous strains of bacteria has been a concern of providers and regulators in recent years.

June 2, 2015

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The growing threat of antibiotic resistance by dangerous strains of bacteria has been a concern of providers and regulators in recent years.

H&HN Daily

CMS Seeks to Bring Medicaid Managed Care in Line with Medicare, Private Insurance

Proposed rule would seek to help beneficiaries, align quality measures and add rating system.

May 27, 2015

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Proposed rule would seek to help beneficiaries, align quality measures and add rating system.

H&HN Daily

Healthier Hospitals Initiative Wraps Up, But Strategies Live On

After achieving success in getting more hospitals involved in reducing their carbon footprint, the Healthy Hospitals Initiative will remain a Practice Greenhealth program.

May 13, 2015

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After achieving success in getting more hospitals involved in reducing their carbon footprint, the Healthy Hospitals Initiative will remain a Practice Greenhealth program.

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