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April 2013

Preparing for Bundled Payments

H&HN's April cover story examines whether hospitals are prepared to make the jump to bundled payment. Also in this issue, American Hospital Association Chairman Benjamin Chu, M.D., discusses progress the field is making in transforming care delivery and preaches prudence in the ongoing budget debate.

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Cover Story

Bundled payments are growing in importance among hospitals

While most hospital leaders see the advantages of moving to bundled payments for an episode of care, many are unprepared either for the mindset or the mechanics required to implement the emerging reimbursement model. Here are the concerns and poss...
April 1, 2013
Joseph Burns
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While most hospital leaders see the advantages of moving to bundled payments for an episode of care, many are unprepared either for the mindset or the mechanics required to implement the emerging reimbursement model. Here are the concerns and possible strategies you should consider.
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Chronic care

Diabetes: 5 Keys to Better Care

Hospitals that are pushing the envelope on diabetes care are taking a population health management approach that involves five critical components. This is the latest installment in our yearlong Diabetes Management series.
April 1, 2013
Geri Aston
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Hospitals that are pushing the envelope on diabetes care are taking a population health management approach that involves five critical components. This is the latest installment in our yearlong Diabetes Management series.
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Editor's Note

The Budget Battleground

The growing elderly population in the U.S. may not trigger an avalanche of events, but in the case of Medicare, it signals some worrisome trends.
April 1, 2013
Mary Grayson
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The growing elderly population in the U.S. may not trigger an avalanche of events, but in the case of Medicare, it signals some worrisome trends.
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AHA Voices

A Note on Congressional Staff

Congressional staff members on Capitol Hill might be just the people you're looking for to make your issues known.
April 1, 2013
Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
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Congressional staff members on Capitol Hill might be just the people you're looking for to make your issues known.
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The envelope, please

And the winner is...

H&HN's series, "<a href="http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/6343-tackling-the-high-cost-of-chronic-disease-health-care-s-costliest-1" target="_blank">Health Care's Costliest 1%</a>," took home top honors in two of the nation's most prestigious journalism awards programs.
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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H&HN's series, "Health Care's Costliest 1%," took home top honors in two of the nation's most prestigious journalism awards programs.
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Staffing Watch

Staffing Watch

This edition of H&HN's staff watch covers the new The Essential Guide for Patient Safety Officers, the IT workers shortage and a new book on bullying, harrassment and other bad behaviors in the workplace.
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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This edition of H&HN's staff watch covers the new The Essential Guide for Patient Safety Officers, the IT workers shortage and a new book on bullying, harrassment and other bad behaviors in the workplace.
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Most Wired

Decision-making at the point of care

Decision tools can significantly improve clinical practice when electronic templates are used, clinical decision support is integrated into the clinical workflow and it's provided at the point of care.
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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Decision tools can significantly improve clinical practice when electronic templates are used, clinical decision support is integrated into the clinical workflow and it's provided at the point of care.
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Pop Health 101

Med schools get into population health

Med schools get into population health
April 1, 2013
Marty Stempniak
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Med schools get into population health
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Positive outcomes

It takes a village to reduce readmissions

It takes a village to reduce readmissions
April 1, 2013
Lola Butcher
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It takes a village to reduce readmissions
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Quick take

Wanted: Tech Works

Wanted: Tech Works
April 1, 2013
Matthew Weinstock
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Wanted: Tech Works
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Safety first

Secret investigators prod for weak links

Secret investigators prod for weak links
April 1, 2013
Marty Stempniak
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Secret investigators prod for weak links
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Now that's telemedicine

Health care meets the Jetsons

Health care meets the Jetsons
April 1, 2013
Douglas Page
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Health care meets the Jetsons
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Extra Mile

Extra Mile: The Singing Nurse

Improving the patient experience with dulcet tones, old hymns and pop standards
April 1, 2013
Laura Putre
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Improving the patient experience with dulcet tones, old hymns and pop standards
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Business Watch

Business Watch | Appointments/Death/Major Gifts

H&HN rounds up this month's appointments, retirements, projects and awards in the health care industry.
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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H&HN rounds up this month's appointments, retirements, projects and awards in the health care industry.
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Recent Research

Recent Research

H&HN highlights new research on cancer drug shortages and a new tool to help with diagnosing pneumonia.
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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H&HN highlights new research on cancer drug shortages and a new tool to help with diagnosing pneumonia.
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YOUR TURN

Your Turn

H&HN readers' letters on health care trends
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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H&HN readers' letters on health care trends
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Datadig

Datadig

A statistical snapshop of health care
April 1, 2013
H&HN Staff
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A statistical snapshop of health care
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