cardiac care Archives - America's Essential Hospitals

After receiving a lifesaving heart transplant at association member Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, one patient took heart health into her own hands — literally.

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Essential Hospital Targets Heart Disease with Health IT

Feb 28, 2018 || Emily Schweich

Henry Ford Health System, in Detroit, used electronic health records to decrease venous thromboembolism and improve preventive care, saving $1.44 million in direct costs and up to $3 million systemwide annually.

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FDA Announces Philips Defibrillator Recall

Feb 14, 2018 || Emily Schweich

Cracks in the defibrillator's gas discharge tube can allow gases to escape and the device to malfunction when used in automated external defibrillator mode.

cardiac care, medical devices, patient safety

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Using EHRs to Cut Unplanned Readmissions in Half

Oct 18, 2017 || Shahid Zaman

Staff at University of Missouri Health Care designed an intervention using health information technology that reduced unplanned heart failure readmissions by nearly half after only nine months.

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Association Comments on Proposal to Cancel Episode Payment Models

Oct 17, 2017 || Rachel Schwartz

In its comments, America’s Essential Hospitals recommended that CMS finalize the cancellation of the mandatory episode payment models, work with stakeholders to develop voluntary models, and more.

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CMS Proposes to Cancel Mandatory Episode Payment Models

Aug 16, 2017 || Maryellen Guinan

The first performance year was set to begin Jan. 1, 2018; America’s Essential Hospitals previously expressed concern about the scope and pace of the models.

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CMS Further Delays Mandatory Bundled Payment Models

May 18, 2017 || Maryellen Guinan

The first performance year for new cardiac episode payment models and the effective date of joint replacement regulation amendments now starts Jan. 1, 2018.

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Association Responds to Final Rule Delaying Cardiac, Joint Models

Apr 20, 2017 || Maryellen Guinan

America’s Essential Hospitals expressed support of the delay of episode payment models to allow selected hospitals more time to prepare for participation.

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Study: Value-Based Reforms Reduce Readmissions

Apr 14, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Hospital participation in Medicare value-based programs in 2015, including ACOs and bundled payments, was associated with 2,377 fewer readmissions and $32.7 million in savings.

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Recall Issued for Phillips Defibrillators

Apr 4, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The Phillips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator might not power up, charge, or deliver electrical shock therapy, and could unexpectedly stop pacing.

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CMS Delays Mandatory Bundled Payment Models

Mar 21, 2017 || Maryellen Guinan

The rule affects the Advancing Care Through Episode Payment Models, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Payment model, and changes to the CJR model.

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CMS To Host Webinar on Bundled Payments Final Rule

Jan 24, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The 60-minute webinar on new episode payment models for cardiac care and surgical treatment for hip and femur fractures will begin at noon ET on Feb. 9.

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CMS Finalizes New Mandatory Bundled Payment Models

Jan 5, 2017 || Staff

CMS also expanded the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model to include surgical hip/femur fracture treatment.

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CMS Finalizes Bundled Payments for Cardiac Care, Hip Fracture

Dec 21, 2016 || Maryellen Guinan

These new EPMs and the updated CJR model will give clinicians more opportunities to earn incentive payments through advanced alternative payment models.

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FDA To Host Conference Call on Heater-Cooler Contamination

Oct 27, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Hospitals will have the opportunity to discuss the potential contamination of heater-cooler devices used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

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Recall Issued for Dysfunctional AED Electrodes

Oct 25, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The FDA says the recalled electrodes might not connect properly to certain AEDs, delaying electrical therapy and potentially resulting in serious patient harm.

cardiac care, medical devices, patient safety

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CDC, FDA Issue Alert on Potential Heater-Cooler Contamination

Oct 13, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Stӧckert 3T heater-cooler devices used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures might have been contaminated with M. Chimaera in the manufacturing process.

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CMS to Repeat Bundled Payment Webinar on Sept. 22

Sep 20, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

The webinar will focus on the Advancing Care Coordination through Episode Payment Models proposed rule.

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CMS Proposes New Mandatory Bundled Payment Models

Aug 2, 2016 || Staff

Model will test new episode payment models for acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft, as well as expansion of the current CJR model.

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CMS Selects Participants for Million Hearts Model

Jul 29, 2016 || Rachel Schwartz

Several members of America’s Essential Hospitals are among the participants selected for the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model.

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CDC: Hospitals Should Assess Heater-Cooler Units

Oct 26, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Hospitals should assess units to ensure they are safe and properly maintained and not contaminated with non-tuberculosis mycobacterium. Patients who may have been exposed to NTM should monitor signs of potential infection for several years.

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Sorting Sounds: Boston Medical Center Fights Alarm Fatigue

Sep 10, 2014 || Staff

BMC's 15-step, replicable plan involves identifying clinically significant alarms and altering settings for insignificant alarms. The plan reduced noise levels and increased satisfaction.

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