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CMS Issues FY 2018 IPPS Proposed Rule

Apr 17, 2017 || Shahid Zaman

The rule contains provisions on the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare DSH, the Inpatient Quality Reporting program, and more.

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Wexner Transforms Patient Safety with Crew Resource Management

Jan 6, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Crew resource management, which focuses on situations prone to negative outcomes by human error, helped the Columbus, Ohio, essential hospital improve performance and generate savings.

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New Report Shows Drop in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Since 2010

Dec 20, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The data show about 125,000 fewer patients died because of hospital-acquired conditions from 2010 to 2015, resulting in a savings of $28 billion.

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CMS Updates Hospital Compare Data

Dec 20, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

CMS on Dec. 19 refreshed its Hospital Compare site, including data on the Ambulatory Surgical Center Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program & more.

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CMS Finalizes FY 2017 IPPS Rule

Aug 5, 2016 || Staff

The rule addresses the controversial two-midnight policy, Medicare DSH, the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, Value-Based Purchasing, and more.

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AHRQ Quality Indicators

Jul 8, 2016 || Alana Mallory

Gain an in-depth understanding on how to use the AHRQ Quality Indicators to improve quality and safety of care at your hospital.

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Association Gives Feedback on IPPS Proposed Rule

Jun 22, 2016 || Shahid Zaman

America's Essential Hospitals gave feedback on Medicare DSH payments, payments associated with the two-midnight policy, and quality reporting programs.

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Hospital-Specific HAC Reports Might Contain Error

Jun 14, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

The HAC reports might have contained the incorrect hospital name in one table. CMS will distribute new reports to affected hospitals.

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CMS Issues Proposed IPPS Rule for FY 2017

Apr 26, 2016 || Staff

A new proposed rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System would reverse the controversial two-midnight policy payment cut and make numerous other policy and payment changes, including to quality reporting programs.

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AHRQ Chartbook Shows Some Progress on Disparities

Mar 22, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

Latest Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) patient safety data show gaps in care for racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups have become less pronounced over time.

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CMS Publishes HAC Reduction Program Data

Dec 14, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Hospital performance data for FY 2016 available on Hospital Compare; hospitals in bottom quartile face 1 percent Medicare payment cut.

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HAC Reductions Continue to Save Lives, Dollars in 2014

Dec 8, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Like earlier report, new AHRQ data show that hospitals continued to reduce HAC rates by 17 percent in 2014.

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HHS Evaluates Progress Toward Triple Aim

Nov 9, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Report on National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care details progress made toward better care, lower costs, and improved health.

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Reductions in HACs Save Lives, $12 Billion

Nov 9, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

New AHRQ report finds patients experienced 1.3 million fewer hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) from 2010 through 2013, saving a projected 50,000 lives.

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Essential Hospitals Named New CDC Prevention Epicenters

Oct 7, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

The prevention epicenters will identify innovative ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in health care facilities. University of Utah and the University of Illinois - Chicago join Cook County Health & Hospital System as essential hospital participants.

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Hospitals: New HAC Reports Correct Error

Sep 23, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Reports previously excluded the first six months of 2014 data on SSIs, which may have impacted payment adjustment and quality measure results. CMS has opened a second review and correction period.

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CMS Issues Final IPPS Rule for FY 2016

Aug 5, 2015 || Staff

Rule includes a net increase in IPPS payment rates of 0.9 percent, Medicare DSH cuts of $1.2 billion in FY 2016, and updates to the HAC Reduction, Hospital VBP, IQR, and EHR Incentive programs.

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Association Comments on FY 2016 IPPS Proposed Rule

Jun 16, 2015 || Maryellen Guinan

Comments caution CMS about Medicare DSH payment cuts and urge CMS to ensure measures and methodologies used in quality reporting programs are adjusted for sociodemographic factors.

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CMS to Host FY 2016 IPPS Proposed Rule Webinar

May 19, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

May 29 webinar will focus on quality reporting program proposals, impact of changes to HAC Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.

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CMS to Discuss Pay for Performance Programs May 12

May 5, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

The national provider call will cover alignment and goals for a number of Medicare pay-for-performance programs, including the Inpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Value-Based Purchasing Program.

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CMS Issues Proposed IPPS Rule for FY 2016

Apr 21, 2015 || Staff

The rule includes provisions on several topics, including a payment update, Medicare disproportionate share hospital cuts, Medicare payment for short inpatient hospital stays, and the Readmissions Reduction Program.

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HAC Reduction Program Penalties: An Undue Burden on Essential Hospitals?

Dec 19, 2014 || Staff

Brief finds that hospitals with more than 400 beds, teaching hospitals, those treating complex patients, and essential hospitals more likely to receive penalties; no evidence that penalties align with outcomes

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HHS Announces Continued Reductions in HACs

Dec 2, 2014 || Carl Graziano

Preliminary estimates show that hospital patients experienced 1.3 million fewer hospital-acquired conditions from 2010 to 2013.

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CMS Seeks Nominees for Technical Expert Panels

Aug 26, 2014 || Matthew Buechner

CMS is compiling three TEPs to provide technical input to CMS contractors on the development, selection, and maintenance of quality measures. Nominations are due Sept. 12 and Sept. 19.

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Association Comments on FY 2015 IPPS Proposed Rule

Jul 1, 2014 || Matthew Buechner

Comments cover topics such as Medicare disproportionate share hospital payment cuts and risk adjustment for socioeconomic status.

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OIG and HHS Release FY 2014 Work Plan

Feb 25, 2014 || Staff

The OIG and HHS FY 2014 work plan includes several Medicare and Medicaid projects. These projects cover the following topics including inpatient admission criteria, E&M payments, IME, and provider taxes.

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CMS Awards America’s Essential Hospitals Third Year for Initiative to Reduce Harm, Readmissions

Jan 30, 2014 || Carl Graziano

The federal Partnership for Patients initiative will support for a third year the association's Essential Hospitals Engagement Network (EHEN), one of 26 such networks nationally working to reduce nine hospital-acquired conditions by 40 percent and 30-day readmissions by 20 percent by the end of 2014.

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