Tag: Quality Improvement

Enhancing Kidney Care: The ESRD Network and Patient-Centered Services

Explore the ESRD Network's role in improving kidney care through coordinated services and patient-centered initiatives, promoting health and quality improvements.

Proposed Changes to Medicare Payment Systems Impacting Small Hospitals

Discover the proposed Medicare rule changes for hospital payment systems and its impact on small entities. Stakeholders urged to submit feedback by June 2026.

Introducing Permanent Full Risk ACO Program for Medicare

Learn about the new bill for a permanent full risk ACO program in Medicare, aimed at improving patient care, reducing costs, and enhancing healthcare outcomes.

Medisolv Acquires Lilac Software: Advancing AI in Healthcare Quality

Medisolv, a leader in healthcare quality data management, acquires Lilac Software to enhance AI analytics and support value-based care initiatives. Discover more!

New Proposed Regulations for Medicare Advantage Modernization

Discover the new CMS proposed regulations for Medicare Advantage and Part D aimed at modernization by 2027, impacting quality measures and beneficiary protections.

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: Personalized Engagement Drives Quality and Funding

Explore how personalized, data-driven member engagement strategies are essential for Medicare Advantage plans to maintain and improve Star Ratings, impacting funding and member retention.

Medicare Quality Programs Under Scrutiny: Calls for Supportive Reform

Medicare's pay-for-performance programs face criticism for inefficacy and inequity. Experts advocate shifting to supportive models rewarding incremental improvement and incorporating patient-reported outcomes to enhance quality care.

Civitas Survey Highlights Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations’ Impact and Future Needs

Survey by Civitas Networks for Health shows Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations generated $4.7B savings and highlights recommendations for program enhancements focusing on data interoperability, onsite training, and workforce retention.

MedPAC Urges Reforms to Nursing Home Five-Star Rating System

MedPAC calls for federal reform of nursing home Five-Star ratings, emphasizing staffing and alternative quality metrics to improve long-term care under Medicare.