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Tag: Quality Improvement

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.