Healthcare Quality Newshttp://hcqualitynews.org/home/Healthcare Quality NewsThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:54:30 +0000Copyright, HCQualityNews.comen-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.157 (http://www.squarespace.com)Heart failure, heart attack and pneumonia patients not usually readmitted for original conditionJAMARehospitalizations and readmissionsJeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:53:25 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/heart-failure-heart-attack-and-pneumonia-patients-not-usuall.html257247:2590233:32762746http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762746.xmlTeams less likely to miss life-saving steps when using a checklist during an OR crisisAtul GawandeIOM Aim: SafeNEJMSerious Reportable Events (SRE)Jeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:51:25 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/teams-less-likely-to-miss-life-saving-steps-when-using-a-che.html257247:2590233:32762739http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762739.xmlReducing length of stay improves 30 day readmission rates for some conditionsAnnals of Internal MedicineRehospitalizations and readmissionsJeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:49:35 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/reducing-length-of-stay-improves-30-day-readmission-rates-fo.html257247:2590233:32762727http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762727.xmlHospital programs to reduce waste can help achieve savingsIOM Aim: EfficientThe Commonwealth FundJeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:46:57 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/hospital-programs-to-reduce-waste-can-help-achieve-savings.html257247:2590233:32762718http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762718.xmlHealth insurance premiums continue to climbCost of CareHealth Care Facts, TrendsThe Commonwealth FundUnderinsured and UninsuredJeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:45:19 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/health-insurance-premiums-continue-to-climb.html257247:2590233:32762707http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762707.xmlAlmost one third of Americans put off medical care due to costCost of CareUnderinsured and UninsuredJeanne HensonThu, 07 Feb 2013 14:41:56 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2013/2/7/almost-one-third-of-americans-put-off-medical-care-due-to-co.html257247:2590233:32762687http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-32762687.xmlMedical Center reduces 30 day readmissions for heart failure by 46 percentCommonwealth FundRehospitalizations and readmissionsJeanne HensonWed, 28 Nov 2012 13:31:04 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/11/28/medical-center-reduces-30-day-readmissions-for-heart-failure.html257247:2590233:31429224http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-31429224.xmlPatients with online access to medical records use more clinical servicesElectronic Medical RecordsJAMAKaiser PermanenteJeanne HensonWed, 28 Nov 2012 13:28:54 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/11/28/patients-with-online-access-to-medical-records-use-more-clin.html257247:2590233:31429212http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-31429212.xmlInternational survey finds that EMR use is rising in the U.S. but other issues remainCommonwealth FundCondition: Primary CareCost of CareElectronic Medical RecordsPrimary CareJeanne HensonWed, 28 Nov 2012 13:26:43 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/11/28/international-survey-finds-that-emr-use-is-rising-in-the-us.html257247:2590233:31429187http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-31429187.xmlHealthGrades releases 2012 hospital quality ratingsHealthGradesMortalityQuality RatingsJeanne HensonTue, 23 Oct 2012 18:10:56 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/23/healthgrades-releases-2012-hospital-quality-ratings.html257247:2590233:30032898http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-30032898.xmlHealth costs of hospital employees are nine percent higher than other U.S. adultsCost of CareTruven Health AnalyticsJeanne HensonWed, 17 Oct 2012 20:35:47 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/17/health-costs-of-hospital-employees-are-nine-percent-higher-t.html257247:2590233:29901363http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-29901363.xmlSome hospitals question tying money to patient experience surveysCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)IOM Aim: Patient-CenteredPatient SatisfactionPayment ReformThe Wall Street JournalJeanne HensonWed, 17 Oct 2012 20:33:30 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/17/some-hospitals-question-tying-money-to-patient-experience-su.html257247:2590233:29901325http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-29901325.xmlWalmart employees will have access to heart and spinal surgery through bundled payment programPayment ReformWalmartJeanne HensonWed, 17 Oct 2012 20:30:17 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/17/walmart-employees-will-have-access-to-heart-and-spinal-surge.html257247:2590233:29901292http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-29901292.xmlHigh-intensity primary care may help lower costs and improve qualityChronic CareCost of CareIOM Aim: EffectiveIOM Aim: EfficientNational Institutes for Health Care ReformPopulation HealthPrimary CareJeanne HensonWed, 17 Oct 2012 20:27:11 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/17/high-intensity-primary-care-may-help-lower-costs-and-improve.html257247:2590233:29901268http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-29901268.xmlAMI patients are less likely to receive PCI in states that publicly report PCI outcomesCondition: AMIIOM Aim: EffectiveIOM Aim: EfficientJAMAMortalityJeanne HensonThu, 11 Oct 2012 16:12:26 +0000http://hcqualitynews.org/home/2012/10/11/ami-patients-are-less-likely-to-receive-pci-in-states-that-p.html257247:2590233:29780946http://hcqualitynews.org/home/rss-comments-entry-29780946.xml