Quality and Safety

Sep 17 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS issues roadmap for states to accelerate adoption of value-based care

The agency said the roadmap stresses the importance of multi-payer alignment in value-based care to drive care…

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AstraZeneca resumes Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial in the U.K.

Following an independent investigation in a trial participant's "unexplained illness," the company got the…

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Sep 11 | Jeff Lagasse

COVID-19 deaths among Black essential workers linked to racial disparities

Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare…

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Sep 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Personal information of 348,000 people potentially exposed in NorthShore data breach

The exposed information included patients' full name, date of birth, contact information, and…

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Sep 09 | Susan Morse

AstraZeneca puts COVID-19 vaccine trial on hold after volunteer becomes ill

The company says it is working to expedite the review of the single event to minimize any potential impact on the…

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Sep 08 | Susan Morse

AHIP addresses infrastructure and cost issues associated with a COVID-19 vaccine

Insurers can use their member data to help identify which people meet the criteria to be eligible for the…

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Sep 04 | Jeff Lagasse

Half of Medicare patients did not receive recommended healthcare after hospitalization

Only 54% of Medicare patients referred to home healthcare services following a hospitalization received…

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Sep 04 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS launches dashboard of 8 healthcare compare tools under Care Compare

Patients can find information about doctors, hospitals and nursing homes without searching through multiple tools.

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Sep 04 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS announces $2 billion provider relief fund nursing home incentive payment plans

The distribution is the latest update in the previously announced $5 billion in support to nursing homes…

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Sep 03 | Jeff Lagasse

At UHealth, repurposing old technology is keeping patients and staff safe during COVID-19

Allowing families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones while maintaining distance has…

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Care Collaboration Success for Improved Outcomes The nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been one of siloed care. Rarely do payers, providers and local resources come together with the patient's well-being prioritized as a unifying mission. Read how these organizations are getting it right.

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