Readmissions Reporting Methods Explained

Targeting and reducing hospital readmission rates has become a top priority for the Medicare program, and beginning in October, the...

Many Medicare Demonstrations Fail to Reduce Spending

Medicare demonstrations targeted at enhancing the quality of care for elderly and disabled patients have not been successful at...

Medical Home Results in Lower Death Risk

The medical home model is well known for an emphasis on quality-driven care, but a new study suggests that three hallmarks of this...

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