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• Select Boosting performance measure for measure: greater public access to health care information is a key factor in the drive for quality. (Comment)

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  Boosting performance measure for measure: greater public access to health care information is a key factor in the drive for quality. (Comment)

  Authors:Daniel Stryer and Carolyn ClancyFrom:British Medical Journal (Vol. 326, Issue 7402) Peer-Reviewed

  June 14, 2003743 words Article Far more money is spent on health care in the United States than in any other country. The marketplace rather than regulatory mechanisms is entrusted with promoting innovation and addressing suboptimal performance and...
• Select The association between continuity of care in the community and health outcomes: a population-based study

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  The association between continuity of care in the community and health outcomes: a population-based study

  Authors:Jacob Dreiher, Doron S Comaneshter, Yael Rosenbluth, Erez Battat, Haim Bitterman, and Arnon D CohenFrom:Israel Journal of Health Policy Research (Vol. 1, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  May 23, 20128,098 words Article 1550LBackground The study goal was to assess indices of continuity of care in the primary care setting and their association with health outcomes and healthcare services utilization, given the reported importance of...
• Select First-ever survey addresses gay, lesbian patient policies

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  First-ever survey addresses gay, lesbian patient policies

  Author:Kim KrisbergFrom:The Nation's Health (Vol. 37, Issue 10)

  Dec. 2007384 words Brief article, Surve... 1630LTo promote ongoing dialogue on the health care needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients, two organizations have created a "Healthcare Equality Index" that will help both patient and provider reach the...
• Select The association of vertically integrated care with health care use and outcomes.

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  The association of vertically integrated care with health care use and outcomes.

  Authors:Peter J. Huckfeldt, Jing Gu, Jose J. Escarce, Pinar Karaca-Mandic, and Neeraj SoodFrom:Health Services Research (Vol. 56, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 20216,653 words Report 1790LObjective: To determine whether vertically integrated hospital and skilled nursing facility (SNF) care is associated with more efficient use of postdischarge care and better outcomes. Data Sources: Medicare provider,...
• Select Health care compliance programs: an infrastructure for clinical practice. (Health Care Forum)

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  Health care compliance programs: an infrastructure for clinical practice. (Health Care Forum)

  Author:Becky Sutherland CornettFrom:Journal of Medical Speech - Language Pathology (Vol. 11, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20033,323 words Article Health care compliance programs have evolved since 1995 from a focus on Medicare billing rules to encompass all aspects of law and regulation pertaining to health care service delivery. Comprehensive compliance programs...
• Select Severity of illness versus expected benefit in societal evaluation of healthcare interventions

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  Severity of illness versus expected benefit in societal evaluation of healthcare interventions

  Author:Erik NordFrom:Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (Vol. 1, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 1, 20016,458 words Report 1420LSociety's valuation of a healthcare outcome depends not only on the size of the gain in well-being (utility), but also on the severity of the initial condition. This seems to be a major problem with the conventional...
• Select What value-based purchasing means to your hospital: CMS has devised an intricate way to measure a hospital's quality of care to determine whether the hospital qualifies for incentive payments under the Hospital Value- Based Purchasing program. But is it a fully reliable comparative measure?

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  What value-based purchasing means to your hospital: CMS has devised an intricate way to measure a hospital's quality of care to determine whether the hospital qualifies for incentive payments under the Hospital Value- Based Purchasing program. But is it a fully reliable comparative measure?

  Author:Paul ShoemakerFrom:Healthcare Financial Management (Vol. 65, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 20112,912 words Article 1400LOn April 28, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally launched a new initiative designed to adjust Medicare reimbursement on the basis of quality measurements. The Hospital Value- Based...
• Select How managed care measures up: few managed care plans link procedures to health outcomes, despite some efforts to measure the level of preventive screening

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  How managed care measures up: few managed care plans link procedures to health outcomes, despite some efforts to measure the level of preventive screening

  Authors:Judith A. Hale and Robin B. WeinerFrom:Business & Health (Vol. 12, Issue 1)

  Jan. 19942,186 words Article One of the public's greatest concerns about health care reform is that quality might suffer as pressure increases to control costs. President Clinton addresses these concerns in his health care reform proposal, the...
• Select Healthcare education

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  Healthcare education

  Author:Ruth WilliamsFrom:Nursing Management (Harrow) (Vol. 14, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 200792 words Brief article, Websi... 1410LSkills for Health (SfH), the sector skills council for the UK health sector, is asking those involved in healthcare education to share their views on a new quality assurance framework for healthcare education. The...
• Select The consequences of living longer: a cure for aging could create difficult choices for society

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  The consequences of living longer: a cure for aging could create difficult choices for society

  Author:Dan JohnsonFrom:The Futurist (Vol. 32, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  June-July 1998748 words Article Finding a cure for aging could prove detrimental to society which would be forced to deal with the burdens of overpopulation, increased demand for health care and inadequate supply of skilled healthcare personnel. People...
• Select MI mortality 40% lower in hospitals using guidelines. ('Frightening' Variation in Quality)

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  MI mortality 40% lower in hospitals using guidelines. ('Frightening' Variation in Quality)

  Author:Bruce JancinFrom:Internal Medicine News (Vol. 36, Issue 5)

  Mar. 1, 2003561 words Article CHICAGO -- Acute MI mortality is markedly lower in hospitals that excel at following national treatment guidelines, Dr. Eric D. Peterson said at the annual scientific sessions of the American Heart Association. In a...
• Select MedPAC panel recommends tests of provider payment incentives. (Rewarding Quality)

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  MedPAC panel recommends tests of provider payment incentives. (Rewarding Quality)

  Author:Jennifer SilvermanFrom:Family Practice News (Vol. 33, Issue 12)

  June 15, 2003394 words Brief article WASHINGTON -- There has got to be a better way for Medicare to reward physicians who provide quality care. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is advising the Department of Health and Human Services to...
• Select Measuring safety. (Policy & Practice)

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  Measuring safety. (Policy & Practice)

  Author:Mary Ellen SchneiderFrom:Skin & Allergy News (Vol. 34, Issue 7)

  July 2003115 words Brief article One of the struggles in improving patient safety is figuring out how to implement recommended safe practices, Dr. Lucian L. Leape of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, said at a recent meeting sponsored by...
• Select Consumer-driven health care--beyond rhetoric with research and experience

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  Consumer-driven health care--beyond rhetoric with research and experience

  Authors:Anne K. Gauthier and Carolyn M. ClancyFrom:Health Services Research (Vol. 39, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 20042,392 words Article The search for ways to stem the rising tide of health insurance premiums and improve the value of care being purchased has entered a new era. Bolstered by the explosion of information technology and prompted by the...
• Select Measuring quality could narrow racial care gap

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  Measuring quality could narrow racial care gap

  Author:Mary Ellen SchneiderFrom:Skin & Allergy News (Vol. 37, Issue 7)

  July 2006469 words Article 1990LPHILADELPHIA -- Performance measurement is one way to help eliminate racial disparities in health care, Dr. John Z. Ayanian said at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians. Public and private payers...
• Select Health care rankings

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  Health care rankings

  Author:Jennifer LubellFrom:Internal Medicine News (Vol. 38, Issue 21)

  Nov. 1, 2005220 words Brief article Health care quality improved markedly in many key areas in 2004, but only about 21.5% of the industry now reports publicly on its performance, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) annual...
• Select Burnout and empathic tendency levels in emergency nurses

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  Burnout and empathic tendency levels in emergency nurses

  Authors:Tugba Cinarli, Zeliha Koc, and Latif DuranFrom:Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine (Vol. 15, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20163,729 words Report 1630LAim: It is important to determine the factors affecting burnout and empathic tendency levels among emergency nurses in order to increase satisfaction with healthcare service in patients and their relatives and to...
• Select Utilization of dental health-care services and its barriers among the patients visiting community health centers in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh: A cross-sectional, questionnaire study

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  Utilization of dental health-care services and its barriers among the patients visiting community health centers in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh: A cross-sectional, questionnaire study

  Authors:P. Nagarjuna, V. Reddy, K. Sudhir, R. V S. Kumar, and Srinivasulu GomasaniFrom:Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (Vol. 14, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  October-December 20163,142 words Report 1500LByline: P. Nagarjuna, V. Reddy, K. Sudhir, R. V. S.. Kumar, Srinivasulu. Gomasani Introduction: The primary health centers and community health centers (CHCs) offer an opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment,...
• Select Physical exam in mental health: implementation of a form to guide medical assessment of acute psychiatric inpatients

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  Physical exam in mental health: implementation of a form to guide medical assessment of acute psychiatric inpatients

  Authors:Tariq Munshi, M. Selim Asmer, Sarah Penfold, Jennifer Pikard, Dane Mauer-Vakil, and Emma BanwellFrom:Clinical Audit (Vol. 9) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20173,507 words Report 1700LThe physical health of individuals suffering from mental illness is known to be diminished compared to the general population, with worse health outcomes and shortened life expectancy. This places a great burden on...
• Select Patterns of coordination and clinical outcomes: a study of surgical services

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  Patterns of coordination and clinical outcomes: a study of surgical services

  Authors:Gary J. Young, Martin P. Charns, Kamal Desai, Shukri F. Khuri, Maureen G. Forbes, William Henderson, et al.From:Health Services Research (Vol. 33, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 19988,411 words Article Objective. To test the hypothesis that surgical services combining relatively high levels of feedback and programming approaches to the coordination of surgical staff would have better quality of care than surgical...