HealthLeaders Media QualityLeaders - October 13, 2011 | $500M in Readmission Prevention Funds to Bypass Hospitals


$500M in Readmission Prevention Funds to Bypass Hospitals Cheryl Clark, Senior Editor Hospitals aren't very happy about the prospect of community-based organization getting government funds to coordinate post-discharge care in an effort to curb readmission rates. [Read More]
		October 13, 2011

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In Financial Forecasting, Time to Plan for the Worst Patient volumes are dropping off at some hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements are flattening, and healthcare CFOs are scratching their heads over financial forecasts. A stagnant economy calls for worst-case scenario planning. [Read More] CMS, FDA to Launch Parallel Review of New Medical Devices The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which usually conduct separate reviews of medical devices to determine safety, effectiveness, and whether they merit federal coverage, will test a parallel review process for innovative concepts. [Read More] IOM Details Essential Health Benefits, Emphasizes Cost To balance the cost and affordability of healthcare benefits provided by insurance plans, the Institute of Medicine recommends that essential benefits reflect "the scope and design of packages offered by small employers today." [Read More] Aortic Centers Combat 'Silent Killer' Rapid diagnosis and treatment at aortic centers can lower mortality rates for the growing population of aging Americans with potentially deadly aortic aneurysms, research shows. [Read More] Lowest Quality Care Goes to Poor, Minority Patients Harvard researchers identify 178 hospitals that provide the lowest quality of care, yet have the highest cost and find that these facilities treat a higher proportion of poor, aged, and minority patients than 122 hospitals that provide high quality and lower-cost care. [Read More] NEW Industry Survey 2012 About: We know you have something to say. And we want to hear it. Take the 2012 Industry Survey now—in 10 minutes or less, share your insight and help define industry trends. Webcast: Achieving Alignment on Strategic Marketing Initiatives Date: November 8, 2011 About: In this 90-minute Webcast, benefit from lessons learned from Catholic Health Initiatives' communication campaign for EHR implementation, and learn what your service lines can mean for marketing opportunities. [Register Today]
This Week's Headlines
Guideline experts have conflicts of interest, study finds The Wall Street Journal, October 13, 2011 MO hospital tries to keep it quiet Post-Dispatch, October 13, 2011 Grassley questions HRSA public database shutdown decision CMIO, October 12, 2011 Thousands of MA medical records stolen in car break-in MetroWest Daily News, October 12, 2011 High-tech help for people who don?t take their medicine The Wall Street Journal, October 12, 2011 Is Romney right on 'Obamacare?' Depends how you count McClatchy, October 11, 2011 Hospitals unclear on payment Politico, October 12, 2011 FL daughter's complaint puts focus on Medicare payment to for-profit hospice Miami Herald, October 11, 2011 Opinion: The shortfalls of early cancer detection The New York Times, October 11, 2011 Lawyer loses hard drive with patient records Baltimore Sun, October 12, 2011
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