quality

Effective management of quality improvement initiatives includes leadership, teamwork, planning, and pace setting.

Physician-led clinical councils seize on opportunities to improve quality and cut costs.

The chief medical officer for HCA Healthcare testified about the ways his company has sought to employ innovations driven by...

After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics...

Mandating nurse-to-patient ratios is one solution to nurse staffing, but some favor different approaches to the issue.

The researchers' central finding was that hospital accreditation hasn't boosted patient outcomes. But the study drew invalid comparisons between two...

Models show that personalized patient drug regimens can reduce treatment times and save money without jeopardizing efficacy.

Despite federal rules requiring plans to keep up-to-date directories, consumers may lack access to clear information about which health plans...

Defibrillator paddles did not work during a patient's heart transplant in January, and a backup set was not nearby. The...

The administration says it's looking to assist those left behind by the ACA. The efforts are dramatically reshaping the individual...

New RNs with bachelor?s degrees feel better prepared in safety and quality measures than those with ADNs.

A CMS grant will help seven healthcare organizations develop quality measures for the Medicare Quality Payment Program.