CMS Standardizing Some Quality Measures

Responding to criticism from healthcare institutions that quality measures have become too numerous and diverse, CMS is adopting a core set of quality measures with the intention of standardizing data collection and making it more meaningful. But will this change have much effect on hospitals?

Concurrent Monitoring Helps Hospital Be a TJC Top Performer

Implementing an electronic medical record turned out to be one of the driving forces that resulted in a New York State hospital being recognized as one of the best in the country. Concurrent monitoring of patient quality measures also propelled the hospital to top status.

Video Visits Aim to Improve Patient Satisfaction

A hospital system in Ohio is trying to alleviate some of the most common patient complaints by helping them avoid a trip to the hospital or physician’s office. Instead, patients can interact with a physician by email or a live video encounter.

Best Practices Lead to Better Cardiac Survival

Adherence to recommended care following an in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) varies significantly among U.S. hospitals, and patients treated at hospitals with greater adherence to these recommendations have higher survival rates, according to a study published online by JAMA Cardiology.