Healthcare Quality Newshttp://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/Healthcare Quality NewsWed, 23 May 2012 13:04:25 +0000Copyright, HCQualityNews.comen-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Medical home plus health insurance can reduce health inequities for low income adultsIOM Aim: EquitablePatient SatisfactionThe Commonwealth FundUnderinsured and UninsuredJeanne HensonWed, 23 May 2012 13:02:47 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/23/medical-home-plus-health-insurance-can-reduce-health-inequit.html257247:2590233:16409238http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16409238.xmlHospital volume more important than surgeon volume for some surgeriesHenry Ford Medical CenterOutcomes MeasuresJeanne HensonWed, 23 May 2012 13:01:05 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/23/hospital-volume-more-important-than-surgeon-volume-for-some-1.html257247:2590233:16409227http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16409227.xmlMRSA may spread from large urban hospitals to smaller regional hospitals through patientsHealthcare-Associated InfectionsHospital-acquired conditionsMRSAJeanne HensonTue, 22 May 2012 15:11:26 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/22/mrsa-may-spread-from-large-urban-hospitals-to-smaller-region.html257247:2590233:16392909http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16392909.xmlHealth systems take steps to improve knee replacement by learning from one anotherCollaborativesCoordinated Care and Patient ValueHealth AffairsJeanne HensonTue, 22 May 2012 15:10:30 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/22/health-systems-take-steps-to-improve-knee-replacement-by-lea.html257247:2590233:16392901http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16392901.xmlU.S. News top hospitals cost Medicare less than the national averageCost of CareQuality RatingsU.S. News and World ReportJeanne HensonTue, 22 May 2012 15:04:50 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/22/us-news-top-hospitals-cost-medicare-less-than-the-national-a.html257247:2590233:16392829http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16392829.xmlHealthcare costs for a family of four surpasses $20,000Cost of CareHealth Care Facts, TrendsMillman Medical IndexJeanne HensonWed, 16 May 2012 17:59:37 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/16/healthcare-costs-for-a-family-of-four-surpasses-20000.html257247:2590233:16294281http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16294281.xmlRising U.S. obesity rate could hinder efforts to reduce healthcare costsAmerican Journal of Preventive MedicineCost of CarePopulation HealthJeanne HensonWed, 16 May 2012 14:45:30 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/16/rising-us-obesity-rate-could-hinder-efforts-to-reduce-health.html257247:2590233:16289145http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16289145.xmlAccess to healthcare for non-elderly adults has declined since the year 2000Affordable Care ActCost of CareHealth AffairsHealth Care Facts, TrendsHealthcare ReformUnderinsured and UninsuredJeanne HensonWed, 16 May 2012 14:43:25 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/16/access-to-healthcare-for-non-elderly-adults-has-declined-sin.html257247:2590233:16289125http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16289125.xmlNQF endorses surgical care and primary care quality measuresMortalityNational Quality Forum (NQF)Outcomes MeasuresOutpatient Quality MeasuresPatient SatisfactionJeanne HensonWed, 16 May 2012 14:41:34 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/16/nqf-endorses-surgical-care-and-primary-care-quality-measures.html257247:2590233:16289102http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16289102.xmlPatients with healthcare-associated infections may be at higher risk for readmissionClostridium difficileHealthcare-Associated InfectionsHospital-acquired conditionsMRSARehospitalizations and readmissionsJeanne HensonWed, 16 May 2012 14:30:51 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/16/patients-with-healthcare-associated-infections-may-be-at-hig.html257247:2590233:16289062http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16289062.xmlPatient handoff pilot reduces medical errors by 40 percentChildren's Hospital BostonIOM Aim: Patient-CenteredJeanne HensonMon, 07 May 2012 15:13:13 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/7/patient-handoff-pilot-reduces-medical-errors-by-40-percent.html257247:2590233:16161533http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16161533.xmlNQF endorses two measures on unplanned readmissionsNational Quality Forum (NQF)Rehospitalizations and readmissionsJeanne HensonMon, 07 May 2012 14:56:31 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/7/nqf-endorses-two-measures-on-unplanned-readmissions.html257247:2590233:16161341http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16161341.xmlJuly Hospital Compare preview reports are available on QualityNet.orgHospital CompareOutcomes MeasuresOutpatient Quality MeasuresQualityNetJeanne HensonMon, 07 May 2012 14:22:48 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/7/july-hospital-compare-preview-reports-are-available-on-quali.html257247:2590233:16161019http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16161019.xmlCommonwealth Fund calls for government to develop a vision for improving population healthChronic CareCost of CarePopulation HealthThe Commonwealth FundJeanne HensonThu, 03 May 2012 18:14:23 +0000http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/2012/5/3/commonwealth-fund-calls-for-government-to-develop-a-vision-f.html257247:2590233:16112074http://www.hcqualitynews.com/home/rss-comments-entry-16112074.xmlPCORI to amend Research Agenda in response to public commentsChronic CareComparative EffectivenessIOM Aim: Patient-CenteredPatient-Centered Research Institute (PCORI)Jeanne HensonThu, 03 May 2012 18:12:13 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