Reliance on blunt quality metrics that do not reflect important dimensions of care; Limited access to data on what occurs during prenatal care; and Empirical challenges to evaluating the impact of ...

Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in conjunction with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) established a new measure, “Healthy Days ...

CMS proposed new payment and quality reporting measures for 2026 on July 15. Here are CMS’ four proposals for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program included in the policy release: 1 ...

The lived environment has a significant impact on individuals’ health outcomes. For instance, outcomes can depend on access to surrounding resources, such as public transportation, job opportunities, ...

Although robust evidence demonstrates that specialty palliative care integrated into oncology care improves patient and health system outcomes, few clinicians are familiar with the standards, ...

Obesity is a serious chronic disease and risk factor for a broad range of outcomes. This study identifies opportunities for improving quality in obesity care. Objectives: To evaluate the ...

The quality-measurement movement began more than 20 years ago and has resulted in transparent quality-performance information, accountability, and improvements. At the same time, proliferation of ...

CMS’ new safety measures are a welcome addition for Peter Silver, MD, senior vice president, chief quality officer and associate chief medical officer of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health.

Impact of Accuracy of Survival Predictions on Quality of End-of-Life Care Among Patients With Metastatic Cancer Who Receive Radiation Therapy The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation Oncology ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Half of quality measures from CMS’ Merit-based Incentive Payment System, or MIPS, that are relevant to ...