Rising rehospitalization rates among skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents are not just costly — averaging over $15,000 per readmission — they hinder ...

Should that happen, it could be the first time a CMS Innovation Center model is expanded based on quality improvement. Value-based care is intended to move incentives in health care toward better ...

The Chronic Care Model [3,4,5] is a well-established organizational framework for chronic care management and practice improvement. There is a significant evidence base to support the ...

Using the quality dashboard as part of a continuous cycle of improvement has contributed to: a 31% reduction in falls improved care home CQC ratings a 20% reduction in ambulance call outs a 13% ...