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The study concludes that more widespread implementation and effective use of e-prescribing in ambulatory care settings will require practice transformation efforts that focus on work process redesign while being attentive to effects on patient and pharmacy involvement in prescribing. Improved…
The October issue focuses on disparities in health care, including an article on high-cost, low-quality hospitals.
This P2P Series presents case studies of hospitals improving their environments to better support the health of their employees and embody the mission of their organization.
In recent years, post-acute providers have faced scrutiny from Congress and other policy-makers that has resulted in substantial payment cuts.
Historically, the Medicare program has reimbursed hospitals for a portion of the bad debt incurred by its beneficiaries.
In an effort to provide hospitals and health systems nationwide with guidance, Premier developed the following series of actions should be taken to ensure a safe, reliable purchase. Following these best practices should help hospital pharmacies avoid the gray market and conduct business with…
The Rand Health Insurance Experiment found that patients had little or no control over their health care spending once they began to receive a physician's care, but a new study shows that this has changed for those enrolled in consumer-directed health plans.
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