As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to expand, a new report suggests this growth has had a disproportionate, detrimental impact on rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Read More »
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are 10 times more likely to be readmitted within 30 days if their grip strength is weak, compared to patients with normal grip strength, according to a recent study...Read More »
Maternal mortality in the United States decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, down from 22.3 in 2022, according to an American Hospital Association press release.
The further medical research progresses, the more data shows that healthcare is not “one size fits all.” Each patient comes from a diverse set of circumstances, including gender, race,...Read More »
Historically, any focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce was a low priority, if thought of at all. But just as CDI’s focus has shifted to include impacting the quality of patient care, rather than simply an organization’s reimbursement,...Read More »
Health plans and insurers participated in widespread noncompliance and violations of federal law regarding coverage of mental health care, according to a United States...Read More »
