Understanding Bariatric Accreditation and PROMs
Why Accreditation MattersOver 40% of adults in the U.S. are affected by obesity, increasing the likelihood of developing health...
OAS CAHPS | What ASCs And HOPDs Should Know
Navigating OAS CAHPS in ASCs and HOPDs In the rapidly evolving landscape of outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs),...
Breaking Down the CMS Final Rule: The PRO-PM For Outpatient THA/TKA
On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Outpatient Prospective Payment System...
Quality Metrics with PRO Response Rate Requirements Case Study
From A Struggling Paper PRO Collection Program To A Record Breaking Survey Response Rate In healthcare, value is king....
What is AAAHC? Understanding the Core of Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation
Established in 1979, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) plays a vital role in accrediting diverse...
ACHC Accreditation: An Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, accreditation organizations play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards...
Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Overview
Overview of Medicare OPPS and ASC Proposed Rulings The Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and...
Understanding the Inpatient Prospective Payment System
Explore CMS’ IPPS, its impact on hospitals and patient care, quality programs, challenges, staffing, and more.
PROs Take Center Stage in Healthcare: A Game-Changer for Clinicians
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are revolutionizing healthcare as we know it. No longer are they undervalued; instead, they are...
Threats to PROMs
Over the last decade, patient-reported outcome (PRO) data has emerged as a primary metric for assessing the effectiveness of...
Introduction to CMS’s CY 2024 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule & THA/TKA PRO-PM
July 13, 2023, CMS released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory...
MIPS MVPs: 2023 Key Takeaways
What is going on with MIPS and what are "MVPs"? The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is one of two tracks under the...