Next week, HCPro presents a live accreditation boot camp in Boston taught by Jean Clark, RHIA, CSHA....

As of July 1, 2015, several revised Joint Commission hospice requirements will go into effect to align with the CMS Conditions of Participation....

The California Department of Public Health last week fined 12 hospitals after investigations found the facilities caused patient deaths or serious injuries....

A Journal of the American Medical Association article calls on physicians to work together and take a leadership role in efforts to improve quality and patient safety....

A new study finds that unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics is often due to disagnostic mistakes. ...

The Joint Commission seeks input on proposed changes to its diagnostic imaging requirements for technologists who perform diagnostic CT exams....

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When CMS shared the findings of the 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System, it also published a report on the CMS Physician Quality Reporting Programs Strategic Vision....

The Joint Commission recently updated its policies regarding accreditation status following cessation of services....

The CMS announced plans to expand reporting of healthcare-associated infections to provide a clearer picture of hospital infection rates....