The use of preoperative beta blockers, tobacco use, and surgical site infections were independent predictors of readmission within 30 days, but day of discharge was not.
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Updated: CMS Star ratings for 2019 Medicare Advantage plans and Part D coverage show Kaiser on top (see list)
Cigna’s Healthspring, KelseyCare’s Kelsey-Seybold plan, Humana’s CarePlus Health Plan, Florida Blue and Martin’s Point are also on the list.
What will it take to get consumers to finally use patient portals?
Security and privacy standards and mimicking a social media approach may be the next logical steps, one expert says.
Hurricane Michael ravages Gulf Coast, damages hospitals
At least two people have died as a result of the storm as at least one hospital has been badly damaged and is currently evacuating.
CMS says health insurance premiums down by 1.5 percent under ACA
CMS takes credit for introducing waivers and a reinsurance program for insurers to submit high-cost claims into a risk pool.
CVS and Aetna merger a disruptive sign of the future
Whether consumers will benefit from clout, data, lower pricing or not is up for debate.
Michigan Medicine nets $1.4 billion from massive university fundraising campaign
University of Michigan raised $5 billion, with more than $1.4 billion to be directed to advance patient care, research and education at Michigan Medicine.
Most Connecticut hospitals will see financial penalties due to readmissions
No hospital in the state will be penalized the maximum allowable 3 percent, but nine will be hit with 1 percent or more.
UC San Diego Health plots major urgent, primary care expansion
Comprehensive new primary, urgent care clinic set to open and at least 10 more are planned and could include specialty care as well.
UC San Diego Health plots major urgent, primary care expansion
Comprehensive new primary, urgent care clinic set to open and at least 10 more are planned and could include specialty care as well.
