Healthcare DIVE September 27, 2024
One clinical affairs expert argues that it’s time to reexamine the federal Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program.
Editor’s note: Alice Brewer is the senior director of clinical affairs at PDI Healthcare.
The latest list of hospitals facing federal penalties for poor quality has been released. Through hospital quality scores, the CMS evaluates hospitals on infection rates and other patient complications, reducing their Medicare payment rates accordingly under programs like the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP).
These scores can help patients identify poor-performing hospitals and encourage healthcare organizations to improve their standards of care. Yet, they can also carry unexpected consequences for smaller hospitals with fewer resources, which are often faced with significant financial penalties.
At a time when health equity is...
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