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Evidence of Effectiveness of Value-Based Purchasing is Mixed
March 10, 2014 By Melissa Skinner Leave a Comment
The effectiveness of value-based purchasing programs in terms of improving quality of care is mixed according to a recent RAND Corporation report. Previous research on these models, which is highlighted in the report, has yielded both modest … [Read More...]
CDC Recommends Antibiotic Stewardship Program to Combat Poor Prescribing Practices
March 10, 2014 By Melissa Skinner Leave a Comment
In a Vital Signs report the CDC endorsed the initiation of Antibiotic Stewardship Programs for hospitals in an effort to guard against increasingly prevalent and troublesome prescribing practices by physicians. In particular, the CDC report argued … [Read More...]
Obama’s 2015 Budget Includes $77.1 Billion in Discretionary Spending for HHS
March 7, 2014 By Melissa Skinner Leave a Comment
The Obama Administration announced its 2015 budget proposal, dedicating $77.1 billion to HHS discretionary spending, as well as an outline for 2015 health-related expenditures including continued support of new health reform programs, specific … [Read More...]
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