Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries.

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Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries.

February 19, 2020

Rau J. Kaiser Health News. January 30, 2020.

Medicare reimbursement restrictions are a controversial stimulus to motivate hospital acquired condition reduction efforts. This news article examines the legacy of the penalties, the data's ability to be effectively applied across various types of institutions, and the lack of direct connection to improvements.

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