Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (HCAHPS) scores have caused healthcare providers to focus more of their efforts on what is being measured in the survey in an attempt to improve outcomes and maximize their reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (HCAHPS) scores have caused healthcare providers to focus more of their efforts on what is being measured in the survey in an attempt to improve outcomes and maximize their reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. How can we avoid designing spaces that are designed solely to improve survey scores? asked Debra Levin in her blog.
February 23, 2016
Topic Area: Industry News
Building Disaster Resilience Through CollaborationThe ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
Amae Health Expands to New York CityThis expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.
Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Two New Facilities in New JerseyThe two facilities are a full-service outpatient center and a surgery center.
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Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida HospitalsThe petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.