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First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare

First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare Today, we are updating the star ratings on the Hospital Compare website to help millions of patients and their families learn about the quality of hospitals, compare facilities in their area side-by-side, and ask important Read more about First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare
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CMS approves Arizona’s plan to re-open CHIP program

CMS approves Arizona’s plan to re-open CHIP program Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it has approved Arizona’s plan to allow new enrollment in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) after enrollment was frozen for several years. Now all states provide Read more about CMS approves Arizona’s plan to re-open CHIP program
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Notice of proposed rulemaking for bundled payment models forhigh-quality, coordinated cardiac and hip fracture care

On July 25, 2016, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) proposed new models that continue the Administration’s progress to shift Medicare payments from quantity to quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals to deliver better care at a lower cost. Read more about Notice of proposed rulemaking for bundled payment models forhigh-quality, coordinated cardiac and hip fracture care
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Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings

Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings Hospital Compare is a consumer-oriented website that provides information on how well hospitals provide care to their patients. This information can help consumers make informed decisions about their health Read more about Data Brief: Evaluation of National Distributions of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings
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Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model

Million Hearts ® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model Heart attacks and strokes are the first and fifth leading causes of death, and major contributors to disability, in the United States. Evidence shows prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can significantly reduce both CVD-related and Read more about Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model
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Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes

Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 516 awardees in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to help reduce the risks for heart attacks and strokes among millions of Read more about Medicare announces participants for a new initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes