QA
Explain (1) how linking quality to payment through the Medicare programs listed
below and (2) publicly reporting on performance is expected to improve quality and
increase value for patients.
Do you agree that these measures will result in the intended improvements in
quality and value? If so, why? If not, why not?
The Medicare programs include the:
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Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program
Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program
HCAHPS
Write a brief response (no more than 2-4 pages in length, double-spaced) to the
following question and submit through Canvas:
In your own words, (1) explain and describe evidence-based medicine (EBM),
comparative effectiveness research (CER), and clinical practice guidelines, (2)
compare and contrast these quality-related terms, and (3) elaborate on how these
practices are encouraged through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (ARRA) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).
Include in-text cites and a references page.