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Two HHS agencies announced they are partnering with one another to develop an interoperable data infrastructure to support patient-centered outcomes research.
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Minnesota leaders say their state is well positioned for healthcare reform's focus on new payment models, ramped-up quality reporting and collaborative approaches to care.
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Modern Healthcare reporter Maureen McKinney talks with Dr. Anne Beal, deputy executive director and chief officer for engagement at the Washington-based Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
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A project that aims to ease transitions of care and another that seeks to improve quality of life among Latina breast cancer survivors are among 51 research projects in 21 states chosen to receive a total of $88.6 million in funds from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
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The need for better communication—with research applicants, patients and practicing clinicians—was a frequent topic of discussion at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute's board of governors meeting on Monday.
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Phoenix-based SharedClarity, a joint venture formed by healthcare providers and insurer UnitedHealthcare, has added three executives.Alex Brown, 35, has joined as VP of operations; Michael Georgulis Jr., 60, is VP of strategic sourcing; and Jan Tankersley, 52, is VP of sales and marketing.
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In its newly released proposed inpatient hospital payment rule for 2014, the CMS plans a slew of performance-based payment changes, including a penalty program for hospital-acquired conditions and updates to the agency's readmissions reduction program that would expand the parameters for...
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Comparative effectiveness research—learning what works best in medicine—is a great idea whose time has come.
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Ascension Health, St. Louis, promoted Patricia Maryland to president of healthcare operations and COO, effective July 1. Maryland, 59, is the Michigan ministry market leader for Ascension Health and president and CEO of St. John Providence Health System in Detroit. In her new role, Maryland...
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