CMS will add seven new measures to its hospital inpatient quality reporting program as part of its Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule released Aug. 1. The patient safety measure ...

As artificial intelligence rapidly makes inroads in healthcare, federal agencies already have the authority to regulate AI at the hospital bedside, according to some healthcare researchers. Many ...

CMS’ new safety measures are a welcome addition for Peter Silver, MD, senior vice president, chief quality officer and associate chief medical officer of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health.

Archimedes theorized he could use a lever to move the earth, while Donald Trump has advised using leverage to seal deals. Medicare should use its leverage to move hospitals to provide better, safer ...

CMS officials briefed the media ahead of the 2025-26 school year, which starts Monday, Aug. 25. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is adopting a new safety protocol from a national foundation ahead of the ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may be considering “re-engineering” systems designed for patient safety, but a leading nursing home advisor said that skilled nursing facilities already ...

On January 18, 2023, CMS issued a Quality, Safety & Oversight Group memorandum announcing its initiative to improve nursing home safety and transparency. Specifically, CMS will conduct audits to ...