Measure by measures

Article Abstract:

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has modified the commercial Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to be use by Medicaid. The Medicaid HEDIS allows potential purchasers to compare Medicaid health plans on a uniform set of criteria. Medicaid HEDIS opponents criticize the system for not holding providers adequately accountable for their levels of patient care. The Heath Care Financing Administration does not require states to use the Medicaid HEDIS.

Medicaid, Administration of Public Health Programs, Evaluation, Social policy, National Committee for Quality Assurance

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Live ... and let live

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Robert Hoffman, director of the University of Wisconsin's Organ Procurement Organization, has had unusual success finding organs for his patients. This has been attributed to his philosophy of dealing with the family of the deceased directly, as opposed to having the donor organizations step in. This has made the process seem less severe to those who have just lost a family member. Hoffman also encourages the receivers to write a letter of thanks to the donors.

Case studies, Practice, Organ donors, Tissue donors, Hoffmann, Robert

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A new mission for Fitzsimons?

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The closure of Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, CO, may benefit the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The healthcare facility, one of the most influential in the history of the U.S. Army health care system, is slated to close in Jun 1996. The 237-bed facility is in a prime location for further healthcare development.

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Public Health Care, Colleges and universities, Graduate & Professional Schools, Purchasing, Buildings and facilities, Public health, United States. Army, Aurora, Colorado, University of Colorado. Health Sciences Center

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