Thanksgiving has come and gone leaving behind a trail of football upsets and turkey day leftovers. The leftovers are one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. Whether it’s a late night turkey or ham … [Read more...]
Nephrology Workforce: Supply or Demand?
The transition from summer to fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Crisp autumn days have left lawns covered in fall leaves; the college hoops season is right around the corner; and it will … [Read more...]
QRUR: Trick or Treat?
I continue to be amazed by how quickly this year is flying by. October will soon be behind us and we will begin thinking about Thanksgiving. Standing between us and November, however, is Halloween. … [Read more...]
Quality and Resource Use Report (QRUR): Where to Find It and Why You Should Look
The world of medicine and health information technology is full of acronyms. Today I am going shine a light on a relatively new one. The Quality and Resource Use Report (QRUR) is a practice-level … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use in 2015: Relief from Congress?
With the first day of autumn behind us, the foliage is beginning its annual transformation in many parts of the country. Mornings are becoming a bit crisper in some areas, and it won’t be long before … [Read more...]
Misleading Patients: CMS Blindly Charges Ahead with 5 Star
“When buying a product or service, looking at ratings can often help narrow down the choices. Some websites offer ‘star’ ratings that give information about the quality of the products and services … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use Final Rule: Too Little, Too Late?
Recently there has been a growing discontent regarding meaningful use. The provider community is unhappy, members of Congress are up in arms, and even JASON, a group of scientists convened to provide … [Read more...]
PQRS 2014: A Plethora of Choices
Quality reporting has been a popular topic in the Acumen blog of late. Celebrating Labor Day, I thought we would continue the trend, but turn our attention to the Physician Quality Reporting System … [Read more...]
