Archive for April, 2012

The Power of Potent Medicine

My latest book, Potent Medicine: The Collaborative Cure for Healthcare, is now available. Check it out on our Books & Media page.
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April 27, 2012 | 1 Comment |

Mark Graban interviews Thedacare CEO on ACOs

Thedacare along with several other Healthcare Value Network members have decided to participate in the Pioneer ACO program. Listen to Dean Gruner M.D. describe the reasons and challenges.
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April 18, 2012 | No Comments |

Why improving process quality measures may not impact mortality

Recently, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine(NEJM) reported that the Premier demonstration project showed hospitals that performed well on quality process measures did not improve mortality rates. There are a number of potential reasons for this which I explore in this blog.
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April 16, 2012 | 2 Comments |

27 new ACOs named

Medicare has named 27 ACOs for participation in the shared savings program.
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April 15, 2012 | No Comments |

ABIM Foundation announces "Choosing Wisely"

The ABIM foundation is supporting nine different specialty societies in their attempt to identify overused medical procedures that do not add value to patients.
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April 4, 2012 | 1 Comment |