Objective To explore predictors of gaps between observed and best possible Hospital
Compare scores in US hospitals. Data Sources American Hospital Association Annual …

In this thesis, I have investigated the linear and nonlinear optical properties of whispering-
gallery microdisk and microring resonators side coupled to an ordinary waveguide. A …

Background The aim of this systematic review is to assess if penalty-based pay-for-
performance (P4P) programs are more effective in improving quality and cost outcomes …

Background: Medicare's Nonpayment Program of 2008 (hereafter called Program) withholds
hospital reimbursement for costs related to hospital-acquired conditions (HACs). Little is …

ObjectivesTo assess clinician attitudes and experiences in Health eHearts, a quality
recognition and financial incentive program using health information technology. Study …

This grounded theory study explored the processes and actions enacted by oncology nurses
to enhance professional quality of life and the related meaning, facilitators, and barriers …

Objective Establishing one price for all bundled services for a particular illness, which has
become the key to healthcare reform efforts, is designed to encourage health professionals …

Background Perioperative care has lacked coordination and standardization. Enhanced
recovery programs (ERPs) have been shown to decrease aggregate complications across …

Objective To evaluate the effects of competition and a bundled payment model on the
performance of hip replacement surgery. Design A quasi-experimental study where a …

Objective: To evaluate changes in HACs and 30-day mortality after the announcement of the
HACRP. Design: Interrupted time-series design using Medicare Provider and Analysis …