Hospitals Want Race, Ethnic Issues Factored Into Readmissions Program
Modern Healthcare: AHA Wants Ethnic Factors Considered In Readmissions ProgramHHS should include patient characteristics such as race and limited English proficiency in its risk-adjustment methodology as it implements the hospital readmissions-reduction program outlined in the healthcare reform law, according to a letter (PDF) Tuesday from American Hospital Association President and CEO Richard Umbdenstock to CMS Administrator Dr. Donald Berwick (Zigmond, 6/7). This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.
