2017 Medicare Outcomes 
DAIC
JANUARY 29, 2024
The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
JANUARY 19, 2024
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Type 2 myocardial infarction (T2MI) and type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI) differ with respect to demographics, comorbidities, treatments, and clinical outcomes. T1MI and 53.5% T2MI; mean age, 79±10.3 years; 47% female).
GEMMS
APRIL 8, 2024
Established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) , the MIPS Program is pivotal in determining Medicare payment adjustments for healthcare practices. By assessing a composite performance score, eligible clinicians stand to receive payment bonuses and penalties or remain unaffected by adjustments.
GEMMS
MARCH 7, 2024
In late 2023, CMS released the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, ushering in key policy changes for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Report 6 measures, including one Outcome or other High Priority measure for 12 months on at least 70% of eligible encounters to receive a score based on 2023 National Benchmarks.
Dr. Anish Koka
JULY 23, 2023
The Times also briefly touches on some other patients of Mustapha who had bad outcomes. Jeffery Dormu was a double board certified vascular surgeon who was paid $13 million dollars by Medicare alone between 2013 and 2017. The procedures were unsuccessful, and Ms. Hanna ultimately did need an amputation.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
APRIL 20, 2023
Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
APRIL 20, 2023
Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)
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