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Michael Romano

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PubMed2005

Integration demonstration. The CMS' latest pay-for-performance initiative will test the power of integrated delivery systems to alter doc practice patterns.

Linda Magno of the CMS says the Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration project is one of the agency's boldest initiatives yet. She says the project is a chance for providers to "redesign the healthcare system." The project will feature "a lot of latitude" in payment and waivers of Medicare provisions. And the CMS needs a few good volunteer providers to participate.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.↗
PubMed2005

Like No. 1 Mike Leavitt, most atop the 100 Most Powerful wield their influence from D.C., and help determine how money is spent.

Modem Healthcare's fourth annual ranking of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare boasts an eclectic group. Those who practice medicine and teach it to others share the list with presidents of companies and the president of the country. Lawmakers and information technology risk-takers round out a roster that mirrors the industry's diversity and highlights the many ways people contribute to healthcare.

Health Care Sector↗
PubMed2005

System failure. Most U.S. hospitals have never filed a report with the databank that records doctor suspensions; critics say it's time for a new method.

The National Practitioner Data Bank was born in 1990, touted as an authoritative way to track doctors whose privileges were suspended. Initial predictions expected up to 10,000 reports yearly, but only about 10,800 reports have been made in 15 years. Many believe hospitals skirt the system by just issuing lesser punishments. "It happens," admits Mark Pincus, right, the databank administrator.

Consumer Advocacy↗