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Dexur and the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) have partnered to enhance maternal quality outcomes in Indiana hospitals by leveraging Dexur's advanced AI-driven analytics platform and IHA's comprehensive dataset. The collaboration focuses on key maternal health measures, including C-section rates, perinatal substance abuse, postpartum readmissions, early inductions, NICU admissions, OB hemorrhage, and severe hypertension. The platform provides detailed insights into population attributes like age, ethnicity, clinical conditions, and more, enabling hospitals to tailor interventions, reduce disparities, and improve care outcomes for mothers and newborns. https://lnkd.in/gArTX2mH #MaternalHealth #QualityOutcomes #PopulationHealth #HealthcareAnalytics #IndianaHospitalAssociation #AIinHealthcare #CSectionRates #PostpartumCare #NICUAdmissions #HealthcarePartnership #PatientOutcomes #HealthcareDisparities #MaternalCare #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation Indiana Hospital Association

CMS TEAM Model Shows the Future of Hospital Inpatient Reimbursement: Are You Ready for the Challenges in Managing Episode Costs? The CMS TEAM model, launching in 2026, shifts hospital reimbursement toward value-based care by holding providers accountable for patient outcomes and costs across the full episode of care, from surgery to 30 days post-discharge. Hospitals face challenges such as managing out-of-hospital data, navigating complex methodologies, tracking costs across care settings, benchmarking against peers, and evaluating post-acute care partners. Dexur’s expertise in Medicare claims data, predictive analytics, and benchmarking equips hospitals to overcome these challenges by providing complete visibility into patient journeys, accurate cost tracking, and insights to optimize partner performance and meet TEAM’s financial and quality goals. https://lnkd.in/gsraYvKX #CMSPrograms #TEAMModel #ValueBasedCare #InpatientReimbursement #EpisodeManagement #HealthcareStrategy #MedicareClaims #PredictiveAnalytics #CostTracking #PatientOutcomes #PostAcuteCare #Benchmarking #HospitalPerformance #CareCoordination

How Patient Rounding Can Be Tracked to Its Impact on Patient Experience Scores Hospitals can improve patient experience by using structured rounding strategies that focus on high-impact patient cohorts and validate efforts through supplemental survey questions. Dexur’s platform enables seamless integration of rounding data, patient segmentation, and survey responses, helping hospitals target resources efficiently. By tailoring rounding frequency and focus—for example, providing more intensive rounding for COPD or ICU patients—hospitals can improve satisfaction, reduce readmissions, and align with quality programs like CMS Star Ratings and VBP. Analytics linking rounding efforts to patient experience scores ensure that interventions are both effective and measurable, driving better outcomes and care quality. https://lnkd.in/gjykbBEF #PatientRounding #PatientExperience #HealthcareQuality #PatientSatisfaction #CMSStarRatings #ValueBasedCare #CareCoordination #HospitalPerformance #HealthcareAnalytics #SurveyData #PatientOutcomes #QualityImprovement #ICUCare #HealthcareStrategy

What Costs Are Included In CMS TEAM Episodes? The CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), launching on January 1, 2026, introduces a mandatory, value-based payment model targeting five major surgical procedures: LEJR, CABG, MBP, SHFFT, and Spinal Fusion. The model holds hospitals accountable for patient outcomes and costs throughout the care episode, including the surgery and 30 days post-discharge. Key cost components include index surgery costs, unplanned readmissions, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care, home health services, and follow-up carrier costs. Hospitals that efficiently manage these costs and improve care coordination will be rewarded with financial incentives, marking a shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. https://lnkd.in/gpRb2HPS #CMSPrograms #TEAMModel #ValueBasedCare #EpisodeCosts #HealthcareStrategy #SurgicalProcedures #CareCoordination #LEJR #CABG #SNFCare #HomeHealthCare #HospitalPerformance #PatientOutcomes #HealthcareIncentives #HealthcareAnalytics

All You Need To Know about the CMS Hospital Patient Safety Structural Measure and How Dexur Can Help The Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) is a key component in CMS’s Hospital IQR and PCHQR Programs, designed to assess hospitals' commitment to patient safety across five domains: Leadership Commitment, Strategic Planning, Safety Culture, Accountability, and Patient Engagement. Dexur's advanced analytics, predictive tools, and AI-driven insights empower hospitals to meet PSSM requirements by providing comprehensive performance analysis, proactive planning, targeted simulations, real-time monitoring, and evidence-based quality management, ensuring sustained improvements in safety and care quality. https://lnkd.in/gb4DpTEh #PatientSafety #CMSPrograms #PSSM #HealthcareQuality #HospitalPerformance #SafetyCulture #LeadershipInHealthcare #PatientEngagement #HealthcareAnalytics #AIinHealthcare #QualityManagement #ProactivePlanning #HealthcareStrategy #RealTimeMonitoring #IQRProgram #PCHQR

Integrating Health Equity Reporting into Quality Program Improvements Integrating health equity reporting into quality program improvements is crucial for hospitals aiming to enhance performance in CMS Star Ratings, HRRP, and VBP. By identifying and addressing disparities in care through targeted interventions, hospitals can improve patient outcomes and maximize financial incentives. Dexur's AI-powered platform supports this integration by automatically identifying risk factors, stratifying outcomes by demographic factors, and enabling data-driven, equity-focused interventions. Through advanced simulations and goal-setting tools, Dexur helps hospitals align their efforts with both equity and quality improvement objectives, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care and program success. https://lnkd.in/g3RaJXa2 #HealthEquity #QualityImprovement #CMSStarRatings #HRRP #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareEquity #PatientOutcomes #HealthcareAnalytics #DataDrivenCare #HealthcareStrategy #EquityInHealthcare #HospitalPerformance #QualityMetrics

The Role of CLABSI in Dialysis vs. Non-Dialysis Patients and Its Impact on Quality Measures Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) are a critical issue in healthcare, particularly among dialysis patients who are at higher risk due to the frequent use of central venous catheters (CVCs), compared to non-dialysis patients where CLABSIs typically occur during critical care or prolonged hospital stays. Managing CLABSI is vital for hospitals as it impacts key quality programs like the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP), CMS Star Ratings, and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), with high infection rates leading to financial penalties and reduced Medicare reimbursements. Hospitals must implement stringent infection control measures, such as antimicrobial-impregnated catheters and improved catheter care protocols, especially for dialysis patients. https://lnkd.in/gsi3YAA6 #CLABSI #DialysisCare #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #HACRP #CMSStarRatings #ValueBasedCare #HospitalPerformance #InfectionControl #HealthcareOutcomes #HealthcareStrategy

How CMS Star Rating Measures and Commercial Payor Hospital Payor Quality Programs Overlap The overlap between CMS Star Ratings and commercial payor quality programs, such as those from Cigna, Anthem, and Blue ACOs, underscores the importance of focusing on shared metrics like readmissions, safety, and patient experience to optimize performance across multiple payor contracts. Dexur aids hospitals in navigating these complexities by offering a unified platform for tracking quality measures, AI-driven predictive analytics, tailored recommendations, comprehensive reporting, and real-time monitoring, enabling hospitals to align their quality improvement strategies and achieve success across both CMS and commercial payor programs. https://lnkd.in/gifRVJvQ #CMSStarRating #HealthcareQuality #PayorPrograms #CommercialPayors #HospitalPerformance #Readmissions #PatientSafety #PatientExperience #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareAnalytics #QualityImprovement #HealthcareStrategy #ACO

The Importance of Distinguishing Hospital-Onset vs. Community-Onset MRSA and C. diff Accurately distinguishing between hospital-onset and community-onset MRSA and C. diff infections is crucial for healthcare providers to protect patient safety, maintain financial performance, and uphold their reputation. This differentiation is vital for ensuring accurate HAI attribution, which directly impacts key metrics tied to the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP), Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), CMS Star Ratings, and other commercial payor programs. By identifying these infections at admission, hospitals can implement targeted prevention strategies, improve treatment plans, and avoid unnecessary penalties, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and regulatory compliance. Dexur's advanced analytics platform further supports this effort by providing detailed insights into infection trends and helping hospitals optimize their infection prevention strategies to enhance performance on these critical metrics. https://lnkd.in/grDahZD8 #MRSA #CDiff #HospitalOnset #CommunityOnset #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #HAI #HACRP #ValueBasedCare #CMSStarRatings #HealthcareCompliance #HospitalPerformance #HealthcareAnalytics #InfectionControl #HealthcareOutcomes

Questions CEOs Should Ask Their Quality Teams to Drive Hospital Performance CEOs must engage deeply with their quality teams by asking targeted questions that delve into historical performance, future trajectories, improvement plans, execution strategies, and organization-wide challenges. These inquiries help ensure that hospitals are aligned with external standards, accurately track their progress, and effectively target areas for improvement. Dexur supports this process by providing advanced analytics, predictive tools, and comprehensive data integration, enabling hospitals to bridge gaps in internal and external data, benchmark performance, track interventions, and align all staff with the organization's quality goals, ultimately driving better outcomes and sustained success. https://lnkd.in/gAKVqXHp #HospitalPerformance #HealthcareLeadership #QualityImprovement #HealthcareStrategy #CEOsInHealthcare #PatientOutcomes #DataDrivenCare #HospitalManagement #HealthcareAnalytics #PredictiveTools #BenchmarkingPerformance #QualityMetrics #ContinuousImprovement