Today’s column could be given the subheading: “Understanding the connection: CMI and staffing star ratings.” We regularly hear questions about how nursing Case-Mix Index (CMI) influences CMS’ ...
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is increasingly recognised as a pivotal element in enhancing patient outcomes. By ensuring that health records accurately reflect the complexity of patients’ ...
About The Study: In this cohort study of 715 U.S. hospitals from 2019 to 2024, risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality declined significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic, resuming its prepandemic ...