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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Harold Miller of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement Discusses Innovation

In a conversation with California Healthline, Harold Miller -- president and CEO of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement -- discussed how the characteristics of health care systems vary widely across the country. He noted that different communities are dominated by various types of hospitals, health systems and health insurance plans.

Such regional variation means that communities need to develop health care improvement strategies that are tailored to local needs, Miller said.

He added that maternity services represent a key intervention area for communities seeking to improve care and reduce costs. According to Miller, maternity care has received limited attention from the federal government because Medicare does not cover such services (California Healthline, 5/23).

The complete transcript of this report is available as a PDF.

Running Time: 3:28

Reader Comments:
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  • 05/24/2012
  • Michael Samms

Mr. Miller is correct. We must create healthcare savings at the local level.

We must find a reimbursement innovation that effectively addresses non-necessary services as well as over-served and under-served areas. A great solution must also preserve primary care physician reimbursement. This reimbursement innovation must be simple and work regardless of any regulatory changes and there must be no interference with a provider's medical and clinical judgment. This innovation must address appropriate levels of services in a specific geographical area, fairly alter reimbursement and preserve appropriate patient services.

There is an innovation that represents the solution needed and is in search of Joint Venture Partners.

This innovation can be found at www.sesscoring.com



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