The Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) reduction program: using cranberry treatment to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections and avoid Medicare payment reduction penalties. [electronic resource]
- Journal of medical economics Jan 2018
- 97-106 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Review
1941-837X
10.1080/13696998.2017.1396993 doi
Catheter-Related Infections--economics Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.--economics Cost Savings Cross Infection--prevention & control Female Hospital Costs Humans Iatrogenic Disease--prevention & control Insurance, Health, Reimbursement--economics Male Medicare--economics Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--economics Phytotherapy--economics United States Urinary Catheterization--adverse effects Urinary Tract Infections--drug therapy Vaccinium macrocarpon