Here are five takeaways:
1. In 2015, 77 percent of Medicare recipients rated their physicians a nine or 10 on a 10-point scale.
2. Of Children’s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries, 73 percent gave their physician the highest rating (nine or a 10).
3. Sixty-four percent of adult Medicaid patients rated their physician a nine or a 10.
4. Of Medicare patients, 72 percent gave specialists a nine or a 10, compared to 70 percent for CHIP and Medicaid.
5. Sixty-four percent of adult Medicaid patients gave their specialist the highest rating.
More articles on quality & infection control:
Researchers deem flu shot safe for surgical inpatients — 3 notes
4 key Joint Commission tools on Patient Safety Awareness Week
Don’t forget soap: 6 notes on why patient hand hygiene is critical
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.