title: Sticker shock. Despite benefits of using Medicare's claims data, the price may force many to pass it by.
abstract: The CMS is ready to offer claims data to groups producing quality reports, but the hefty price tag could be a big obstacle. "We see the audience for this information as a cross section of stakeholders. I'm assuming CMS has the same interests and would benefit. I hope that over time, as they see the value, those costs might be reduced or eliminated," says Mylia Christensen of the Oregon Healthcare Quality Corp.
authors: Maureen
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authors: McKinney
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000191:economics*; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States