Ben Harder #BlackLivesMatter
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Chief, Health Analysis @USNews & World Report. We publish data, rankings & tools to help patients pick hospitals, doctors & more. My views, not my employer’s.
Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2008
"As early as 2023, a composite index" of Health Equity measures "may serve as a standalone ranking or may be incorporated into existing US News & World Report rankings." . @taviabinger, Harold Chen & I share the perspective of @usnews in @JAMA_current. A thread.
#Viewpoint summarizes why and how @usnews has approached evaluating and publicly reporting hospital performance in various aspects of #HealthEquity and describes several novel equity measures published under the aegis of its “Best Hospitals” rankings.
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RT @neel_shah: Today @benharder and @USNewsHealth published a list of "maternity care access hospitals," that are serving as the last line….
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In childbirth, rates of mistreatment and discrimination are higher among women of color, reports @SRJreports @usnews.
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RT @3MHISNews: 3M is excited to work with U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospital Specialty rankings.
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“A step backward, after making a wrong turn, is a step in the right direction.”. What should “PA” stand for?
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Go, Chelsey! My @usnews colleague Chelsey Wen delivered today's keynote address @3MHISNews' conference in Atlanta. She spoke about the initiative she's leading to incorporate outpatient surgical & procedural outcomes into the Best Hospitals rankings slated for August 1 release.
👏 Thank you Chelsey Wen, MPH, from @usnews for sharing upcoming changes to hospital rankings and outcome measures in your wonderful industry keynote!
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For context on temporal trends, see Nguyen et al., published today in @JAMA_current cc @KBibbinsDomingo.
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Those 4 most diverse medical schools are:.- Howard University (78%).- Florida International University (Wertheim) (44%).- University of California--Davis (44%).- University of New Mexico (41%).
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Socioeconomic disparities in who applies & enrolls in medical school have grown since 2014, a new JAMA study reports. But some schools are working hard to diversify the MD pipeline. As @usnews' latest rankings show, at 4 schools, >40% of students are underrepresented minorities.
Did you know we rank the most diverse medical schools. #DidYouKnow #MedSchool
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RT @usnews: If you're looking for an assisted living facility, Here are some important factors to consider. #BestSeniorLiving
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Here are the warning signs to identify when deciding if it's the right time for senior care for you or your loved ones. #BestSeniorLiving
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If you’re looking for a senior living community in your area, see the latest #BestSeniorLiving ratings from @usnews here.
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Some of the methodology for this year’s program was changed from last year based on feedback from operators and consumers, Zach Adams, the principal analyst on the [@usnews] project, told @Lois_Bowers @_McKnightsSL.
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"U.S. News & World report rated nearly 3,900 senior living communities—representing about 140 different organizations—in four categories: Independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)." —@srhousingnews.
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RT @CareJourney: Today @usnews announced the addition of Areas of Expertise to its doctor-finder tool, powered by a new collaboration with ….
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RT @TheAtlantic: A shrinking number of kids are reading widely and voraciously for fun, @MarshKatherine writes. Part of the blame lies with….
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“Quadrophobia appears to signal an aggressive financial reporting culture. “While strategic rounding may not involve inappropriate conduct, [it’s] practiced by managements… inflating earnings and being more likely to engage in serious misconduct.”
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RT @GeBaiDC: Coauthored with @KosaliSimon @PMCram, our article @JAMA_current: Great response by Tavia Binger & @be….
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All of us who work with Medicare data own Krughoff a debt. His nonprofit sued the federal govt to get public access to Part B claims. Because he knew the data could be used to study physician performance, identify docs with subspecialized expertise and uncover fraud & overuse.
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Robert Krughoff was the real deal, in every sense. I’m a devoted subscriber to his @CheckbookOrg, my go-to for high-value roofers, painters, plumbers & more. Then met him on a journalism panel. Discovered he’s a true gentleman & great storyteller too.
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The number of people with unpaid medical bills on their credit reports is falling, according to a new federal report, but the overall picture of medical debt in the U.S. shows stark disparities by race and wealth, reports @usnews.
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