The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital sepsis scores that went public in July 2018 revealed only 49% of patients receive appropriate care for severe sepsis in U.S. hospitals. Given the dangers and costs of sepsis, it seems likely that over time, sepsis measures will also become part of a Medicare value-based reimbursement program for hospitals. If CMS takes this next step, poor scores may lead to penalties or loss of financial incentives.
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