No, we aren’t talking about patient population weight or administrative overhead. We are talking about within the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program.
However, as with many internet subcultures, irony eventually transformed into sincerity. People began to realize that the "bloated" look was actually a powerful fashion statement. It rejected the skinny-jeans-and-tight-t-shirt uniform that dominated the 2010s.
If you want to identify (or try) Bloat Drip, look for these specific characteristics:
Bloat isn't just an IT headache; it is a clinical and financial risk. bloat dsrip
But recently, a new term has crept into the lexicon of Medicaid transformation:
The thin, individually packaged strips fit easily into pockets or purses, making them ideal for use after meals while dining out.
Down jackets and puffer vests are staples. However, unlike the sleek 90s revival, Bloat Drip favors the boxy, Michelin-Man styles of the 2000s and 2010s. The puffier, the better. No, we aren’t talking about patient population weight
You might look at Bloat Drip and wonder: "Isn't that uncomfortable?" For its proponents, the style offers several advantages:
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Doctors use specific criteria, such as symptoms lasting at least three days per month, to classify clinical bloating. People began to realize that the "bloated" look
The “Bloat” in DSRIP: When Value-Based Care Metrics Get Too Heavy to Lift
DSRIP originally focused on high-impact areas: avoidable ER visits, cardiovascular health, and perinatal care. But over three years, someone always asks, "Can we just add one more measure?" Suddenly, you are tracking 120 discrete data points for a single patient cohort. When every metric is a priority, none are. The bloat comes from measuring things that are easy to track (data availability) rather than things that change outcomes (clinical relevance).