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Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M
Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and maintaining brain function
One commenter suggested that Safety of Care measures may not sufficiently account for clinical complexity, particularly for large tertiary hospitals and those performing high volumes of complex cases, which could obscure meaningful quality differences and discourage hospitals from treating high-risk patients
A few commenters encouraged CMS to explore alternative mechanisms for tracking equity-related efforts and integrating social needs into care delivery, such as voluntary documentation of Z-codes
According to the National Institute of Health, the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) didnt establish an upper limit for vitamin B12 because of its low risk of side effects