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CMS informs hospitals of errors in HCAHPS preview data
Pfizer seeks to prevent HIV
In spinal device research, questions on conflicts
Cold meds send 7,000 kids to hospitals
January 29, 2008
Study says hand gel not enough to curb hospital infections
Doctors too quick to blame obese patients’ ills on fat, studies suggest
January 28, 2008
Patient, protect thyself
January 24, 2008
Canada-U.S. hospital survey shows quality similar
Study supports periodic re-certification for doctors
A basic hospital to-do list saves lives
January 23, 2008
Death rates rise at Oregon hospitals, data show
January 22, 2008
Blue Shield of Massachusetts aims to overhaul how it pays for healthcare
January 18, 2008
Ex-hospital patients file lawsuit over the status of healthcare in New Orleans
January 17, 2008
Healing the bottom line
New rules aim for quicker angioplasties for heart attack patients
Do no harm? Minnesota hospitals are at least doing less
Boston hospital aims to eliminate mistakes
January 15, 2008
Dennis Quaid says hospital misled him
Insurers stop paying for care linked to errors
Emergency care waits found to be on rise
January 14, 2008
Ruling on research endangers patients, doctors say
Glenn Beck’s bad hospital visit fuels crusade
January 11, 2008
Family sues Pennsylvania hospital over newborn twin’s death
January 9, 2008
San Diego County hospitals meet marks on bypasses
Commentary: Fewer drugs, fewer seniors
January 4, 2008
Kaiser to study its heart care practices
In Georgia, more deaths blamed on errors, neglect
Comparing physicians on efficiency
German search engines aim to increase transparency
A lifesaving checklist
Group sues FDA for stronger warnings
California data-breach law now covers medical information
Almost half of doctors have prescribed placebos
January 3, 2008
Study finds catheter infections stoppable
Nurse’s product battles germs
How family doctors can make a difference in hospital care
Few positives in healthcare system
Afghan hospital in U.S. probe likely to get help
Escape prompts hospital scrutiny
January 2, 2008
Cancer diagnosis? Get 2nd ... 3rd ... 4th opinion
Changing market forces seen in 2007 will impact the future of joint care
Hospitals’ action stops spread of infection
Boston hospital to widen access to ICUs