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October 30, 2009
12 New Features in the Latest House Health Reform Bill
October 29, 2009
House's Revamped Health Reform Bill Would Cover 96% of Americans
Billionaire offers $100-million guaranty to reopen King hospital in Los Angeles
October 28, 2009
GAO Finds Physician Profiling Can Work
Feds Dole Out Dollars to Fight Hospital-Acquired MRSA
Anxious crowds meet ad hoc swine flu police
Public report cards compare and contrast physicians
Flu hot line for Minneapolis-based Park Nicollet swamped, crashes
Prescription for success: Don't bother nurses
October 27, 2009
With critical-care specialists in short supply, remote monitoring offers a solution
Electronic medical records not seen as a cure-all
New York Yields to Nurses in Stopping Mandatory H1N1 Flu Shots
Hospitals with Many Poor Patients are Slower to Adopt EHRs
H1N1 flu pushing hospitals to their limit
Swine flu prompts changes in Illinois hospital visitation rules
October 26, 2009
FDA Review of Adverse Events Caused By Medical Devices Is Inadequate
Los Angeles County-USC hospital ordered to reduce ER wait times
A nation battling swine flu, and short vaccine supplies
October 23, 2009
Medicare Value-Based Formula Will Be Included in House Reform Bill
Hospital Collaborative Finds Sharing Data Saves Costs, Lives
October 22, 2009
Going Global: Health Officials Trumpet Moving Away from Fee-for-Service System
Despite H1N1 fears, many worry about vaccination
October 21, 2009
Facilities Accreditation Program Adopts NQF Safe Practices
Joint Commission Gains Role in Collecting Quality Data
Government Turns Prevention Efforts to Patients
Mortality, Quality Gulfs Persist in Hospitals
Poll: Americans skittish over health changes
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cedars-Sinai Over CT Radiation Overdose
California hospitals begin limiting visitors over H1N1 flu
Swine flu vaccine deliveries run late in Massachusetts
Ill-conceived U.S. healthcare ranking makes for unhealthy debate
October 20, 2009
AG's Memorandum Takes Federal Heat Off Medical Marijuana
Enormous Surgical Variation Found in California
The Anti-Dartmouth: Study Says Spending More Results In Lower Mortality
H1N1 virus has hospitals clamping down on who may visit their patients
Medical home model designed to improve preventive care, communication
October 19, 2009
Week-Long Event Promotes Infection Prevention Departments
Inspector General Says California Should Pay Back $45 Million for Unqualified Foster Homes
H1N1 Self-Assessment Designed to Guide Patients, Alleviate Stress on System
From HealthLeaders Media '09: Never-ending Quality Improvement
CEOs tally health-bill score
Swine flu characteristics becoming more evident
Massachusetts General Hospital passes surprise inspection with high marks
October 16, 2009
From HealthLeaders Media '09: Reinventing the Patient Experience
Cedars-Sinai CEO Suggests CT Changes to Prevent More Radiation Overdoses
Outbreaks of flu are way up in Los Angeles County
Radiation overdoses point up dangers of CT scans
October 15, 2009
Lack of Physician Participation is Hindering Quality Efforts
Hospitals Question Dietitians' Right to Prescribe Diet Orders
Infection Control Specialists: H1N1 Debate is Distracting From Effective Safeguards
California hospitals fear swine flu, bar visits by kids
Nashville hospitals get injectable H1N1 vaccine
Four patients say Cedars-Sinai did not tell them they received radiation overdose
October 14, 2009
More People Are Living With, Not Dying From, Hip Fractures
Sleepy Surgeons Cause More Errors Than Well-Rested Docs
Cedars-Sinai radiation overdoses went unseen at several points
Family, Boston Medical Center settle after mother's fatal fall in operating room
New conflict rules at medical journals
Mandatory flu vaccination for New York health workers is criticized
October 13, 2009
Mortality Rates Found Lower Among Top-Rated Hospitals
Doctor Faces Criminal Charges for Selling Herbal Cures To Cancer Patients
Hospital error leads to radiation overdoses at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai
Swine-flu wave poses threat to hospital ICUs, studies warn
October 12, 2009
Cedars-Sinai Under Investigation for CT Radiation Overexposure to 206 Patients
NQF Honors Patient Safety and Quality Leaders
Cedars-Sinai investigated for significant radiation overdoses of 206 patients
Connecticut gets hospital infection funding
Where to get a flu shot is big worry of season
October 9, 2009
Hospital Reduces Infection Rates Quickly
October 8, 2009
Elderly Fall Injuries Cost $20 Billion in 2006—and Price Is Rising
Scripps Health Brings Heart Patients Personalized Medicine With Genetic Test
Texas healthcare ranked 46th in nation
Minority groups raise voices on reform
October 7, 2009
Nurse's Alleged Negligence Prompts Criminal Investigation
Joint Commission Releases Pre-publication Standards
Moderate H1N1 Pandemic Could Flood Los Angeles Hospitals
Swine flu vaccinations start as officials attack myths
Web tool helps advise when flu needs a doctor
Smart-phone makers call the doctor
October 6, 2009
Patients, Docs Rip ED Waits in Massachusetts
More than 50% of Americans Don't See H1N1 As A Serious Public Health Threat
Hospitals find way to make care cheaper: Make it better
Vaccine arrives as flu spreads
U.S. losing ground on preventable deaths
October 5, 2009
Heart Failure Program Certification is a First for Joint Commission
OIG Gets Proactive in 2010 Work Plan
OIG Work Plan Outlines Risk Areas for SNFs
October 2, 2009
Health and Human Services OIG releases 2010 Work Plan
Miami-based Leon Medical Centers wins high praise for healthcare plan
H1N1 spreading widely; worry over pregnant women
October 1, 2009
Joint Commission's 2010 Patient Safety Goals Reduce Requirements
Hospitals Growing Nervous About National Respirator Shortage
Study looks at deaths after surgery
Swine flu shots delayed for most
12 New Features in the Latest House Health Reform Bill
House's Revamped Health Reform Bill Would Cover 96% of Americans
Billionaire offers $100-million guaranty to reopen King hospital in Los Angeles
GAO Finds Physician Profiling Can Work
Feds Dole Out Dollars to Fight Hospital-Acquired MRSA
Anxious crowds meet ad hoc swine flu police
Public report cards compare and contrast physicians
Flu hot line for Minneapolis-based Park Nicollet swamped, crashes
Prescription for success: Don't bother nurses
With critical-care specialists in short supply, remote monitoring offers a solution
Electronic medical records not seen as a cure-all
New York Yields to Nurses in Stopping Mandatory H1N1 Flu Shots
Hospitals with Many Poor Patients are Slower to Adopt EHRs
H1N1 flu pushing hospitals to their limit
Swine flu prompts changes in Illinois hospital visitation rules
FDA Review of Adverse Events Caused By Medical Devices Is Inadequate
Los Angeles County-USC hospital ordered to reduce ER wait times
A nation battling swine flu, and short vaccine supplies
Medicare Value-Based Formula Will Be Included in House Reform Bill
Hospital Collaborative Finds Sharing Data Saves Costs, Lives
Going Global: Health Officials Trumpet Moving Away from Fee-for-Service System
Despite H1N1 fears, many worry about vaccination
Facilities Accreditation Program Adopts NQF Safe Practices
Joint Commission Gains Role in Collecting Quality Data
Government Turns Prevention Efforts to Patients
Mortality, Quality Gulfs Persist in Hospitals
Poll: Americans skittish over health changes
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cedars-Sinai Over CT Radiation Overdose
California hospitals begin limiting visitors over H1N1 flu
Swine flu vaccine deliveries run late in Massachusetts
Ill-conceived U.S. healthcare ranking makes for unhealthy debate
AG's Memorandum Takes Federal Heat Off Medical Marijuana
Enormous Surgical Variation Found in California
The Anti-Dartmouth: Study Says Spending More Results In Lower Mortality
H1N1 virus has hospitals clamping down on who may visit their patients
Medical home model designed to improve preventive care, communication
Week-Long Event Promotes Infection Prevention Departments
Inspector General Says California Should Pay Back $45 Million for Unqualified Foster Homes
H1N1 Self-Assessment Designed to Guide Patients, Alleviate Stress on System
From HealthLeaders Media '09: Never-ending Quality Improvement
CEOs tally health-bill score
Swine flu characteristics becoming more evident
Massachusetts General Hospital passes surprise inspection with high marks
From HealthLeaders Media '09: Reinventing the Patient Experience
Cedars-Sinai CEO Suggests CT Changes to Prevent More Radiation Overdoses
Outbreaks of flu are way up in Los Angeles County
Radiation overdoses point up dangers of CT scans
Lack of Physician Participation is Hindering Quality Efforts
Hospitals Question Dietitians' Right to Prescribe Diet Orders
Infection Control Specialists: H1N1 Debate is Distracting From Effective Safeguards
California hospitals fear swine flu, bar visits by kids
Nashville hospitals get injectable H1N1 vaccine
Four patients say Cedars-Sinai did not tell them they received radiation overdose
More People Are Living With, Not Dying From, Hip Fractures
Sleepy Surgeons Cause More Errors Than Well-Rested Docs
Cedars-Sinai radiation overdoses went unseen at several points
Family, Boston Medical Center settle after mother's fatal fall in operating room
New conflict rules at medical journals
Mandatory flu vaccination for New York health workers is criticized
Mortality Rates Found Lower Among Top-Rated Hospitals
Doctor Faces Criminal Charges for Selling Herbal Cures To Cancer Patients
Hospital error leads to radiation overdoses at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai
Swine-flu wave poses threat to hospital ICUs, studies warn
Cedars-Sinai Under Investigation for CT Radiation Overexposure to 206 Patients
NQF Honors Patient Safety and Quality Leaders
Cedars-Sinai investigated for significant radiation overdoses of 206 patients
Connecticut gets hospital infection funding
Where to get a flu shot is big worry of season
Hospital Reduces Infection Rates Quickly
Elderly Fall Injuries Cost $20 Billion in 2006—and Price Is Rising
Scripps Health Brings Heart Patients Personalized Medicine With Genetic Test
Texas healthcare ranked 46th in nation
Minority groups raise voices on reform
Nurse's Alleged Negligence Prompts Criminal Investigation
Joint Commission Releases Pre-publication Standards
Moderate H1N1 Pandemic Could Flood Los Angeles Hospitals
Swine flu vaccinations start as officials attack myths
Web tool helps advise when flu needs a doctor
Smart-phone makers call the doctor
Patients, Docs Rip ED Waits in Massachusetts
More than 50% of Americans Don't See H1N1 As A Serious Public Health Threat
Hospitals find way to make care cheaper: Make it better
Vaccine arrives as flu spreads
U.S. losing ground on preventable deaths
Heart Failure Program Certification is a First for Joint Commission
OIG Gets Proactive in 2010 Work Plan
OIG Work Plan Outlines Risk Areas for SNFs
Health and Human Services OIG releases 2010 Work Plan
Miami-based Leon Medical Centers wins high praise for healthcare plan
H1N1 spreading widely; worry over pregnant women
Joint Commission's 2010 Patient Safety Goals Reduce Requirements
Hospitals Growing Nervous About National Respirator Shortage
Study looks at deaths after surgery
Swine flu shots delayed for most