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Editor's Picks
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Low Health Literacy Links to Healthcare Spending Confirmed
An analysis of 96 studies confirms that low rates of health literacy are linked to more emergency care and hospitalizations. [Read More]
Hospitals Are Quick to Gobble Up Talent
Hospitals are getting smarter about hiring the clinical help they need. They're getting more data and using that data to more effectively schedule when they need that talent. Per diem outsourcing may have seen its best days. [Read More]
7 Lessons from AHA's Leadership Summit
The American Hospital Association's Leadership Summit in San Diego served up a host of thought-provoking sessions and dynamic speakers. Here's a rundown of the highlights. [Read More]
Physician, Heal Thy Disruptive Behavior
At least 70% of physician leaders say that disruptive behavior occurs at least once a month in their organizations, and more than 10% say such incidents occur daily, according to a study co-sponsored by the American College of Physician Executives. Some physicians are trying to do something about it. [Read More]
Webcast: Creating an ACO Marketing Language
Date: July 27, 2011
About: As a marketer, you need to learn the new paradigm of managing population health vs. growing patient volume in a traditional environment. Advance your understanding of how to align ACO marketing with business needs, as well as market accountability to providers, and ultimately your community. [Register Today]
Rounds: The Real Value of ACOs
Date: August 16, 2011
About: Get accountable care strategies from ACO pioneers Norton Healthcare, Humana, and Palmetto Health—first movers who already have experienced the challenges of building a new framework for healthcare delivery. [Register Today]
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NurseLeaders Forum
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Patient Classification Systems Address Nurse Staffing Balance
A patient classification system applies an evidence-based approach enabling hospitals to assign, match, and schedule nurses where they are needed the most, experts say. [Read More]
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Nursing Headlines
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Nursing teachers from Haiti study U.S. methods at Boston's Regis
The Boston Globe, July 25, 2011
While VA Wrong Surgery Rates Drop, Close Calls Rise
Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, July 21, 2011
TN nursing board under scrutiny over discipline case
The Tennessean, July 20, 2011
Hospitals make palliative care a priority
The Washington Post, July 26, 2011
Baystate Health Cuts 354 Jobs
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, July 22, 2011
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Webcasts/Rounds
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July 27: Webcast: Creating an ACO Marketing Language
August 16: Rounds: The Real Value of ACOs
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Knee-Replacement Needs
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As demand grows for the procedure, so do competition and the challenges to improving volume and quality.
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Audio Feature
The Challenges of Patient Engagement
Donna Scott, executive director of Relay Health in Atlanta, GA, talks about the challenges of patient engagement, and strategies healthcare organizations can use to implement or improve upon the concept.[Sponsored by Relay Health] [Listen Now]
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