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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, July 13, 2011
Three out of four clinicians rarely or never receive advance notification of drug shortages and seven out of 10 patients receive less-effective drugs to compensate for insufficient supplies, American Hospital Association survey results show.
By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, July 13, 2011
The author of a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine explains why hospital teams commonly perform revascularization procedures after patients have experienced acute myocardial infarction even though studies have found no benefit.
By: Roxanna Guilford-Blake, for HealthLeaders Media, July 13, 2011
To succeed under CMS's value-based purchasing plan, CFOs must collaborate with clinical leaders and monitor efforts closely.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, July 13, 2011
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty in federal court to healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft after illegally treating hundreds of elderly patients, writing prescriptions for medication, and then billing Medicare.
By: July 13, 2011
In the overall economy there were only 18,000 new jobs created in June, but 13,500 of them were in the healthcare sector, Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary data show.
By: Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media, July 12, 2011
Google’s latest foray into social networking holds promise for healthcare organizations. Business networking opportunities, a user-friendly setup, and specific settings are just a few Google+ advantages.
By: Rebecca Hendren, for HealthLeaders Media, July 12, 2011
An emergency department flow facilitator, also known as a bed wizard, is a registered nurse assigned to radio calls, which allows triage nurses out front to concentrate on patients. Here's how one hospital uses its wizard to improve patient satisfaction and the throughput process.
By: June 14, 2011
Date: July 20, 2011
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By: June 13, 2011
Date: August 16, 2011
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