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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, December 14, 2011
Worker fatigue can place patients and healthcare staff at a higher risk of adverse events, says the Joint Commission. In an alert, it lists 10 warning signs, and suggests nine strategies for prevention.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 14, 2011
This year was one of the busiest years in a decade for hospital mergers and acquisitions. The top 10 deals in 2011 were valued at $5.6 billion, up from $3.8 billion in 2010. In the healthcare sector as a whole, M&A was valued at about $236 billion in 2011.
By: Rebecca Hendren, for HealthLeaders Media, December 13, 2011
2011 has been a tumultuous year as healthcare organizations get to grips with value-based purchasing, rules for ACOs, meaningful use, and financial upheaval. Here's a rundown of the most popular nursing stories we covered in 2011.
By: Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media, December 13, 2011
Dumb data, incomprehensible health records, robots, and endless extensions: A roundup of observations on healthcare IT.
By: November 7, 2011
Date: December 20, 2011
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