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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, March 17, 2011
More than half of U.S. physicians whose negligence, malpractice, or other behaviors result in censure from hospital peer review escape any state medical board licensing action, according to national health watchdog group, Public Citizen.
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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, March 17, 2011
Inpatient mortality goes up significantly when a hospital has greater patient turnover and when it fails to meet its own nurse staffing targets by at least eight hours, says a reportpublishedin the New England Journal of Medicine.
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By: Dom Nicastro, for HealthLeaders Media, March 17, 2011
The Office for Civil Rights, the enforcer of the HIPAA privacy and security rules, is seeking an increase of $5.6 million in its Fiscal Year 2012 budget proposal, mostly to adhere to HIPAA compliance and enforcement requirements.
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By: Joe Cantlupe, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
As healthcare reform sharpens the focus on quality outcomes, the ability to achieve and demonstrate success becomes increasingly important.
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By: Margaret Dick, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' acting administrator Donald Berwick, MD, is widely regarded as the perfect pick to lead the agency. While he has the support of president Obama and major medical industry groups, opposition to Berwick's appointment is growing louder.
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By: Doug Desjardins, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
A group of hospitals in Michigan has opened within its existing EDs, specially equipped emergency units designed and staffed to serve the needs of geriatric patients. Business is good.
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By: Cora Nucci, for HealthLeaders Media, March 16, 2011
The images of the earthquake and tsunami destruction in Japan are horrific; the human toll incalculable. It's natural to look on from afar and wonder, "Could it happen here?" Hospital leaders know it can. Now they also know where to find resources to train staff for catastrophe.
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By: February 14, 2011
Forward-thinking orthopedic leaders are ensuring high performance and coordination among a carefully constructed caregiver team. Those leaders are also exploring the right metrics to know whether the outcomes they are tracking are the most meaningful to patients. Join the executive and clinical leadership team from nationally renowned MemorialCare Health System and orthopedic innovator Marshall Steele, MD, on March 29 for a three-hour dive into essential orthopedic leadership strategy. http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/rounds/
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By: February 14, 2011
Given the growing trend toward all-inclusive cancer centers, do you know how to differentiate your own oncology services to protect and grow your market share? Your oncology care is distinct. Its marketing should be, too. Join HealthLeaders Media on March 31 for this 90-minute Webcast, including Q&A and a case study, for valuable lessons from marketing leaders. http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod.cfm?id=9460&s=EZINEADH&e_topic=WS_HLM2
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