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By: Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, November 3, 2010
When providers who were overpaid $206 million in Medicare payments were suspended from further reimbursement in 2007 and 2008, the reason was suspicion of fraud rather than simple overpayment in nearly every case, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General.
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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, November 3, 2010
Regardless of stroke severity, patients admitted to the hospital on weekends are slightly more likely to die than those admitted on weekdays, American Academy of Neurology study shows.
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By: HealthLeaders Media Staff, November 3, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks mortality related to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis as the 12th most common cause of death in U.S. adults, but research presented at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases suggests the actual ranking should be higher.
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By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, November 3, 2010
A Rhode Island Hospital report shows that 33 patients needed 305 medical interventions over eight years to remove knives, pens, razor blades, batteries, and other items that were intentionally swallowed. Hospital costs were paid primarily by Medicare and Medicaid.
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By: October 28, 2010
Explore strategies to accelerate the drive toward more cost-efficient and quality healthcare. In this new HealthLeaders Media Breakthroughs report, leading hospital systems—Virtua, Crouse Hospital, Heartland Health, and The Chester County Hospital—share insights and lessons learned. http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/breakthroughs/258254/Future-Healthcare-Collaboration-data-and-process-improvement-to-lower-costs-and-raise-quality
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By: October 26, 2010
Hospitals and physicians are working hurriedly to build systems of care that reward quality, outcomes, and high-value care—the ingredients of the accountable care organization. Innovative healthcare leaders like Carilion Clinic and Norton Healthcare are getting ready now for the future of healthcare system delivery. Join us on Dec. 9 from Carilion Clinic and share the lessons these leaders have learned. http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/rounds/
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By: Gienna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media, November 2, 2010
Rapid advances in prosthetics technology show promise in helping those with artificial limbs feel sensations such as pressure and heat and, as a result, move more naturally, with more exact dexterity.
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By: Rebecca Hendren, for HealthLeaders Media, November 2, 2010
Long after the TV news cameras have moved on, nurses keep going to earthquake-and now cholera-ravaged Haiti. Many are funded by donations to National Nursing United's Registered Nurse Response Network, a group founded in response to weaknesses in America's disaster response plans exposed after Hurricane Katrina.
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