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Can Home Be Where the Healthcare Quality Is?
While great interest has been emerging over the concept of the patient-centered medical home in both the healthcare and political communities, it may be time to look at care in the patient's home. Read More

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Hand-hygiene Rates Improved Through Variety of Reinforcement Styles
Matt Phillion, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
Hospital Job Growth Surged in October
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
CDC: MRSA USA600 Not Worse Than Other MRSA Strains
Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media, November 6, 2009
Immigration and abortion issues could cost party crucial votes
Washington Post, November 6, 2009
House Democrats seek allies for health vote
New York Times, November 6, 2009
Commonwealth Fund: U.S. Healthcare is Lagging Behind Other Countries
Janice Simmons, for HealthLeaders Media, November 5, 2009

Commentary: Partnership Tests Value of EMRs
The CDC and GE Healthcare's announcement that they are partnering to monitor H1N1 and seasonal influenza activity may be just the opportunity needed to generate widespread support of EHRs from the public. +
Carrie Vaughan, for HealthLeaders Media
November 3, 2009
Commentary: New Clinical Nurse Leader Role Benefits Patient Care and Quality
If your organization doesn't employ any clinical nurse leaders, perhaps it's time you did. +
Rebecca Hendren, for HealthLeaders Media
November 3, 2009
Commentary: What Should Rural Healthcare Look Like After Reform?
Numerous proposals in the various reform bills under discussion are designed to improve healthcare for rural communities. But one issue that seems critical in the eyes of some advocates is that of insurance coverage. +
Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media
November 4, 2009
What kind of impact do you think the planned 21% Medicare pay cut for physicians would have on patient access?
Few, if any, physicians would stop accepting Medicare payments
Many doctors would stop taking Medicare patients
Most doctors would stop taking Medicare patients
There's no sense talking about this because Congress will find away to not cut physicians' payments

Tips for Holding Staff Accountable and Building an Accountability Culture
Eileen Dohmann, RN, VP of nursing for Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, explains the difference between responsibility and accountability, and offers strategies for getting staff to make and keep commitments.
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