quality

After accounting for selective dropping of high-cost physicians and patients, savings in ACOs were little to none, according to a...

Even 'run of the mill' instances of rudeness in operating rooms can lower the performance level of surgical team members.

Imagine if the phases of later life were mapped and expertise in aging were valued, not discounted.

The presence of mold forces the facility to reschedule or move dozens of surgeries.

Dual eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries had 42.1% less emergency room visits than their fee-for-service counterparts.

HealthLeaders reached out to all nine hospitals that received an 'F' from The Leapfrog Group and offered them an opportunity...

Researchers compared the latest hospital quality ratings to rates observed three years prior, finding both progress and opportunities for much...

Most downgraded homes had payroll records that showed no RN hours at all for four days or more. The remainder...

Care intensity greater at teaching hospitals, but sicker patients are the reason

Health systems and hospitals engaged in M&A activity must remain focused on achieving core financial and clinical objectives.

Health systems were honored for achieving better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction while keeping costs down, as rapid industry consolidation...

Inappropriate electrocardiographic monitoring results in wasteful spending and decreased quality of care.