A physician involved in the move to seek union representation says the main reason for the effort is to gain influence on administrative decision-making.
A new study found that nearly three-quarters of primary care clinicians would prescribe antibiotics for bacteria in urine against established guidelines.
After the first year of interventions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, there was a 63% decrease in hospital-onset C. diff cases as compared to the two years prior.
Researchers show that pulse oximetry, which is a gatekeeper in treatment decisions for COVID-19 patients, overestimates blood oxygen levels in people of color.
Compared to 21 other high-income countries, the United States has the highest per capital cancer care spending but has a cancer mortality rate higher than six countries.
Clinicians and patients are being encouraged to use the "in between" care offered in the health system's hospital at home and post-acute care at home programs.
