Special Report
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Patient: I was beaten for leaving hospital
If this story is true, one hospital needs to undertake some serious retraining of its security staff.
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Making Sense of Mobile Devices in Healthcare Come to the mHealth Networking Conference, Sept 8-9, 2010 in San Diego. It’s the only conference presenting a comprehensive view of mHealth that can assist you in developing an mHealth strategy. Our program includes: Keynotes presentations by leaders who will explore the mHealth revolution:
- John Mattison, CMIO, Kaiser Permanente
- Neil Versel, FierceMobileHealthcare
- Christopher Wasden, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Peter Waegemann, mHealth Initiative
The only conference that gives a comprehensive view of mHealth so you can separate hype from reality. Low registration and hotel rates still available.
Latest News & Views
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The next epidemic: Texter’s thumb?
September 3, 2010 by Carol KatarskyToo much texting may seem like it wouldn’t be that hard on the body. Tell that to the woman who just had to have two tendons removed due to over-use. More…
Posted in: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
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Radioactive package left in Walter Reed lobby for two days
September 2, 2010 by Carol KatarskyPatients, staff and visitors at the Washington, D.C. military hospital may have gotten an unintentional dose of radiation in May. More…
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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Fraudsters selling ‘Obamacare’ insurance to seniors
September 1, 2010 by Carol KatarskyIt was only a matter of time. More…
Posted in: Ethics, Fraud & Waste, Health Care Reform, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
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Hospital sues patient for $350k — while she’s still in the hospital
August 31, 2010 by Carol KatarskyNo one would blame a hospital for seeking payment for its services. But perhaps it’s best to wait for patients to be discharged before serving them with papers. More…
Posted in: Ethics, Finance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Legal/Compliance, Patient/Client Communication
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Radiologist infects three patients with Hep C
August 30, 2010 by Carol KatarskyThe Mayo Clinic in Florida has fired a licensed radiology technician after he confessed to taking drugs intended for patients. More…
Posted in: Ethics, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Legal/Compliance
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Five years after Katrina: The state of health care in New Orleans
August 27, 2010 by Carol KatarskyDespite the many steps forward New Orleans has taken after the devastating hurricane and related flooding, residents’ access to health care services is spotty at best. More…
Posted in: Finance, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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‘Excuse me: You’re not using that hip, are you?’
August 26, 2010 by Carol KatarskyJohnson & Johnson is recalling two different hip replacement implants due to a number of the products failing. More…
Posted in: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Technology
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Foreign-trained docs: Does the care they provide measure up?
August 25, 2010 by Carol KatarskyPatients (and let’s be honest, some health care pros) worry that physicians trained overseas may not provide the same level of care as U.S.-trained docs. Should they be concerned? More…
Posted in: Human Resources/Staff management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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