Nursing union set to strike over gag rule

A so-called gag rule that would bar nurses from making critical statements about their employer is at the heart of a dispute at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Read more

Integrated Business Planning: Redesigning Planning for a More Dynamic Business Environment

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Replace all your paper patient charts and medical records with Electronic Medical Records System

Your business’ electronic medical records system is a critical purchasing decision. BuyerZone will walk you through everything you need to know before you buy, along with Free price quotes (via phone and email) from multiple vendors.

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Health reform passes: Winners, losers and what to expect next

The health care reform bill finally passed, and while no one may be completely happy with it, it brings some definite good news for the industry. Read more

80% of nitroglycerin scripts are filled with ‘unapproved’ pills

Several million cardiac patients have been taking pills never approved, or tested for safety, by the FDA. Read more

The janitor did it! Unsecured patient files are gold mine for fraud ring

A Chicago hospital is learning the hard way that files can’t be considered “secure” just because they’re stored in a private office. Read more

Health reform bill to increase false claims investigations

Expect to see hospitals paying more settlements for false claims now that the health care reform law is on the books. Read more

Are nursing home patients being drugged into submission?

New research shows that nearly a fifth of seniors in nursing homes are receiving psychotropics they don’t need. In some states, that number is much higher. Read more

Hospital acquired complications cost average hospital $2M per year

Completely preventable problems cost an average-sized hospital millions per year. And take a toll on patients. Read more

What does a nurse’s proper ‘bedside manner’ include?

You’d think this would go without saying: Nurses’ duties don’t include providing certain intimate “services” to patients. Read more

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