Report: Docs should count on being sued at some point

It’s a virtual guarantee that physicians in the U.S. will be sued for malpractice at some point in their careers. How often they lose is a different matter. Read more

5 Ways Networked-based Paging is Improving Hospital Operations (HCFM)

Traditional overhead paging technology has evolved into advanced network-based paging systems. Examine industry trends that drive the need for a future-proof, critical paging system for today’s healthcare facilities. This whitepaper examines industry trends-such as health information technology, patient-centered care and regulatory guidelines-that have brought network-based paging to the forefront. Gain a clearer understanding of what should be taken into consideration when designing and implementing a paging system for a hospital or healthcare campus.

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Report: Why is it twice as hard for blacks to get NIH grants?

A new report shows black researchers are only about half as likely to get grants from the National Institutes of Health as white researchers. The question left is: Why? Read more

Four Key Challenges of Healthcare Reform. The First Challenge: Comply with Reform

Learn how to maximize efficiencies through greater system integration and automation, enable seamless interactions with providers, members and other constituents, and drive increased healthcare value with automated, value-based programs. Read on to find out how can position your organization for long-term success.

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Doc stabbed little girl with a screwdriver over chores — seriously

An allergist has had her license suspended after she was accused of stabbing a young girl 100 times with a screwdriver. Read more

Patient sues hospital for implanting GPS during tonsil surgery

It’s hard to imagine why a hospital would implant a Garmin in a patient during tonsil and sinus surgery, but such is the claim made by Michael Woolman of Lincoln, Nebraska. Read more

Man claims East Coast earthquake cured his deafness

A veteran who lost his hearing this past June says the recent earthquake healed the problem. Read more

Report: 33,000 people encountered killer toilets last year

There’s no dearth of unusual ways patients wind up in the emergency department. Last year, 33,000 of them got there due to toilet injuries. Read more

Did strip-mall boob job kill this woman?

A recent patient death  is raising new questions about the safety of so-called medical spas. Read more

Improving Hospital Security and Streamlining Operations

A healthcare employee’s ID card is often the key to unlocking doors and applications. Since many facilities manage critical databases via email and spreadsheets, that means changes and updates are manual, leaving a facility open to risk–especially if an employee is terminated. To increase operational efficiency, an Identify Management Automation Process (IMAP) can arm system administrators with tools to eliminate critical points of failure and replace them with risk mitigation. This white paper examines how a fully integrated ID system can improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk and free up security staff time to perform essential tasks that do not involve data entry or troubleshooting.

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