Outrageous! Visitor hurt, nurse says: ‘Call 911′
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
You’d think if you were hurt in the hospital you’d at least get help quickly. But if you’re at Greater Niagara General Hospital, don’t count on it. Read more
Guess the procedure cost, win a prize!
Filed under: Communication, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Reform News, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
In news that will come as a surprise to no one, a new study shows it’s essentially impossible for patients to find out in advance what a particular procedure or treatment will cost them. Read more
Patient found dead on hospital grounds hours after release from ER
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
A hospital is facing questions after a recently released patient died on hospital grounds — and after a lengthy wait for someone to actually assist him. Read more
AMA study: Most cities lack competitive insurance markets
Filed under: Healthcare Finance, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest News & Views
Most people live in areas without a competitive market for health insurance. Read more
Largest U.S. outbreak of measles highlights risk of non-vaccination trend
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
It’s the biggest U.S. measles outbreak in 15 years — and it’s being blamed on parents who choose not to vaccinate their kids. Read more
Did alternative medicine doom Steve Jobs?
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
After the death of the tech legend from a cancer with a high survival rate, some experts are asking whether his dalliances with alternative therapies and treatments was more of a hindrance than a help. Read more
Research: TV is changing toddlers’ brains
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Educational TV for kids under two just doesn’t exist — so says the latest statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read more
Gastric bypass leads to weight loss for entire family
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Gastric bypass surgery — and the improved health habits that generally come with it — benefit not just the patient receiving it, but their entire family. Read more
Could your cancer be diagnosed by your hair stylist?
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
A bounce in your step and flattering layers aren’t the only benefits you can get from a good hairstylist — he or she may also be able to detect if you have skin cancer. Read more
Windows® 7: A Prescription for Desktop Health
If you’re an IT exec at a healthcare organization responsible for maintaining systems and end users, smoothing out electronic medical records implementations, and modernizing your mobility and desktop solutions, take a dose of this Windows 7 desktop migration strategy. You’ll have happy healthcare systems and improve patient care!