Emergency department staff who didn’t know — or didn’t follow — standard procedure were found responsible for the death of a Philadelphia man.
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Slow and steady wins the race: One hospital system nearly doubled its staff flu vaccination rate in just three years — and learned an important lesson in community education. Here’s how they did it.
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New research shows what is — and isn’t — working for health organizations venturing into social networking.
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued a six-point plan for reducing errors related to the use of radiation.
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A recent survey shows most health care providers are using telehealth with some success. But getting paid for it remains an on-going battle for many.
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A new survey shows most physicians are waiting much longer than was commonly thought to discuss a terminal diagnosis with patients. Is it the right thing to do?
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What’s keeping you up at night? Bogus lawsuits? Health care reform fall-out? Trying to do more with less in an unstable economy?
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Should you be tweeting wait times for your emergency department? What about letting patients self-diagnose from the comfort of their couch?
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Physicians and other health care providers are being forced to rethink how they talk about patient costs when suggesting treatments.
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The changing nature of health care means physicians have more patient information available to them than ever before. Problem is, they don’t always understand the business side of the industry.
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