Most who start the HPV vaccine don’t finish it
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
New research indicates the HPV vaccine isn’t reaching its potential — simply because users aren’t getting the full regimen of shots. Read more
Re-admissions and race
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
African-American patients and those using Medicaid have a much greater chance of being re-admitted to a hospital within a month of their discharge. Read more
Cancer costs double in 20 years; some payers feel more pain than others
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Finance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Medicare & Medicaid News
It’s not news that cancer costs have increased dramatically in the past 20 years. But who’s paying more — and why — might surprise you. Read more
10 medical devices are potential time bombs
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
As much as technology has helped advance medicine, it can have a harmful side, too. When broken or used improperly, devices meant to heal can harm — or even cause death.
End-of-life decisions: When is it too soon to broach the topic?
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
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? Read more
New screening guidelines — and the questions they raise in patients’ minds
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
The recently changed recommendations for women to seek breast and cervical cancer screenings less often are raising questions, as well as hackles. Read more
End-of-life care and the ‘race gap’
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Black cancer patients are less likely to have their end-of-life care wishes followed. The question is why. Read more
Special Report
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards
Twenty-six organizations received the honor of being the first granted with the Healthcare Innovation Awards. Check out what these groups did to win a total of $122.6 million.
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards