Top 10 U.S. health systems — is yours on the list?
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Is your hospital part of the Top 10 health care systems in the U.S.? Read on to find out. Read more
More OB/GYNs refusing to see heavier patients
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
If you’re overweight be warned: There’s a good chance your first-choice OB/GYN will refuse to see you. Read more
DNR patients face higher death rates after surgery
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Patients with a do not resuscitate (DNRs) order are more likely to die during certain surgeries — for reasons that aren’t clear. Read more
The 50 best hospitals in the U.S.: Is one near you?
Filed under: Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Health Grades has released this year’s list of the top 50 hospitals in the country. Read more
Lowering post-op mortality — the surprising key
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
New research indicates that when it comes to reducing patient mortality, how well post-op complications are managed is just as important as preventing complications in the first place. Read more
Updated sentinel event stats for ’09
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Here’s the latest data on the 10 most frequently reported sentinel events as tracked by JCAHO. Read more
Can house calls actually cost less in the long run?
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
House calls went the way of the dodo bird for a reason: It’s an inefficient way to see patients. But new research indicates it may save money in the long run. Read more
