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Georgia official suggests extra tax for trauma services
Superbug test detects MRSA faster
Seniors in poor areas more likely to die after surgery
September 29, 2008
Medicare Grants DNV Healthcare Deeming Authority for U.S. Hospitals
New Jersey hospital reports eighth patient has Legionnaires'
Georgia legislators to discuss trauma care
Report: Patient harm from problem ’handoffs’ is common
September 26, 2008
Government probes chelation-heart disease study
Nuclear waste piles up at hospitals
UCI Medical Center put under state supervision
California passes bill to curb staph outbreaks in hospitals
Coordinated care should be top priority in healthcare reform
September 25, 2008
Study: Flawed handoffs lead to errors
Survey: Strong leadership needed
New training for future leaders
PA hospitals have high blood infection rates
NJ hospital reports deaths linked to facility's water supply
An unhealthy state
September 24, 2008
Company offers video surveillance of employee hand washing
Regulator says hospitals need strict heparin rules
September 23, 2008
Program makes sure ER is for emergencies
Infection control turns from hands to clothes
Heart attack care often delayed for the poor
Study: Doctors show little empathy
September 22, 2008
Surgeon operates on wrong knee at RI hospital
Across Mass., wait to see doctors grows
More parents ponder cancer gene tests for kids
September 19, 2008
L.A. County allays USC’s fears about staffing new hospital
UC Davis study aims at healthier preemies
Study faults quality of healthcare amid increased spending
September 18, 2008
North Carolina law could force hospitals to report infections
Outages weigh on hospitals, agencies, patients in need
Hospital clash puts patients in the middle
AHRQ releases resources to help prevent blood clots
Joint Commission: Speak up, feel better
Two years is not enough
Listen up patients: Only you can prevent MRSA
’Medical home’ models lag in key areas
Government drops plans to study chelation for autism
Anthem Blue Cross Colorado earns top NCQA rating
FDA blocks generic drugs from Indian company
September 17, 2008
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center focus is on efficiency
Rising foe defies hospitals’ war on superbugs
Pfizer launches new website on medication safety
September 16, 2008
Hospitals reach out to community to stop sickness before it starts
Inova HealthPlex’s Northern Virginia facility provides ER care, stat
Iowa inspectors ask feds to fine hospital
VA head: Surgeries at Illinois hospital months off
September 15, 2008
Massachusetts orders hospital ERs to halt diversions
Small patients, big consequences in medical errors
Palliative care programs could boost hospitals’ bottom line
September 12, 2008
Pennsylvania, New Jersey hospitals’ mistakes are going unreported
September 11, 2008
New e-resources support growing patient empowerment
New communities tapped to share quality, cost data
Practices hit Medicare P4P quality targets, but bonuses fall short
What would you like to see changed in Medicare's PQRI?
Experts: Bigger rewards, stronger penalties help improve quality
Product designed to keep better track of surgical sponges
New technique gets around open-heart surgery
Patient-centered ’medical home’ models lag in key areas
September 10, 2008
Clinics opening in SC CVS drugstores
New online tool lets Seattle-area consumers check up on healthcare
Few hospitals meet colon cancer care standard
CDC campaign targets MRSA infections
Med school diversity may help whites care better for minorities
September 9, 2008
Obesity surgery is called cost-effective
Commentary: The pitfalls of linking doctors’ pay to performance
September 8, 2008
Shopping for healthcare off to a shaky start
Colon cancer patients not getting follow-up care
September 5, 2008
Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast’s trauma designation reinstated
At least 7 babies died from bacteria in Cuban hospital
New Jersey urged to boost prenatal care
September 4, 2008
California Legislature enacts no major healthcare overhaul but OKs some key changes
Feds approve Tampa General Hospital’s plan for improvements
Hospital costs appear to be slowing
Surgeon linked to high number of infections leaving hospital
PA patient organization to work more closely with hospitals
Cincinnati health groups join federal initiative
Commentary: Chronic disease battle requires better tools
Medtronic product linked to surgery problems
September 3, 2008
NQF endorses health information technology standards
Report: OR staff lapse led to surgical error
Study: We're a long way from consumers using data
Deaths in Sacramento County ERs sparking concern
Curbing antibiotic use in war on superbugs
Georgia rates poorly in hospital deaths
Hundreds of Louisiana hospital patients could be evacuated
September 2, 2008
Doctors in Massachusetts geriatric program pay calls at elderly residences
New Orleans hospitals evacuating high-risk patients