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Many may think of data in terms of numbers and text, but not only does voice documentation have a place in the array of data collection tools that can be used by healthcare companies, it offers financial benefits.
Health Plan Alliance (HAP) along with Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions and oncology consulting firm Physician Resource Management have announced they will work together to launch in Michigan an evidence-based clinical pathways program that is intended to improve the quality and lower the costs of cancer treatment.
The market for products designed to test for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) grew 10 percent in 2011 to reach $1.2 billion, according to a new report from healthcare market research firm Kalorama Information.
According to a J.D. Power and Associates report, high patient satisfaction is more influenced by superior service-related communication and interpersonal skills with nurses and physicians than impressive technology or facilities.
A majority of employers that measure the performance of their employee wellness and value-based healthcare programs show a return on investment (ROI), with a significant number showing savings of $3 or more for every dollar spent, according to new research published by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).
In a report released Thursday, the FDA outlined a four-step plan to better monitor and report on the effectiveness and safety of medical devices.
Twelve Iowa cities and towns are applying to be demonstration sites for the Blue Zones project, a micro-level experiment in trying to improve health and well-being by Healthways and with funding assistance from health insurer Wellmark.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the country will have 62,900 fewer doctors than it will need in 2015. Allowing foreign doctors to practice in the U.S. could provide one solution to the problem.
Most employers that measure the performance of their employee wellness and value-based healthcare offerings show a return on investment (ROI) for these programs, with a significant number showing savings of $3 or more for every dollar spent, according to new research published by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).
It's a joke without a punch line: Both Republican and Democratic national party platforms make sparse mention of health IT.