Acute Care
J. David Cox Sr. demanded leaders address the issues but refrain from using report as fuel for privatization talk.
Issues include dirty supply storage areas, canceled procedures due to supply shortages, use of expired equipment on patients, report says.
Providers, researchers, hospital leaders are expected to use the reports to help raise awareness on health disparities, develop interventions.
Researchers found physicians at hospital-based clinics are ordering excessive CT scans, MRIs, other services.
The Memphis-based company provides pharmacy services to more than 500 hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Companies will partner to operate long-term acute care hospital, rehabilitation hospital in Newport News, Select Medical says.
The "Leader" designation was awarded to facilities that scored a perfect 100 in the Foundation's survey.
Powered by American Well, AnywhereCare app is intended for non-emergency ailments such as sore throats and respiratory illnesses.
Results show 95 percent of Americans want emergency medical care covered by insurance, oppose pre-authorization for emergency room.
Program eConsult, allows primary care docs to get specialists' advice for patients, expedite referrals for those who need in-person appointments.