Quality and Safety
Oschner Medical Center says use of Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots will improve patient safety since they destroy deadly pathogens and drug-resistant organisms.
Hospital and providers are posting performance data on their system websites, making the lack of standards concerning, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
Organizations say reducing the reporting burden on clinicians and increasing flexibility is making the broad changes more manageable.
Hospice drug thefts are concerning but experts also worry about restricting access to painkillers for patients.
Roughly 1 in 3 people enter the hospital malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, increasing risk of complications and readmissions, Advocate says.
Mayo Clinic took the top spot in the overall list and ranked in the top three for specialties.
Treatment of low back pain a major area of overuse, overspending; outcomes are sorely in need of improvement, Health Affairs says.
Companies are losing clients due to issues with clinical integrations, lack of customization and support, report says.
An employee responded to a phishing email with login credentials, which officials said the hacker used to view patient data.
Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski is worried about effects on Indian health care system if Congress were to accept GOP health plan to replace the ACA.