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How patients judge what makes ‘excellent’ health care
22 May 2012, 8:03 am
Alice Walton looks at a new study of 374 breast cancer patients, finding that the women’s opinions of
care received didn’t necessarily line up with the quality of
care provided: Just over half of the women (55 percent) said they received “excellent”
care. But most women — 88 percent — actually got
care that was considered in line with the best current treatment guidelines. Read full article >>
Night Staffing With Critical care Docs May Lower ICU Death Rates
22 May 2012, 6:16 am
MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Having so-called intensivist physicians on staff in intensive
care units during the night can reduce death rates in ICUs that do not have similar coverage during the day, according to a large new study.
care Management Delivers Better Health for Millions
21 May 2012, 7:00 am
Millions of patients nationwide are receiving better health
care with the help of
care management programs that use advanced technology to assist in improving medical team coordination and communication.