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Medicine involves decisions. But for Medicare patients with conditions for which surgery is an option, whether they undergo elective surgery depends largely on where they live and the clinicians they see. Research suggests that for many conditions -- especially those that can be treated with…
In August 2010, the Center for Transforming Healthcare launched its fourth project which aims to reduce surgical site infections in patients having colorectal surgery and colorectal procedures. This project was launched in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons. The ACS's National…
The 2012 AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality award winners and finalists are highlighted in this webinar.
A central goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is to significantly reduce the number of uninsured by providing a continuum of affordable coverage options through Medicaid and new health insurance exchanges. Following the June 2012 Supreme Court decision, states face a decision…
One successful initiative can lead to another. A “nurse transitionist” program at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, a 275-bed hospital in Cumberland, MD, has contributed to a reduction in readmissions. This program and several other initiatives have helped WMRMC decrease…
Barriers and Strategies for Overcoming Them
The November issue of Trustee magazine delves into hospital mergers with a cover article featuring case studies and interviews from leading experts. Additionally, an online-only article examines communication strategies and physician engagement. Trustee subscribers can view for free. For further…
Health care professionals whose focus is on patient safety are very familiar with these alarming and frequently cited statistics from the Institute of Medicine: medical errors result in the death of between 44,000 and 98,000 patients every year. Health care professionals whose focus is on…
A key objective of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's new reimbursement and payment methodology is to shift the nation's health care delivery system from one that is paid based on volume to a payment system based on value. To cross the chasm between a fee-for-service health…