Public reporting of quality data has not significantly reduced mortality
According to a study in March’s Health Affairs, public reporting of quality data as part of Hospital Compare, Medicare’s public reporting initiative, has had…
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Visits to ED for dental problems increase
According to a Pew Center report ED visits for dental problems increased 16% from 2006 to 2009. Read more.
Joint Commission awards first certifications for palliative care
The Joint Commission has awarded its new Advanced Certification for Palliative Care to five hospitals: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.; Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester,…
C. difficile infections at record high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that C. difficile infections are at an all-time high and are linked to 14,000 deaths…
Polypectomy lowers colorectal cancer mortality
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that mortality from colorectal cancer was about 50% lower among patients who had adenomatous…
Study finds patient satisfaction is associated with higher mortality
A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that higher patient satisfaction was associated with higher overall health care expenditures and increased mortality.…
Nurses, physicians differ in perceptions of physician abuse or disrespect
According to results from HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey 2012, 42% of nurse leaders said physician abuse or disrespect of nurses was common, compared to…
AHRQ reports results from survey on patient safety culture
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published “Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2012 User Comparative Database Report.” The report includes…
Use of bone morhphogenetic proteins not associated less reoperation for lumbar stenosis
A study in February’s Spine reports that use of bone morhphogenetic proteins (BMP) in spinal fusion surgery for older adults with lumbar stenosis reports…
FDA announces agreement in principle on medical device user fees
On Feb. 1, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and medical device industry representatives announced they had reached an agreement in principle on…
FDA warns of drug interactions between Victrelis and ritonavir-boosted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors
On Feb. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor Victrelis (boceprevir) and certain…
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase)
On Jan. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase) to treat patients with toxic blood levels of methotrexate because of…
Public reporting of quality data has not significantly reduced mortality
According to a study in March’s Health Affairs, public reporting of quality data as part of Hospital Compare, Medicare’s public reporting initiative,…
Visits to ED for dental problems increase
According to a Pew Center report ED visits for dental problems increased 16% from 2006 to 2009. Read more.
Joint Commission awards first certifications for palliative care
The Joint Commission has awarded its new Advanced Certification for Palliative Care to five hospitals: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.; Strong Memorial…
C. difficile infections at record high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that C. difficile infections are at an all-time high and are linked to…
Polypectomy lowers colorectal cancer mortality
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that mortality from colorectal cancer was about 50% lower among patients who…
Study finds patient satisfaction is associated with higher mortality
A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that higher patient satisfaction was associated with higher overall health care expenditures and…
Nurses, physicians differ in perceptions of physician abuse or disrespect
According to results from HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey 2012, 42% of nurse leaders said physician abuse or disrespect of nurses was common,…
AHRQ reports results from survey on patient safety culture
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published “Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2012 User Comparative Database Report.” The…
Use of bone morhphogenetic proteins not associated less reoperation for lumbar stenosis
A study in February’s Spine reports that use of bone morhphogenetic proteins (BMP) in spinal fusion surgery for older adults with lumbar…
FDA announces agreement in principle on medical device user fees
On Feb. 1, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and medical device industry representatives announced they had reached an agreement in…
FDA warns of drug interactions between Victrelis and ritonavir-boosted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors
On Feb. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor Victrelis (boceprevir)…
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase)
On Jan. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase) to treat patients with toxic blood levels of methotrexate…